The Sewing Social

From Tailoring to TV: David Olaniyi on Dress The Nation

Send us Fan Mail David Olaniyi joins The Sewing Social Podcast to share the story behind his journey from dance to fashion and tailoring, and how his creative background

Designing Sewing Patterns for Men & Boys with Jane Harbison - Creativity, Dressmaking & Handmade Style

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Sewing Social, I'm joined by Jane Harbison, founder of Jane Harbison Design, to explore her inspiring journey into the world

Mastering Pattern Cutting: Helen Shine of Dot n Cross on Dressmaking, Fit and High End Fashion

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to create beautifully fitting garments?  In this episode of The Sewing Social, I'm joined by Helen Shine, an expert pattern cutt

From Family Fabric Shop to Online Sewing Success with Kayleigh from 1st For Fabrics

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to grow a family fabric business that has stood the test of time? In this episode of The Sewing Social, I'm joined by Kayleigh f

Sewing Confidence, Body Positivity and Better Fit with Sarah Laws of MHW Patterns

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Sewing Social, I'm joined by Sarah Laws, founder of My Handmade Wardrobe Patterns, pattern designer, sewing educator and pas

Big Four Sewing Patterns Made Easy: Amy Scarr (Almond Rock Sews) on Pattern Hacking, Fit and Building a Handmade Wardrobe

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Amy Scarr (also known as Almond Rock Sews on Instagram) shares her inspiring journey into garment sewing, from discovering a love of ma

Life After Winning The Great British Sewing Bee: Sewing, Creativity and Community with Luke-Matthew Iveson

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Luke-Matthew Iveson, winner of The Great British Sewing Bee, shares his inspiring journey from learning to sew with his grandmother as

How Sewing Changed My Life: Creativity, Wellbeing and Building a Handmade Wardrobe with Dr Claire Ashley

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr Claire Ashley shares how she discovered sewing during a challenging period in her life and how it grew from a practical skill into a

The Psychology of Sewing: Motivation, Identity and Wellbeing with Dr Claire Ashley

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr Claire Ashley explores the fascinating connection between sewing and mental wellbeing, uncovering the psychology behind why we sew a

ADHD and Sewing: How Creative Hobbies Support Focus, Calm and Self-Regulation with Dr Claire Ashley

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Claire Ashley to explore ADHD, how it really presents in adulthood, and why sewing can become a powerful tool for sel

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

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

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 sew

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

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 th

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 ta

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, T

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 childhoo

Riddz POV On Sewing, Confidence And Finding Your Voice In The Community

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

More Than Sewing: Kit Giroux on Representation, Confidence and The Sewing Bee

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 t