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.
Episodes
52 episodes
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...
How Sewing Became a Lifeline: Rebekah From The Gathered Seam, on Grief, Memory Keepsakes & Small Business
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...
Made By Sally on Sewing, Self Confidence and Creating a Curated Me Made Wardrobe
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 ...
Riddz POV On Sewing, Confidence And Finding Your Voice In The Community
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 te...
More Than Sewing: Kit Giroux on Representation, Confidence and The Sewing Bee
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...
How Liz Built Flying Bobbins: From Fashion Industry to Sewing Business
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...
Inside the Fabric Shop: Jenny Stitches on Sewing and Becoming a Creative Entrepreneur
*Trigger warning - Please note that this episode discusses baby loss, listen at your own discretion and please skip ahead if you need to.In this episode, Jenny Fazackerley of "Jenny Stitches" shares her journey from accountant to success...
Traditional Upholstery and Sewing Cutting Board Innovation with Erica from Sew and Stow
In this episode, Erica shares her inspiring journey from police officer to skilled traditional upholsterer, transforming her career through creativity and craftsmanship. She highlights her commitment to sustainable upholstery, using...
Sewing Patterns, Fitting Advice and Retreats with Izzy from Izzo Sew Studio
In this episode, Izzy shares her inspiring journey from a career in landscape architecture to launching her own sewing business, Izzo Sew Studio. She talks about how her passion for sewing grew into a platform that helps others buil...
Designing For Children: Sewing Patterns, Sustainability and Creativity with Becky from Pattern, Paper, Scissors
In this episode, Becky from Pattern, Paper, Scissors, shares her journey from fashion designer to founder of a creative sewing brand designing patterns for children and families. Becky also sells fabrics, kits and designs sewing lab...
Sustainable Fashion, Reclaimed Materials and Neurodivergent Sewing Practice with Tali Thomason
In this episode, Tali Thomason shares her journey into sustainable sewing and the art of building a slow fashion wardrobe from reclaimed materials. She explores the inspiration behind her book "Slow Stitch Style" and explains how in...
A Great British Sewing Bee Champion: Caz on Confidence, Creativity and Having Fun with Sewing
Join us for an inspiring and honest conversation with Caz, winner of Season 11 of The Great British Sewing Bee, as she unpicks the story behind her success. From childhood crafting to stepping into the sewing room spotlight, Caz sha...
Inside Stash Hub: How Yvette and Doug Built The Must Have Sewing Organiser App
In this episode of The Sewing Social Podcast, Gemma Daly sits down with Yvette – also known as Blossom Sandwich on Instagram – co-creator of Stash Hub, the must-have sewing organiser app for managing your fabric stash and projects.Yvette...
Sewing, Sustainable Fashion and Reinventing Your Career with Nicole Akong
In this episode of the Sewing Social podcast, host Gemma Daly sits down with Nicole Akong, a talented sewer, maker, and content creator, for an inspiring conversation about creativity, career change, and sustainable fashion. Nicole ...
Sustainable Sewing and Community: Inside Bawn Textiles with Bevan O'Daly
In this episode of the Sewing Social Podcast, host Gemma Daly sits down with Bevan O'Daly, founder of Bawn Textiles, a sustainable fabric shop based in Glasgow, Scotland. Bevan shares her personal journey into sewing, the story behi...
Dressmaking, Deadstock and Small Business Challenges with Harriet from Sew Me Sunshine
In this episode of the Sewing Social podcast, host Gemma Daly sits down with Harriet Cleary, founder of Sew Me Sunshine, the much-loved fabric and haberdashery store based in West London. Harriet opens up about her inspiring journey...
Colourful Sewing, Jumpsuits and Living with Arthritis - Jen Legg's Story
In this episode of The Sewing Social Podcast, host Gemma Daly sits down with Jen Legg, a much-loved, colourful sewist and well-known voice in the sewing community. Jen shares her sewing journey, her unmistakable love of sewing and w...
A Lifetime of Sewing: Susan Young on Creativity, Colour and Community
In this inspiring episode of the Sewing Social podcast, host Gemma Daly sits down with Susan Young, a highly respected figure in the sewing community, to explore her lifelong passion for sewing and fashion. Sue shares her journey fr...
Stitching Stories: Mark Francis on the Sewing Bee, Mental Health and Doctor Who Fashion
In this episode of The Sewing Social podcast, host Gemma Daly sits down with Mark Francis, a fan-favourite contestant from The Great British Sewing Bee, for an inspiring conversation about creativity, confidence and cloth. Mark trac...
The Value of Handmade and Shopping Second Hand with Multi Crafter Paige Joanna
In this episode of the Sewing Social podcast, host Gemma Daly sits down with sewing and upcycling creator Paige Joanna Watts for an inspiring deep-dive into handmade fashion, creativity, and building a craft-based business. Paige sh...
Stitched with Soul: Inside So Sew Dressmaking with Sharlene Oldroyd
In this inspiring episode, host Gemma Daly sits down with Sharlene, founder of SO Sew Dressmaking, to dive into her creative journey — from a childhood surrounded by sewing to building a thriving dressmaking business and teaching community clas...
Stitching a New Path - The Story Behind Hey Sew Sister with Georgie Li
In this episode of The Sewing Social Podcast, host Gemma Daly sits down with Georgie Li, the creative force behind Hey Sew Sister, a thriving online fabric shop loved by sewists around the world. Georgie opens up about her inspiring...
We Sew Too - The Movement Behind the Maker with Clive Bruder
In this episode of the Sewing Social Podcast, accomplished sewist and industry advocate Clive Bruder opens up about his powerful journey in the world of sewing and fashion. He talks candidly about navigating a female-dominated industry as a mal...
Menopause Makes and Crafting Change with Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh
🎙️ In this inspiring episode of the Sewing Social Podcast, host Gemma Daly chats with Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh — the creative duo from Ilkley, West Yorkshire — whose friendship blossomed into a thriving partnership in the world of sewing and q...
The Art Of Quilting And Creative Events with Kat Molesworth
Join us this week for an inspiring conversation with Kat Molesworth — master quilter, creative event curator, and passionate maker. Kat takes us through her journey from her early career in the creative industry to mastering the art...