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Gemma Daly (@thedalythread) hosts The Sewing Social Podcast - join her as she chats with passionate makers who sew their own clothes, small business owners and enthusiastic members of the sewing community. This podcast discusses topics such as eco friendly fabrics, embracing slow fashion, the enjoyment of sewing, and the importance of a supportive community.
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- 2 days ago49 min
The Art of Pattern Drafting, Fit and Slow Sewing with Lisa Wagner of Draft.ed
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lisa Wagner shares her remarkable journey from learning to sew alongside her mother and grandmother in Australia to becoming a couture dressmaker, pattern drafting educator, and founder of Draft.ed. We explore the value of skills passed down through generations, why fit is about so much more than measurements, and how learning to draft your own patterns can transform your confidence as a sewist. Lisa also shares insights from decades spent designing bes...
- 2 weeks ago37 min
Matchy Matchy Sewing Club on Scrap Sewing, Creativity & Beginner-Friendly Patterns
Send us Fan Mail This week, Amy and Theresa from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club share their journey from passionate sewists to successful sewing pattern designers, and how they’ve built a brand centred around creativity, sustainability, and approachable garment sewing. In this episode, we talk about designing beginner-friendly sewing patterns, embracing experimentation, and their “scrap theory” approach to reducing waste and rethinking fabric offcuts. We also discuss the evolution of m...
- 3 weeks ago32 min
How Sewing Shapes Confidence and Identity with Lucy from Sew Essential
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lucy from Sew Essential shares her journey from passionate home sewist to running one of the UK’s best-known sewing businesses. We talk about confidence, creativity, and how sewing can quietly shape the way we see ourselves. Lucy reflects on the evolution of the sewing community, the pressure of perfection online, and why experimentation and “getting it wrong” are such important parts of the creative process. A thoughtful conversation about ...
- May 6, 202640 min
How Sewing Became a Lifeline: Rebekah From The Gathered Seam, on Grief, Memory Keepsakes & Small Business
Send us Fan Mail This week, Rebekah, also known as Sewno65 on Instagram, shares her journey from self-taught sewist to running her successful memory keepsake business, The Gathered Seam. In this episode, we talk about her creative process, balancing sewing with family life, and the powerful role craft can play in navigating grief and personal growth. A thoughtful conversation about sewing, storytelling, and the meaning behind what we make. Key Takeaways: Rebekah’s journey into s...
- Apr 29, 202651 min
Made By Sally on Sewing, Self Confidence and Creating a Curated Me Made Wardrobe
Send us Fan Mail This week, Sally, now known as Made by Sally on Instagram (and previously Secret Life of a Seamstress), shares her inspiring journey from early childhood creativity to confidently showing up on camera. She opens up about overcoming insecurities, building self-belief through sewing, and learning to truly understand fabrics. We also dive into how she curates a wardrobe that fits her real lifestyle — blending creativity with practicality. Honest, relatable, and...
- Apr 22, 202639 min
Riddz POV On Sewing, Confidence And Finding Your Voice In The Community
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Riddz POV shares his journey from self-taught fashion enthusiast to emerging designer, exploring how customisation and upcycling became the foundation for creating his own clothes. He talks about the realities of teaching yourself to sew, developing your style, and turning creativity into something more purposeful. We dive into the importance of sustainable fashion, from sourcing the right fabrics to reworking existing pieces, as well as the challenges ...
- Apr 15, 202635 min
More Than Sewing: Kit Giroux on Representation, Confidence and The Sewing Bee
Send us Fan Mail Kit Giroux shares their journey from passionate sewing enthusiast to semi-finalist on The Great British Sewing Bee, offering an honest look at what it takes to grow your skills and step into the spotlight. They talk us through their creative process from initial ideas to finished garments and how sewing has become a powerful form of self-expression. In this episode, Kit also dives into their thoughts on fast fashion and the importance of making more conscious, sustainab...
- Apr 8, 202643 min
How Liz Built Flying Bobbins: From Fashion Industry to Sewing Business
Send us Fan Mail This week on the show, I'm speaking to Liz from the small business Flying Bobbins. Liz shares her inspiring journey from working in the fashion industry to building Flying Bobbins into a thriving sewing business. In this episode, she opens up about the realities of transitioning from corporate fashion to running a creative small business, and what it really takes to turn a passion for sewing into a sustainable brand. She explores the importance of community in the...
About The Sewing Social
Gemma Daly (@thedalythread) hosts The Sewing Social Podcast - join her as she chats with passionate makers who sew their own clothes, small business owners and enthusiastic members of the sewing community. This podcast discusses topics such as eco friendly fabrics, embracing slow fashion, the enjoyment of sewing, and the importance of a supportive community.
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