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.

Podcasting since 2025 • 56 episodes

The Sewing Social

Latest Episodes

Burnout Symptoms and Recovery: Dr Claire Ashley on Stress, Sewing and Wellbeing

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Claire Ashley, (a GP and passionate sewist) for an honest and informative conversation about burnout, how to recognise the symptoms, and what recovery can really look like.Claire shares her personal expe...

June 15, 2026 • Episode 56 • 22:03

Behind the Scenes of Guthrie and Ghani: Growth, Community and the Power of Sewing

In this episode, Lauren Guthrie shares the story behind her journey from working as a physiotherapist to founding Guthrie & Ghani, and how a love of sewing slowly grew into something much bigger than she ever expected.We talk about h...

June 10, 2026 • Episode 55 • 37:03

The Art of Pattern Drafting, Fit and Slow Sewing with Lisa Wagner of Draft.ed

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 o...

June 03, 2026 • Episode 54 • 49:12

Matchy Matchy Sewing Club on Scrap Sewing, Creativity & Beginner-Friendly Patterns

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 sewi...

May 20, 2026 • Episode 53 • 37:14

How Sewing Shapes Confidence and Identity with Lucy from Sew Essential

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 o...

May 13, 2026 • Episode 52 • 32:49

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