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Get to know your curves as we dive deep into the curvy sewing resources in our community! We discuss go-to curvy sewing communities, curvy sewists, and bloggers to follow, and the sewing tips you need to get that perfect fit. This episode of Love to Sew is brought to you by LOLA. To get 30% off your first month’s subscription, visit mylola.com and enter lovetosew30 when you subscribe. Thanks also to Grammarly for supporting Love to Sew! Start writing confidently by going to Grammarly.com/lovetosew to get 20% off a Grammarly premium account. This post contains Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Love to Sew episodes mentioned: Episode 4: Curvy Sewing with Jenny Rushmore Episode 64: Sewing as Art with Carolyn Norman Episode 109: Curvy Sewing with Aaronica Cole What’s new with Helen and Caroline: New extended sizing in early 2020 for these Helen’s Closet Patterns: Avery Leggings Elliot Sweater and Tee Suki Robe New Blackbird Fabrics warehouse!

Linda Lee joins us this week to chat about creating a great fit for any garment! We also touch on The Sewing Workshop sewing patterns and Linda’s expansive teaching and business experience in the sewing community. Thanks to Buffy for supporting Love to Sew! For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit Buffy.co and enter promo code LOVETOSEW. Thanks also to Grammarly for supporting Love to Sew! Start writing confidently by going to Grammarly.com/lovetosew to get 20% off a Grammarly premium account. This post contains Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow Linda! The Sewing Workshop Website The Sewing Workshop on Instagram The Sewing Workshop Blog The Sewing Workshop patterns mentioned in this episode: Hugo Top Picasso Pants

Are you looking for the perfect sewing gift to give to a loved one? What about gifts to give to your sewing friends? We’ve got you covered with all our favourites, so your gift can be both as special and unique as your loved one!  Enter to win Spoonflower’s ultimate craft pack where 5 lucky winners will get the chance to win all the DIY essentials by visiting try.spoonflower.com/lovetosew! This post contains Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Love to Sew Podcast episodes mentioned: Episode 98: Scrap Busting Episode 90: Surface Design with Spoonflower Episode 81: Bag Making with Anna Graham Thingiverse.com for 3D printing! Our favourite scrap buster gifts (links to Helen Closet Pattern’s Sustainable Scrap-Busters series): Sleep Mask  Reusable Makeup Remover Pads Soup Bowl Cozy

We can all relate to the situation when someone asks us to make or mend something! Do you sew for others, or is sewing a solo, self-care activity for you? We discuss how to create sewing boundaries to keep your sewing passion ignited, and also how to graciously say no to those sewing projects you don’t want to tackle. Ida Victoria Patterns has a special offer for Love to Sew listeners! Get 20%-off all patterns by using code “LOVETOSEW” at checkout. Valid through Dec 31, 2019. This episode is sponsored by Skillshare! Love to Sew listeners can get 2 months of unlimited access for free at Skillshare.com/lovetosew. Thanks, Skillshare! Blackbird Fabrics Black Friday Sale (effective Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1, 11:59 pm PST) Helen’s Closet Patterns Black Friday Sale (effective Friday, November 29 – Monday, December 2, 11:59 PST) Support us on Patreon! At the $10/month tier, you get 15% off Blackbird Fabrics and Helen’s Closet Patterns and a special monthly mini-episode from our Creative Assistant, Melanie! Dogwood Apron by Helen’s Closet Patterns and Dogwood Denim

Meg McElwee joins us to chat about how we can mindfully sew our wardrobes as a form of self-care. Meg chats all about the early days of Sew Liberated Patterns and her recent course release of The Mindful Wardrobe Project! This episode is sponsored by Skillshare! Love to Sew listeners can get 2 months of unlimited access for free at Skillshare.com/lovetosew. Thanks, Skillshare! Follow Meg! Website: Sew Liberated  Instagram: @sewliberated The Mindful Wardrobe Project Sew Liberated: Mindful Wardrobe Project from Big Dog Little Bed Productions on Vimeo Building Patterns, The Architecture of Women’s Clothing by Suzy Furrer Meg’s ‘power pieces’ include her big, chunky silver rings:  

From creating a strong buttonhole to finding the perfect button for your project, we cover all the details when it comes to buttons and buttonholes! We discuss hand-sewing and machine sewing button techniques, and some helpful tips to ensure you have well-sewn buttons on all your garments! Thanks to Buffy for supporting Love to Sew! For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit Buffy.co and enter promo code LOVETOSEW. This post contains Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Helen’s Closet’s recent pattern launch: The Pona Jacket! Blackbird Fabrics New Arrivals! Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing by David Page Coffin For fine thread for your shirt making, uses cotton embroidery thread or silk thread. Button shopping in Vancouver: Button Button Dressew Button shopping options online: For handmade buttons, shop Etsy! Each to Own Buttons Arrow Mountain Buttons For variety: buttons.com Lots of Buttons

Sewing starlet Gretchen ‘Gertie’ Hirsch joins us to chat about retro sewing and curvy pattern design! Gertie shares her sewing journey from starting her blog over a decade ago to producing sewing patterns, books, and hosting workshops around the world. Gertie shares her love for retro glam, and the behind-the-scenes of making a pattern that accentuates women’s curves. Are you ready to create your ultimate dream wardrobe? Now’s your chance with Spoonflower’s Dream Wardrobe giveaway! Enter now through November 19 for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree on Spoonflower! This post contains Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow Gertie! Gertie’s Instagram Blog by ‘Gertie’  Charm Patterns Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing (the blog that Gertie started over a decade ago!) Gertie’s books in order of release: Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing  Gertie Sews Vintage Casual Gertie’s New Fashion Sketchbook Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses 

Vogue Pattern Designer Carlos Correa gives us a behind-the-scenes preview in the making of Vogue sewing patterns! Carlos also chats about his own sewing journey, his love for high fashion, and his approach to making a handmade wardrobe. Love to Sew listeners can get 10% off all yarn and fibre purchases until Nov 15th using promo code “yarnycommunity” at checkout at www.baaadannas.store. Carlos’ Sewing Journey: Fashion Institute of Technology Harve Benard Tahari Geoffrey Beene Vogue Patterns Vogue Patterns ‘Make The Look’ Social Posts:  

  We are sharing our favourite items in our sewing toolkits! We also cover toolkit checklists for specific projects such as jeans-making and bra-making. Do you want to level up your sewing toolkit? We cover that too! This episode is sponsored by Folkwear! Love to Sew listeners can get 20% off your order with the promo code ‘LOVETOSEW’ at checkout. This post contains Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Sign up for our newsletter to get quick link access to our show notes! Support us on Patreon where you can gain access to bonus episodes and promo codes for Helen’s Closet and Blackbird Fabrics! Love to Sew Amazon Storefront (Canada) Love to Sew Amazon Storefront (USA) Love to Sew Amazon Storefront (UK) Love to Sew episodes mentioned: Episode 83: Sewing Machines 101 Episode 92: Sergers and Overlockers 101 Helen’s Favourite Se

Hear your feedback over the last 6 months with our semi-annual feedback fest!  We share your inspiring sewing stories, responses to recent episodes, additional sewing tips, and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Skillshare! Love to Sew listeners can get 2 months of unlimited access for free at Skillshare.com/lovetosew. Thanks, Skillshare! Blackbird Fabrics new lining and coating in the shop! Episode 71: Sewing Coats Helen’s Closet’s new logo and website! Episode 94: Why Do We Sew? Episode 66: Sewing Meet-Ups Learn more about Ann Person and Stretch and Sew on the American Age Fashion blog!

Michelle Brown Colistro from Matchpoint Fabric joins us this week to chat about sustainable sewing. We chat about sustainability in the textile industry, and ways you too can make a positive, sustainable impact with your sewing. We also chat about Matchpoint Fabric as a successful earth-friendly business! Love to Sew listeners can receive 15% off any regular priced pattern in the Chalk and Notch shop! Use promo code “lovetosew” at checkout. ClothingLabels4U.com creates the special labels you’ve been looking for! Everything from custom labels & hang tags to care labels & iron-on transfers. They offer low minimum orders, no setup fees, and FREE samples of their work. Follow Michelle! Instagram:

Let’s get creative and sustainable with refashioning! We cover why you should refashion beloved makes for a better fit, and how you can get creative and make big changes with your unworn garments. This episode of Love to Sew is brought to you by LOLA. To get 30% off your first month’s subscription, visit mylola.com and enter lovetosew30 when you subscribe. Vancouver Frocktails Caroline’s Sorrento Skirt from Style Arc  & Helen’s Calvin Wrap Dress by True Bias for Vancouver Frocktails Love to Sew Patreon Episode 36: Tissue Fitting with Melissa Watson Fitting Sewing Patterns: Essential Techniques

Rumana Lasker joins us to talk about full coverage fashion! From wearing the hijab to her most recent burkini make, we chat with Rumana about her modest sewing approach. Rumana also chats with us about the #sewincolour movement, with its focus on diversity and inclusion, and we also hear some behind-the-scenes details from Rumana’s experience on The Great British Sewing Bee!  Love to Sew podcast listeners can get 15% off your next Spoonflower fabric order by going to try.spoonflower.com/lovetosew! Follow Rumana! Instagram: @thelittlepomegranate Blog: The Little Pomegranate Rumana on the Great British Sewing Bee

From your favourite sewing tricks to your go-to sewing tools, we cover all your favourite sewing tips. Whether you are looking for ways to organize your sewing space, upgrade your sewing techniques or some simple, but smart, reminders to help you in your sewing journey, we’ve got you covered in this week’s episode! Sister Mintaka has a special offer for Love to Sew listeners: Save 10% off your first order using code “LOVETOSEW” at checkout! Love to Sew Sponsorship History of Denim & the Origin of Jeans Blue Painters Tape Grid interfacing

From the basic serging seam technique to the hong kong seam finish, we cover various different ways you can finish off those seam allowances. Whether you are looking for something quick and easy, or that professional finish, we’ve got you covered in this week’s episode! GarmentWorks has a special promotion for Love to Sew listeners! Use code “LoveToSew” when registering before October 12, 2019 to receive a free bonus: 5 yards muslin, a clear ruler, and GarmentWorks’ handy-dandy measuring guides! The Small Circle has an amazing offer for Love to Sew fans! Receive 15% off your entire order by using promo code “LOVETOSEW” at checkout. Valid through September 24, 2019.