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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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- Yesterday14 min
Understanding Anxiety with Dr Claire Ashley: Systems, Science and How Sewing Can Help
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr Claire Ashley explores anxiety - what it is, why it happens, and how it affects the body as well as the mind. Drawing on both her medical expertise and lived experience, she explains the physiological response behind anxiety symptoms, from racing thoughts to a heightened stress response. We talk about practical strategies for managing anxiety in everyday life, and how creative hobbies like sewing can play a powerful role in supporting mental health. ...
- 2 days ago22 min
Burnout Symptoms and Recovery: Dr Claire Ashley on Stress, Sewing and Wellbeing
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Claire Ashley, (a GP and passionate sewist) for an honest and informative conversation about burnout, how to recognise the symptoms, and what recovery can really look like. Claire shares her personal experience of burnout alongside her medical perspective, explaining the science behind chronic stress and how it impacts both our physical and mental health. We talk about the early warning signs that are often missed, why burnout is more t...
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Behind the Scenes of Guthrie and Ghani: Growth, Community and the Power of Sewing
Send us Fan Mail In 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 something much bigger than she ever expected. We talk about her experience on The Great British Sewing Bee and how that moment shaped the direction of her career, as well as the realities of building and evolving a fabric shop in an ever-changing industry. Lauren reflects on the growth of the sewing co...
- 2 weeks ago49 min
The Art of Pattern Drafting, Fit and Slow Sewing with Lisa Wagner of Draft.ed
Send us Fan Mail In 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 educator, and founder of Draft.ed. We explore the value of skills passed down through generations, why fit is about so much more than measurements, and how learning to draft your own patterns can transform your confidence as a sewist. Lisa also shares insights from decades spent designing bes...
- 4 weeks ago37 min
Matchy Matchy Sewing Club on Scrap Sewing, Creativity & Beginner-Friendly Patterns
Send us Fan Mail This 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 around creativity, sustainability, and approachable garment sewing. In this episode, we talk about designing beginner-friendly sewing patterns, embracing experimentation, and their “scrap theory” approach to reducing waste and rethinking fabric offcuts. We also discuss the evolution of m...
- May 13, 202632 min
How Sewing Shapes Confidence and Identity with Lucy from Sew Essential
Send us Fan Mail In 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, and how sewing can quietly shape the way we see ourselves. Lucy reflects on the evolution of the sewing community, the pressure of perfection online, and why experimentation and “getting it wrong” are such important parts of the creative process. A thoughtful conversation about ...
- May 6, 202640 min
How Sewing Became a Lifeline: Rebekah From The Gathered Seam, on Grief, Memory Keepsakes & Small Business
Send us Fan Mail This 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 episode, we talk about her creative process, balancing sewing with family life, and the powerful role craft can play in navigating grief and personal growth. A thoughtful conversation about sewing, storytelling, and the meaning behind what we make. Key Takeaways: Rebekah’s journey into s...
- Apr 29, 202651 min
Made By Sally on Sewing, Self Confidence and Creating a Curated Me Made Wardrobe
Send us Fan Mail This 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 showing up on camera. She opens up about overcoming insecurities, building self-belief through sewing, and learning to truly understand fabrics. We also dive into how she curates a wardrobe that fits her real lifestyle — blending creativity with practicality. Honest, relatable, and...
About 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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