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.
The Sewing Social
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—it became a way to build confidence, create community, and support vulnerable women through her incredible Lighthouse sewing project. 🌟
They also dive into the buzz around the Sew-Fizz-Teacated event (yes, there will be bubbles involved 🍾) and explore the joy that comes from making something with your own two hands.
It’s a heartwarming, motivating, and feel-good conversation that’ll leave you reaching for your fabric stash—and maybe even dreaming up a sewing project of your own. 💬🪡
Tune in, get inspired, and sew along with us!
Key Takeaways:
- Sewing can boost personal confidence and creativity.
- Community projects can have a profound impact on individuals.
- Sewing offers a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
- Mel started sewing with patchwork during health challenges.
- The Sew-Fizz-Teacated event raises funds for community projects.
- Sewing projects can help vulnerable women connect and learn.
- Mel's sewing journey began with a basic machine from Hobbycraft.
- Sewing has allowed Mel to embrace bold patterns and colours.
- The Lighthouse project supports vulnerable women through sewing.
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Guest details:
Instagram: @melaniekeane
: @surreysews
Challenge/afternoon tea event: #Sewfizzteacated25
The Lighthouse Community Project: https://www.the-lighthouse.info/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:10 The Journey into Sewing
06:52 Community Projects and Impact
13:01 The Therapeutic Nature of Sewing
13:44 Community Engagement Through Fundraising Events
15:11 The Sewfizzteacated Challenge: A Unique Fundraising Initiative
16:14 Encouraging Creativity and Community Projects
18:02 The Lighthouse: A Hub for Transformation
19:17 Upcoming Events and Future Plans
20:01 Fun and Games: This or That with Mel
24:45 Connecting with Mel: Where to Find Her
25:37 Outro
