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By Helen Wilkinson & Caroline Somos, Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Indie Sewing EntrepreneursBusinessArtsLeisureFashion & BeautyHobbies
Love to Sew episodes
- Episode 5: How to SewcializeSewcializing = sewing + socializing! Today we’re chatting all about the different ways sewists connect online. We cover everything from Instagram etiquette to our favourite Facebook groups. We also confess how many times a day we check Instagram, and how many people we follow! A great episode if you’re new to the sewing community or just looking for a new way to interact with fellow makers.
- Helen’s instagram picture from Hornby Island
- Beth’s from Sew DIY’s curated Instagram feed.
- Sewing hashtags that we use! #sewing #handmadewardrobe #isewmyownclothes #imakemyownclothes #diy #sewinglife #ilovesewing #indiepatterns #indiesewing #memadewardrobe #memadeveryday #isew #diysewing #diyfashion #handmadefashion
- Heather Lou of Closet Case Patterns is our social media guru.
- Facebook groups: Bra Making Forum, Dressmaking Blogging Network, Curvy Sewing Collective Community
- Online communities: Kollabora, Textilia, Pattern Review, The Fold Line, Indie Sew
- Monthly events: Me-Made-May, Sew Photo Hop, bpSewvember, Braugust, Sew Together for Summer
- The Sew Weekly Instagram
- The Sewcialists Blog
- The Refashioners
Sewcialize with Helen! Blog: Helen’s Closet, Instagram: @helens__closetSewcialize with Caroline! Shop: Blackbird Fabrics, Instagram: @blackbirdfabricsSewcialize with the Podcast! Instagram: @lovetosew.podcast, Twitter: @lovetosewpod, Facebook: /LovetoSewPodLeave us a voicemail with your questions, comments, and feedback: 1-844-SEW-WHAT (1-844-739-9428)E-mail us: [email protected]Sign up for our newsletter to get weekly episode updates, special news, and even some exclusive content that you won’t find anywhere else.Leave us a review! It will help other sewists discover us.http://traffic.libsyn.com/lovetosew/LTS5.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
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59 min - Episode 4: Modern Sewing With Katie Marcus
Today on Love to Sew, Katie Marcus from What Katie Sews shares how she learned to sew, her favorite makes and patterns, and her passion for sustainability through sewing. Katie has a modern approach to sewing, focusing on wearable makes that reflect her strong sense of style. We loved getting to know Katie and we hope you do too!
Here are some of the things we talked about in this episode:
- Katie’s cat:
Unhelpful, but cute ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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- Ray-Stitch in London
- Janome: In Japanese, the word Janome (pronounced Ja-NO-me) means “eye of the snake.” The company earned the name in the 1920s when founder Yosaku Ose, a pioneer in Japanese sewing manufacturing, began to use a round metal bobbin system instead of the traditional long shuttle. The Japanese thought the new round bobbin looked like a snake’s eye, and from the innovative design, a name was born.
- Katie’s Sewing Room:
- The Wardrobe Architect
- Traid Charity Shop
- Katie’s Instagram Destash
- Katie’s Cassiopée Dress:
- Katie’s Yona Coat:
- Katie’s V1501 Version 1 & Version 2:
- Jasika Nicole’s v1501
- Katie’s Named Helmi Shirtdress
- Katie’s blog post about judging if patterns will fit
- Katie’s TNT (tried ‘n true) patterns:
- Plantain Tee
- Ginger Jeans
- Burda 7017
- Marilla Walker Collection
- Katie’s Favourite Pattern Companies:
- Vogue
- Named
- Papercut
- What Katie Does Blog
- Katies ‘Better Pictures Project’ tips
- Sewcialist Tribute Month
- Who Inspires Katie:
- Poppykettle
- Noble and Daughter
- Shauni Magnifique
- Hellgate Fabrics (sustainable fabric shop)
Follow Katie! Blog: What Katie Sews, Instagram: @whatkatiesewsFollow Helen! Blog: Helen’s Closet, Instagram: @helens__closetFollow Caroline! Shop: Blackbird Fabrics, Instagram: @blackbirdfabricsFollow the Podcast! Instagram: @lovetosew.podcast, Twitter: @lovetosewpod, Facebook: /LovetoSewPodLeave us a voicemail with your questions, comments, and feedback: 1-844-SEW-WHAT (1-844-739-9428)E-mail us: [email protected]Sign up for our newsletter to get weekly episode updates, special news, and even some exclusive content that you won’t find anywhere else.Leave us a review! It will help other sewists discover us.http://traffic.libsyn.com/lovetosew/LoveToSew_Ep4_ModernSewingWithKatieMarcus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
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53 min - Episode 3: How Big is Your Fabric Stash?
In this episode of Love to Sew we discuss our fabric stashes. Learn how we organize our fabrics, what we like to stash, how our partners feel about it, and what to do with unwanted items. Together we confess how much fabric we are each hoarding and come to realize that it’s OK to collect fabric as part of a sewing practice. Do you have a growing fabric stash? Listen to this episode for great tips (and maybe a little bit of moral support) when it comes to organizing and managing a fabric collection.
How do you organize your fabric stash? We want to hear about it! Please leave us a voicemail so we can share your methods with our listeners. You can call us at 1-844 SEW-WHAT, that’s 1-844-739-9428. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Helen’s Fabric Stash:
Helen uses Trello to organize her fabric stash. You can read more about how to set up Trello for fabric on the Attack of the Seam Ripper blog.
Caroline’s Fabric Stash:
- Cora is another app that will help you catalog your fabrics.
- Blackbird Fabrics denim
- Closet Case Patterns Ginger Jeans
- Closet Case Patterns Morgan Jeans
- Alina Sewing and Design Co. Hampton Jacket
- True Bias Ogden Cami
- Sam’s Miniature Wargaming
- Rifle Paper Co. Les Fleurs Fabric
- Our Social Fabric
- H&M Garment Recycling Initiative
- What Katie Sews de-stashing via Instagram
- Helen’s Floral Acton Dress
Caroline’s beloved plaid fabric:
- Dressew Fabrics Vancouver
- Atex Fabrics Vancouver
- Blackbird Fabrics Rayon Challis
- Blackbird Fabrics Cotton Shirting
- Grainline Studio Penny Raglan
- True Bias Hudson Pants
- Megan Nielsen Virginia Leggings
- Deer + Doe Plantain Tees
- Blackbird Fabrics Banana Print
Thanks for listening to today’s episode of Love to Sew!
How do you organize your fabric stash? We want to hear about it! Please leave us a voicemail so we can share your methods with our listeners. You can call us at 1-844 SEW-WHAT, that’s 1-844-739-9428. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Follow Helen! Blog: Helen’s Closet, Instagram: @helens__closetFollow Caroline! Shop: Blackbird Fabrics, Instagram: @blackbirdfabricsFollow the Podcast! Instagram: @lovetosew.podcast, Twitter: @lovetosewpod, Facebook: /LovetoSewPodLeave us a voicemail with your questions, comments, and feedback: 1-844-SEW-WHAT (1-844-739-9428)E-mail us: [email protected]Sign up for our newsletter to get weekly episode updates, special news, and even some exclusive content that you won’t find anywhere else.Leave us a review! It will help other sewists discover us.http://traffic.libsyn.com/lovetosew/LoveToSew_Ep3_HowBigIsYourFabricStash.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
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46 min - Episode 2: Curvy Sewing With Jenny RushmoreOn Episode 2 of Love to Sew, we’re interviewing Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns. We ask Jenny about her sewing journey, her business, and the Curvy Sewing Collective. She also tells us the story of #cakewithcashmerette, and how sewing has helped her to love and accept her body, and inspire others to do the same.
- The Curvy Sewing Collective, a plus size sewing community
- An excellent book on fitting: Fit for Real People
- Inspiring Japanese pattern making book: Pattern Magic
- Jenny mentions this funny article from Reductress
- The instagram hashtag #cakewithcashmerette
Swooshing around in what other than a @colettepatterns @alysonclair Moneta maxi with @moderndomestic jersey. Do I *really* have to take it off to wash it? #psbloggers #isew #curvyfashion. Also: to the random jerk who fat shamed me this morning in a comment and suggest I eat less cake: as you can see from this pic my life is just a sad mess, so I’m glad you’ve helped steer my dietary choices, cheers! #effyourbeautystandards #CakeWithCashmerette
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- The Guardian article
- Cashmerette Patterns
- Cashmerette Blog
- Jenny’s upcoming workshops in Australia and New Zealand
- Follow Jenny on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
- Cashmerette Patterns Community Group on Facebook
- Curvy Sewing Collective Community Group on Facebook
The lovely ladies that Jenny mentions in this episode:- Jenny’s employee/right hand lady: Carrie @shedabbles
- Mary Danielson Perry is the co-founder of the Curvy Sewing Collective. Her blog is Idle Fancy.
- Lauren Taylor of Lladybird wowed Jenny with her handmade t-shirts.
- CSC Editors: Tanya Maile of Mrs. Hughes, Meg McCarthy Cookin’ & Crafting, Michelle Rose of Happily Caffeinated, Paige of Very Paige
- Gillian is a former CSC editor and she blogs at Crafting a Rainbow
Follow Jenny! Website: Cashmerette Patterns Instagram: @cashmeretteFollow Helen! Blog: Helen’s Closet, Instagram: @helens__closetFollow Caroline! Shop: Blackbird Fabrics, Instagram: @blackbirdfabricsFollow the Podcast! Instagram: @lovetosew.podcast, Twitter: @lovetosewpod, Facebook: /LovetoSewPodLeave us a voicemail with your questions, comments, and feedback: 1-844-SEW-WHAT (1-844-739-9428)E-mail us: [email protected]Sign up for our newsletter to get weekly episode updates, special news, and even some exclusive content that you won’t find anywhere else.Leave us a review! It will help other sewists discover us.http://traffic.libsyn.com/lovetosew/LovetoSew_Ep2_JennyRushmore.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
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1 hr 9 min - Episode 1: Get to Know Helen and CarolineHi! It’s our first episode! Episode 1 is all about you getting to know us. We’re talking about how and when we learned to sew, why we love it so much, what we do every day, and how we met. Helen makes a big announcement about her business. Caroline tells the story behind the name of her online shop. We wrap up with a rapid-fire random question session – complete with lots of laughs and some embarrassing confessions.
- Wednesday Weekly on Helen’s Closet
- Rochelle New’s blog: Lucky Lucille, and the skirt that inspired Helen!
Caroline’s Hallowe’en Costumes:Caroline’s Cat, Fraidy:Kohlrabi:Follow Helen! Blog: Helen’s Closet, Instagram: @helens__closetFollow Caroline! Shop: Blackbird Fabrics, Instagram: @blackbirdfabricsFollow the Podcast! Instagram: @lovetosew.podcast, Twitter: @lovetosewpod, Facebook: /LovetoSewPodLeave us a voicemail with your questions, comments, and feedback: 1-844-SEW-WHAT (1-844-739-9428)E-mail us: [email protected]Sign up for our newsletter to get weekly episode updates, special news, and even some exclusive content that you won’t find anywhere else.Leave us a review! It will help other sewists discover us.http://traffic.libsyn.com/lovetosew/LovetoSew_Ep1_GettoKnowUs.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
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52 min - Episode 0: Introducing the Love to Sew PodcastHelen Wilkinson and Caroline Somos host Love to Sew, a fun weekly podcast about making clothes, sewing community, and small business. They talk (and laugh) about their passion for sewing a handmade wardrobe and their daily lives as creative entrepreneurs. Listen to interviews with indie business owners and inspiring sewists who totally understand your obsession with sewing. Join us every Tuesday for new episodes of Love to Sew!http://traffic.libsyn.com/lovetosew/LTS0.mp3
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About Love to Sew
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Helen Wilkinson and Caroline Somos host Love to Sew, a fun weekly podcast about making clothes, sewing community, and small business. They talk (and laugh) about their passion for sewing a handmade…
wardrobe and their daily lives as creative entrepreneurs. Listen to interviews with indie business owners and inspiring sewists who totally understand your obsession with sewing.