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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! Show Notes

Ahead of Me-Made May, we're chatting about our current wardrobe situations. And we need to clear some things out! We chat about what we do with me-mades that no longer fit, what we're planning for Me-Made May, and how we deal with guilt over wearing ready-to-wear (when we're known for sewing our own).

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.  Show Notes

We're celebrating a fun month in this bonus episode. Helen went on a trip to Cancun, Caroline welcomed a new niece, and BOTH released new patterns. Helen shares all the clothes she made for her trip and tells what she's currently reading. Caroline shares the new features she's adding to her garden and talks about getting back into knitting. Plus: new indie pattern releases, a couture sewing tip, and more!

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. Show Notes

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! Show Notes

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!  Show Notes

In this mini-episode, we’re talking about waistbands! Tips for sewing lots of different styles, how to switch one style out for a different one, and how to interface them so they don’t fold, wrinkle, or roll.

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." Show Notes

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! Show Notes

This month’s bonus episode is looking forward to spring! Caroline talks about her trip to Montreal, babysitting her toddler niece for a full 24 hours, and the delicious dishes she’s been cooking. Helen talks about her home reorganization projects, trying out a new art form, and making outfits for her trip to Mexico. Plus: the scary movie we both loved, new indie pattern releases, and more!

This month's mini-episode is about sewing stuffed toys! We cover fabric advice, special techniques, indie pattern companies, and our personal stories of making stuffies as gifts.

This is definitely our longest bonus episode ever! 🎉 Helen talks about her complicated wedding dress feelings, cooking, quilting, and her new morning creative practice. Caroline talks about getting back into swimming, new custom fabric collections, and watching 13 horror movies last month. Plus: upcoming patterns from both companies, sewing super secret hats, and more!

February’s mini-episode is all about new (ish) bag patterns! It’s been two years since we made an episode about bags, and so many amazing indie patterns have come out since then. We pick nine of our faves - and we share sewing and fabric tips for each one!

Happy New Year! In the first bonus ep of 2026, we recap our super busy holiday season, including all the gifts we sewed, food we made, and parties we hosted. We also talk about resolutions for the new year, what TV and movies we’re watching on our time off, and new indie pattern releases.