The Sewing Social

Send us Fan Mail 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 ind...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 h...

Send us Fan Mail 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 re...

Send us Fan Mail 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 an...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Co...

Send us Fan Mail 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Listene...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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 pr...

Send us Fan Mail 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, an...

Send us Fan Mail 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 eve...

Send us Fan Mail 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 excitin...

Send us Fan Mail 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 al...

Send us Fan Mail *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 thrivi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 an...

Send us Fan Mail 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 T...

Send us Fan Mail 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 buil...

Send us Fan Mail 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 cus...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of the Sewing Social podcast, host Gemma Daly chats with the ever-creative Tamlyn, better known online as Sewn On The Tyne. From picking up her first sewing pattern to becoming a beloved YouTuber and full-time content creator, Tamlyn shares her incredible journey with warmth and honesty. Together, they explore the therapeutic power of sewing, the triumphs...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Sewing Social Podcast , we're joined by Karrie, co-founder of Priestleys Leather Goods, who takes us on a rich and inspiring journey into the art of leather crafting. With roots in art and fashion, Karrie shares how she and her husband, James, turned their creative vision into a sustainable, small-batch leather business that values craftsmanship, commun...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of the Sewing Social podcast, host Gemma Daly chats with Tanya Brooman, the creative force behind Bornella Fabrics. Tanya opens up about her journey into sewing, what sparked her love for sustainable textiles, and how that passion blossomed into a thriving small business. She shares the ups and downs of running a fabric shop with purpose, the magic of con...

Send us Fan Mail In this vibrant episode of the Sewing Social podcast, Gemma Daly sits down with the brilliant Gay, founder of Lived In , to explore the creative world of clothing repair and the powerful movement behind it. Gay takes us on a journey through her love for sewing, her deep-rooted passion for sustainability, and the transformative art of visible mending—especially using the striking J...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Sewing Social podcast, host Gemma Daly interviews Emma, the founder of Cinnamon Daisy, a brand known for its size-inclusive sewing patterns.  Emma opens up about her journey from struggling with sewing to rediscovering her passion during the pandemic.  They discuss the role of sustainability in sewing pattern design, the challenges of running a small busines...