Episode 207: Chest Fitting

There’s no fabric more glamorous than silk! In this episode, we take a deep dive into this fancy fiber – its history, how it’s made, and how to work with it. Plus, we share a source for custom cutting...

23 Marras 202135min

Interested in quilting, but don’t know where to start? Start here! Bhiravi Rathinasabapathi, quilt designer and owner of Strawberry Creek Quilts, teaches us all the basics in this episode. The transcr...

16 Marras 20211h 10min

Four years of Love to Sew? This calls for a celebration! In this fun, chatty episode, we share big changes in our lives from the past year, answer questions from listeners, and play a game with our pa...

9 Marras 20211h 30min

Collars can be tricky to sew, but they’re worth it! In this episode, we go over the parts of a collar, the different kinds of collars, and lots of collar sewing tips. Plus, we answer a listener questi...

2 Marras 202143min

A great garment pairs a good design with the perfect fabric. In this episode, we guide you through pattern and fabric matchmaking, whether in-person or online. Plus, we answer a question about using n...

26 Loka 202159min

What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started sewing? In this episode, Love to Sew listeners share the hard-earned advice they wish they had when they were new sewists – and Helen and Carol...

19 Loka 20211h 10min

Christi Johnson is a textile artist and teacher. We talk with her about mystical empowerment through wearable embroidery, clothing vs. fashion, and her new book! The transcript for this episode is on ...

12 Loka 20211h 11min

Cutting is a big part of every sewist’s life. In this episode, we share tips for cutting patterns and fabric, recommend the best cutting supplies, and have a Team Rotary Cutter vs. Team Scissors smack...

5 Loka 20211h 4min