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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.

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All Episodes

39:08

Riddz POV On Sewing, Confidence And Finding Your...

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2026/04/22

Send us Fan Mail 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 teaching yourself to sew, developing your style, and turning creativity into something more purposeful. We dive into the importance of sustainable fashion, from sourcing the right fabrics to reworking existing pieces, as well as the challenges ...

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35:19

More Than Sewing: Kit Giroux on Representation,...

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2026/04/15

Send us Fan Mail 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 creative process from initial ideas to finished garments and how sewing has become a powerful form of self-expression. In this episode, Kit also dives into their thoughts on fast fashion and the importance of making more conscious, sustainab...

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43:05

How Liz Built Flying Bobbins: From Fashion Industry...

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2026/04/08

Send us Fan Mail 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 episode, she opens up about the realities of transitioning from corporate fashion to running a creative small business, and what it really takes to turn a passion for sewing into a sustainable brand. She explores the importance of community in the...

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31:14

Inside the Fabric Shop: Jenny Stitches on Sewing and...

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2026/04/01

Send us Fan Mail *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 successful fabric shop owner and sewing studio founder in Cumbria. She talks about starting a sewing business, navigating the challenges of creative entrepreneurship, and building a thriving sewing community. Tune in for practical tips, ...

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57:09

Traditional Upholstery and Sewing Cutting Board...

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2026/03/25

Send us Fan Mail 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 eco-friendly materials and preserving time-honoured techniques. She also introduces the innovative Sew & Stow cutting board, designed to make fabric cutting easier, more efficient, and more precise for makers of all levels. Discove...

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32:25

Sewing Patterns, Fitting Advice and Retreats with...

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2026/03/18

Send a text 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 build confidence in making and fitting their own clothes. Izzy discusses the power of sewing as a form of self-expression, a more sustainable approach to fashion, and a way to connect with a supportive creative community. We also dive into her a...

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31:58

Designing For Children: Sewing Patterns,...

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2026/03/11

Send a text 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 labels in her online shop. We talk about the realities of balancing motherhood and business, the power of creativity, her passion for sustainable fashion, and why making time for the things you love truly matters. She also gives us an insight into he...

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38:58

Sustainable Fashion, Reclaimed Materials and...

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2026/03/04

Send a text 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 intentional, ritual-based sewing can transform the way we relate to our clothes. From reclaiming fabrics to embracing a neurodivergent-friendly creative practice, Tali reveals how slow stitching becomes more than a craft — it’s a grounding act of re...

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40:11

A Great British Sewing Bee Champion: Caz on...

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2026/02/25

Send a text 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 shares the journey that shaped her skills and her self-belief. We dive into what it really felt like to compete on national television, the mindset shifts that helped her overcome self-doubt, and how the experience transformed both her confidence and...

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41:38

Inside Stash Hub: How Yvette and Doug Built The Must...

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2026/02/18

Send a text 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 shares her refreshingly unconventional journey into sewing, which began with stitching tiny hammocks for her pet rats. After discouraging experiences with sewing at school almost put her off for good, she rediscovered the craft on her own t...

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81:24

Sewing, Sustainable Fashion and Reinventing Your...

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2026/02/11

Send a text 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 shares her sewing journey from growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, where she first fell in love with making at her mother’s sewing machine, to building a corporate career in London before bravely pivoting towards a more creative life. Nicole opens ...

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73:24

Sustainable Sewing and Community: Inside Bawn...

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2026/02/04

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...

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36:49

Dressmaking, Deadstock and Small Business Challenges...

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2026/01/28

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...

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29:55

Colourful Sewing, Jumpsuits and Living with Arthritis...

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2026/01/21

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...

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54:40

A Lifetime of Sewing: Susan Young on Creativity,...

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2026/01/14

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 ...

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47:52

Stitching Stories: Mark Francis on the Sewing Bee,...

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2026/01/07

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...

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36:34

The Value of Handmade and Shopping Second Hand with...

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2025/12/10

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’...

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48:59

Stitched with Soul: Inside So Sew Dressmaking with...

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2025/12/03

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...

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29:56

Stitching a New Path - The Story Behind Hey Sew...

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2025/11/26

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...

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45:16

We Sew Too - The Movement Behind the Maker with Clive...

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2025/11/19

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...

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