The Sewing Social
Gemma Daly
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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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Behind the Scenes of Guthrie and Ghani: Growth, Community and the Power of Sewing
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lauren Guthrie shares the story behind her journey from working as a physiotherapist to founding Guthrie & Ghani, and how a love of sewing slowly grew into…
The Art of Pattern Drafting, Fit and Slow Sewing with Lisa Wagner of Draft.ed
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa Wagner shares her remarkable journey from learning to sew alongside her mother and grandmother in Australia to becoming a couture dressmaker, pattern drafting…
Matchy Matchy Sewing Club on Scrap Sewing, Creativity & Beginner-Friendly Patterns
Send us Fan MailThis week, Amy and Theresa from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club share their journey from passionate sewists to successful sewing pattern designers, and how they’ve built a brand centred…
How Sewing Shapes Confidence and Identity with Lucy from Sew Essential
Send us Fan MailIn 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,…
How Sewing Became a Lifeline: Rebekah From The Gathered Seam, on Grief, Memory Keepsakes & Small Business
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
Made By Sally on Sewing, Self Confidence and Creating a Curated Me Made Wardrobe
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
Riddz POV On Sewing, Confidence And Finding Your Voice In The Community
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
More Than Sewing: Kit Giroux on Representation, Confidence and The Sewing Bee
Send us Fan MailKit 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…
How Liz Built Flying Bobbins: From Fashion Industry to Sewing Business
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
Inside the Fabric Shop: Jenny Stitches on Sewing and Becoming a Creative Entrepreneur
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…
Traditional Upholstery and Sewing Cutting Board Innovation with Erica from Sew and Stow
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Erica shares her inspiring journey from police officer to skilled traditional upholsterer, transforming her career through creativity and craftsmanship. She…
Sewing Patterns, Fitting Advice and Retreats with Izzy from Izzo Sew Studio
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
Designing For Children: Sewing Patterns, Sustainability and Creativity with Becky from Pattern, Paper, Scissors
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
Sustainable Fashion, Reclaimed Materials and Neurodivergent Sewing Practice with Tali Thomason
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
A Great British Sewing Bee Champion: Caz on Confidence, Creativity and Having Fun with Sewing
Send us Fan MailJoin 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…
Inside Stash Hub: How Yvette and Doug Built The Must Have Sewing Organiser App
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
Sewing, Sustainable Fashion and Reinventing Your Career with Nicole Akong
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
Sustainable Sewing and Community: Inside Bawn Textiles with Bevan O'Daly
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
Dressmaking, Deadstock and Small Business Challenges with Harriet from Sew Me Sunshine
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
Colourful Sewing, Jumpsuits and Living with Arthritis - Jen Legg's Story
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
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The Sewing Social has published 55 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Arts, Crafts.
The Sewing Social is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 38m.
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