Love to Sew Podcast

We each made a new pair of jeans and, in this episode, we reveal them to each other for the first time! We chat about getting the best back pocket placement, hammering away at bulky seams, making (and skipping) muslins, and lots more. Plus, Helen answers a listener question about her weekly craft night!

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We each made a button-up shirt and, in this episode, we reveal them to each other for the first time! We chat about the patterns and fabrics we chose, the issues we encountered during our sewing, and how we'll style our new shirts. We also share a bunch of our best shirtmaking tips.

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In this episode, we interview Nerrisa Pratt, sewist and crafter extraordinaire. We ask her about all of her many crafty hobbies, her job at Liberty, her 2026 No-Spend Year, and more!

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We thrifted some amazing pieces and made them into new garments! And in this episode, we reveal them to each other for the first time. We talk about where we thrifted our materials, what we transformed them into, and the sewing techniques that made it all possible.

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In this long-awaited episode, we talk about HELEN'S WEDDING! We go into detail about the wedding dress she made - designing it, making wearable and non-wearable muslins, and sewing delicate embroidered tulle. We also chat about the other DIY elements of the day, like the favours, flowers, dance party outfits, invitations, giant mushrooms, and floating jellyfish!

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In this episode, we chat with Candice from Sew Bake Make! She tells us about switching from a career in law to a career in content creation, teaching, and sewing pattern design. Plus: Projector sewing, personal style, and organizing in-person sewing events.

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In this episode, we take an emotional journey through the highs and lows of sewing. Do you ever feel guilty for buying ready-to-wear clothes? Do you do a happy dance whenever you make a perfect buttonhole? Do you have complicated feelings about the fitting process? You're not alone!

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We're back with the first episode of our Fall 2026 season! In this one, we answer listener questions about fitting small and large busts, pattern matching, how to get jeans to cup your butt, our current TNT patterns, and more. Plus, we recap our summer break and share some fun listener feedback!

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We announce the We Sew topics for our fall season and discuss how YOU can join the fun!

Release Dates:

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October 6th: We Sew Thrift Flips

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October 20th: Shirtmaking

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October 27th: We Sew Jeans (NOTE: We mentioned a different date in the episode - this is the updated, correct date.)

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November 10th: We Sew Outerwear

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We share our listeners' stories and suggestions for sewing with others in real life! We chat about guilds, clubs, classes, Zoom sewcials, friend meet-ups, and even sewing birthday parties. And we share our own stories, too.

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We made garments from our fabric scraps and we reveal them to each other ON THE PODCAST! We chat about how we decided which scraps to put together, our patchwork techniques, and how we feel about our scrap stashes now.

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We interview Maddie Ballard, author of Patchwork: A Sewist's Diary! We chat with her about learning to sew during the pandemic, connecting to her roots through her projects, and transforming painful moments into beautiful work.

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This episode is all about presser feet! We cover all the basics, plus take you into truly mysterious territory. Like: how do you use a ruffler foot? Do you need a blind hem foot to sew a blind hem? And does my machine have a high shank or a low shank? We've got your answers!

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In this episode, we chat with Nyala Rowe from Crochet Junction! She gives us an intro to crochet, including the best beginner projects, yarn, and resources. Plus: finding crafty community, the tools you need to get started with crochet, and more!

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We each sewed a bag in secret, and in this episode, we reveal them to each other for the first time! We chat about the patterns and fabrics we chose, what techniques helped us out during the sewing process, and how we plan to style our new bags.

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Today's guest is Leila Kelleher: professor of fashion design, co-owner of pattern company Muna and Broad, ready-to-wear designer for A Space in Between, and co-author of the new book, Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear! We talk with Leila about this groundbreaking book, her practical, neutral approach to plus size design and pattern drafting, and how to use the book as a home sewist.

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This is our 300th episode celebration! We chat about 9 years making Love to Sew, including the guest we were the most nervous to interview, our 2026 TNT patterns, and the advice we would give the 2017 versions of ourselves. Plus: fun games, Love to Sew stats, and more!

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This episode is all about sewing rainwear! We talk about some of the most common waterproof fabrics and define terms like "hydrostatic head rating" and "DWR." We also share some great indie patterns for raincoats, jackets, and hats. And we give tons of tips for sewing with waterproof fabrics, sealing seams, re-waterproofing, and more!

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Our guest for this episode is Sydney Graham! She designs comfy, stylish patterns and makes amazing sewing content on social media. We chat with her about her fascinating career journey, creating work/life balance, and her dreamy DIY sewing spaces."

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We're back for the spring season with an episode all about sewing hats! We share special materials and techniques you'll only see in the world of hatmaking, talk about hat styles from easy to advanced, and reveal the hats WE made!

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