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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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Send us a text 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 behind the name Bawn Textiles, and how community has become the heart of her business. The conversation explores the realities of running a small independent fabric shop, from sourcing ethical and sustainable fabrics to navigating the challenges of...
Send us a text 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 into sewing, from learning the craft to making the bold career leap from nursing to running a creative small business. The conversation explores the power of community in the sewing and dressmaking world, as well as the realities of building a...
Send us a text 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 wearing jumpsuits, and how she makes projects that truly work for her lifestyle. The conversation explores the emotional connection we build with our handmade wardrobes, embracing colour and personal style, and sewing with joint pain and arthrit...
Send us a text 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 from learning to sew as a child to building a successful career in bridal wear, education, and community leadership. Throughout the conversation, Sue reflects on her love of teaching sewing skills, the importance of accurate fabric handling, and ...
Send us a text 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 traces his sewing journey from early experiments at school to the national spotlight of the Sewing Bee, reflecting on the challenges of the competition and how the experience shaped both his self-belief and creative career. The conversation explore...
Send us a text 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 shares how she fell in love with sewing, why valuing handmade clothing matters, and what it’s really like working behind the scenes at Friday Pattern Company. We chat about her passion for thrifting and creative upcycling, the projects she’...
Send us a text 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 classes. Sharlene talks about how her skills have evolved over the years, the challenges and triumphs of pattern drafting, and the excitement of launching her very own sewing pattern line. She also shares her thoughts on developing pers...
Send us a text 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 journey, from learning to sew as a child, to leaving behind a career in law, to building a successful, natural fibre focused sewing business. Listeners will hear Georgie talk candidly about the challenges that shaped her skills, including sewi...
Send us a text 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 male sewist and the barriers he’s worked to break down along the way. Clive shares the motivation behind his influential movements We Sew Too and Boys Sew Too, both created to champion diversity, inclusivity, and visibility for underrepresen...
Send us a text 🎙️ 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 quilting. Jenni and Kay share how their love of fabric and creativity led them to build a supportive sewing community and launch exciting projects that bring people together through craft. They also open up about their latest book, M...
Send us a text 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 of quilting. She opens up about the challenges and triumphs of her sewing journey, her work bringing creative communities together through events, and the joy she finds in every stitch. Packed with insights, stories, and heartfelt advice...
Send us a text In this episode of The Sewing Social Podcast, host Gemma Daly chats with Rosie, the creative mind behind Sew Eco Fabrics — a beautiful small business championing sustainability in the sewing world. 🌿 Rosie opens up about her journey from retail to running her own eco fabric shop, the highs and hurdles of small business life, and why conscious consumer choices matter more than ever. She also shares practical sewing tips, insights into choosing sustainable fabrics, and an excitin...
Send us a text In this insightful episode of the Sewing Social podcast, we chat with Laura, also known as The Specky Seamstress, about her journey into sewing, growing her skills, and turning her passion into a thriving business specialising in colourful bias binding. Laura shares how sewing has supported her mental well-being, how she juggles her creative work with family life, and what exciting projects are on the horizon. We also dive into the challenges of promoting size inclusivity in th...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text *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. After the devastating loss of her baby, Debbie found solace at her sewing machine, sparking not only personal transformation but also a thriving business built around handmade children's clothing and supporting other mothers through sew...
Send us a text 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 outlet, but a therapeutic lifeline, opening doors he never imagined. From behind-the-scenes moments on the show to his bold personal style, Tony talks about the joy of making, and why he’s on a mission to get more men sewing. Plus, he gives us a ...
Send us a text 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 the sparks that first ignited her passion to the path that led her to teaching and working with naturally dyed textiles. She dives into the beauty and complexity of natural dyes, busts some common myths, and explains how she thoughtfully ...
Send us a text 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 building a thriving business rooted in creativity, innovation, and sustainable values. Together, they explore the realities of competing on national TV, the challenges and joys of running a handmade business, and the power of community in the s...
Send us a text In this engaging episode of the Sewing Social Podcast, we chat with Hayley, founder of two beloved sewing brands: the popular subscription box Sew Hayley Jane and her latest creative venture, Thready Set Go. Hayley shares how her lifelong passion for sewing evolved into launching successful sewing businesses that inspire makers around the world. We dive into what it takes to build a successful creative business, the behind-the-scenes of running a sewing subscription box, ...
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Sewing Social Podcast, we sit down with maker and entrepreneur Laura Ter Kuile from Thread Pegs, whose journey from passionate sewist to successful small business owner is full of creativity, resilience, and community spirit. Laura shares how a love for sewing turned into a thriving business specialising in handmade sewing storage solutions and custom tools — including her beautifully crafted wooden spool holders. She opens up about the challeng...
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