If there’s one thing that makers love almost as much as sewing itself, it’s hearing others share their passion for it. And what could be better than tuning in to an inspirational sewing podcast while you’re at your machine, creating a fully immersive experience?
At Fabrics Galore we’ve rounded up 13 brilliant podcasters from the world of sewing to motivate, educate and entertain you, along with a few extra shows which explore sewing history, influential makers and sustainable stitching. Whether your’e looking for creative spark or thoughtful conversations about sewing, the following podcasts are sure to capture your imagination.
Sewing Podcasts for Dressmakers
Sew Mindful by Jacqui Blakemore - Tips, Tricks and expert interviews to share everything you need to know to make your own fabulous clothes.
Seamwork Radio is a weekly podcast hosted by founder Sarai and pattern designer Hayley, which aims to unleash the creativity inherent in everyone enabling them to make their own clothes.
Check your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably with Zoe Edwards, sewing teacher, blogger, writer and mum who is passionate about sustainability and creator of the popular wardrobe challenge #MeMadeMay.
Love to Sew is a Canadian podcast by Helen Wilkinson of Helen’s Closet Patterns and Caroline Somos of Blackbird Fabrics - they explore the online sewing world and encourage listeners to create their dream wardrobe.
Sew What’s New in the Biscuit Tin by Sam (sequingirlie) and Jess (So What if I sew), who chat about sewing, dilemmas and sewing fails with advice on fabric choices and pattern modifications.
Sew Organised Style was the first ever sewing podcast in Australia and New Zealand. Hosted by Maria there are several podcasts every month interviewing creatives from the sewing community.
The Tipsy Sewists with Elle and Hazel who chat about sewing, fashion and fabric over a glass of wine.
Threaded Together with Rebecca and Tracy, where home sewing meets high fashion, exploring garment construction, high fashion and sustainability.
Sewing Podcasts for Textile Lovers, Quilters and Crafters
The Sewcial Hour with Ashley and Bethany hosting a weekly podcast in the US for insight, practical tips and inspirational stories from the world of sewing.
Selvedge with Polly Leonard founder and editor of Selvedge magazine, passionate textile writer and up-cycler for 40 years
Making Stitches hosted by Lindsay Weston is a celebration of textiles, from knitting and crochet to sewing, weaving and quilting.
Stitch Please hosted by Lisa Woolfork is the official sewing podcast of Black Women Stitch and celebrates Black creativity in sewing and quilting.
Sewing Podcasts for History Buffs
Sew What? by Isabella Rosner celebrates historic needlework and the people who stitched it on her weekly podcast interviewing leading textile artists, scholars and curators. She explores different types of needlework including embroidery, knitting, weaving and more.
Podcasts about Textile Designers
William Morris - for the Radio 4 “In our Time” series with Melvyn Bragg and guests discussing all things William Morris including the Arts & Crafts Movement.
The Arts & Crafts Movement: William Morris and his circle on the BBC Podcast “You’re Dead to Me” where host Greg Jenner is joined by Isabella Rosner to talk about the ethos, artists and founders of the Arts & Crafts Movement.
I Work in Fashion hosted by Madeleine Guiné is joined in this episode by Liberty’s head of fabric design for the seasonal and classics collections, Polly Mason.
Women Designers You Should Know with host Amber Asay celebrates the women designers who have reshaped history and contributed to today’s world.
Podcasts about Sustainable Fashion
Conscious Chatter hosted by journalist Kestrel created this podcast dedicated to fashion and sustainability in 2016 and interviews guests to discuss the impact of what we wear and the fashion choices we make.
Fashioning the Future hosted on the BBC’s Rare Earth podcast asks the question “Can we rethink how we dress to be less impactful on the planet?" The Great British Sewing Bee’s Patrick Grant joins hosts Tom Heap and Helen Czerski.
Find your Favourite Sewing Podcast
There are so many podcasts to choose from that we hope you find one that inspires you to create something beautiful. Many of them offer practical sewing tips and hacks to help you advance your sewing skills. Or maybe you just want to delve into some creative history.
Let us know if you have found your own favourite sewing podcast not included above. As ever, you can email the Fabrics Galore team on howdy@fabricsgalore.co.uk or message us on our socials @fabricsgalorelondon.
You can also check out more sewing related culture including TV and films on our blog The Best Christmas Sewing TV, Films, Podcasts and Exhibitions.
Authored by: Annabelle Rigg, Online and Store Manager at Fabrics Galore London
Reviewed by: Paul Johnston, Owner and Founder of Fabrics Galore London since 1992
