Episode 1: Get to Know Helen and Caroline

Garment guts are the hidden parts of the garment that give it shape, structure, and functionality. In this episode, we talk about boning, padding, underskirts, horsehair braid, waist stays, pad stitch...

28 Mar 202340min

Bodies change – it’s a fact of life! In this episode, we share strategies for how to sew for yourself when your body is changing – from making new garments that will fit over several sizes to altering...

21 Mar 202339min

We answer questions from our listeners about a variety of fabrics, including ramie, cupro, silk pique, bull denim, tulle, and more! Plus: the perfect T-shirt fabric, burn testing, and fabric for work ...

14 Mar 202346min

Join us for a discussion of everything sleeves! We review the three main types of sleeves, walk you through several methods of attaching set-in sleeves, and offer lots of sleeve sewing tips. Plus, we ...

7 Mar 202357min

Hello Caller, this is the Love to Sew Help Line! What’s your sewing struggle? We answer questions from our listeners about pattern alterations, interfacing, re-fashioning, regaining sewjo after a long...

29 Nov 202259min

We dive into fancy weaves – those fabrics that are made with special looms, special tools, special yarn twists, or otherwise unusual processes! We cover satins, jacquards, velvets, dobby weaves, and m...

22 Nov 202253min

Have you ever looked at all the stitches you can do on your machine and wondered, “What’s that one for?” In this episode, we explain the function of each stitch, give tips on how to get the best resul...

15 Nov 202248min

Image credit: Saki Jane (@sakijane) for the article “Sustainable Scrap Busting: Fabric Plant Bucket” on the Helen’s Closet blog Home decor sewing can make your house into a warm, inviting home! In thi...

8 Nov 20221h