
Banker, Tailor, Teacher, Guy - Neil O'Dwyer on Sewing, Tailoring and The Art of Changing Career
Send us Fan Mail Neil O’Dwyer has had anything but a conventional career. In this episode of The Sewing Social, Neil shares his unconventional journey from banking to tailoring, teaching and storytell...
23 Sep 36min

Sustainable Sewing and Fabric Destashing with Caroline Bacle of Destasher
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a passion for sewing grows into a platform designed to help sewists make more sustainable choices? In this episode of The Sewing Social, Caroline Bacle joins us to t...
16 Sep 33min

From Civil Service to Sewing: Lydia Finney on Fabric Printing and the Art of Making
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Sewing Social, Lydia Finney (known online as "Lovely Lydia") talks about her journey into fabric printing, dressmaking and making clothes, exploring the technic...
9 Sep 43min

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 of dressmaking, sewing pattern desi...
29 Jul 42min

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 cutter whose impressive career has seen h...
22 Jul 42min

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 from 1st For Fabrics to chat about her...
15 Jul 19min

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 passionate advocate for helping people ...
8 Jul 48min


















