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 • 25 episodes
The Sewing Social
Latest Episodes
Sewing for Confidence and Community with Melanie Keane
This week, host Gemma Daly chats with the inspiring and down-to-earth Melanie Keane, a passionate sewist whose journey started with patchwork and led to something truly powerful.Mel opens up about how sewing became more than just a hobby...
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Episode 25
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26:09
"I Sewed Myself Happy" with Debbie from This Mummy Sews
*Please note there is a trigger warning on this episode*In this powerful episode of the Sewing Social Podcast, we sit down with Debbie Marsden as she shares her moving journey through grief and healing, and how sewing became her lifeline...
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Episode 24
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44:51
Why Sewing Matters: Tony Rea Talks Mental Health, Community and Creativity
In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Tony Rea — a self-taught sewist who picked up a needle and thread at age 50 and stitched his way to the Sewing Bee final. Tony shares how sewing became not just a creative ou...
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Episode 23
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39:59
Exploring Natural Dyes and Textile Art with Jess Chan
In this episode of the Sewing Social podcast, Gemma Daly sits down with textile designer and natural dye expert Jess Chan for a vibrant conversation full of creativity and inspiration. Jess opens up about her artistic journey, from ...
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Episode 22
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36:39
From Sewing Bee to Sewing Boss with Jen Hogg from Jenerates
In this episode of The Sewing Social, host Gemma sits down with Jen — a self-taught sewist, small business owner, and familiar face from The Great British Sewing Bee. Jen shares her inspiring journey from learning to sew at home to ...
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Episode 21
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32:15
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