This week Aly and Caroline answer questions that you gave to us. we discuss our favourite fabrics and sewing machine functions amongst other sewing related queries.

We Chat with Di Venter who's sewing journey has made an enormous difference to disadvantaged people.

Jun 25th, 2021 44m 29s

In this episode Aly and Caroline chat with Di who has given her time selflessly sharing her sewing knowledge with some of the most disadvantaged people both here in the UK and abroad. She also tells us about the 100 day project and how Sewing h

'Darn Knit' A great name for an emporium of Alterations and Wool

Jun 18th, 2021 36m

Sew Ab Fabs Caroline and Aly chat to the wonderfully talented Sian owner of Darn Knit a shop dedicated to Alterations and Wool. Sian shares her journey of taking on this business and her aspirations for the future. Sian also tells us how she ha

Our Curly Seams friends Part 2 Podcast and beyond

Jun 11th, 2021 37m

Aly and Caroline catch up for part two of this episode with Emma and Tracey of Curly Seams. We find out a bit more about their Curly Seams visual Podcast and all the other crafts and hobbies that inspire them. We find out which are their favou

Our Curly Seams Friends - Part 1 Quilty Stories from home and away

Jun 4th, 2021 37m

In part 1 of this 2 part episode Sew Ab Fabs Aly and Caroline chat with Curly Seams cousins Emma and Tracey about how they journeyed with their families from the UK to the States where Patchwork and quilting became passions for them. They tell

From download of PDF to full paper pattern. Sew Ab Fab chat with Mark from Patternsy.com

May 28th, 2021 35m 23s

If you've ever printed a PDF pattern at home you will appreciate hearing how Su and Mark went ahead and created Patternsy, becoming the first company dedicated exclusively to printing full size sewing patterns from downloaded sewing patterns fo

Sew Ab Fab chat with Damien a Textile Agent who introduces fabrics to your favourite retailers

May 21st, 2021 41s

In our sixth episode Aly and Caroline chat to Damien a Textile Agent who for 12 years has been the middleman between manufacturer and retailer, he describes his business to us and gives us a peek at what it's like being a travelling fabric sal

Julia of Bobbins and Buttons shares her inspiring story of independent pattern designing

May 14th, 2021 40m 55s

Aly and Caroline chat with Julia Claridge about the journey that led her to the birth of Bobbins and Buttons. She tells us the processes involved from idea to publishing a sewing pattern and why creating home dressmaking patterns for men is bec

Sew Ab Fab talk with the Fabulous Fiona Pullen of The Sewing Directory

May 7th, 2021 35m 15s

Caroline and Aly catch up with what's been happening in their own lives this week and then talk with Fiona Pullen Founder of the fabulous online sewing and craft resource The Sewing Directory. Fiona tells us how The Sewing Directory came about

Busy Mum and High Street Shop owner Nicola tells us about her business - Sew Busy

Apr 30th, 2021 26m 33s

Aly and Caroline chat to Nicola owner of Sew Busy a sewing and craft shop in Fleet, Hampshire. Nicola describes how she juggled family and business in the early days of Sew Busy. Nicola also tells us how important Sew Busy has become to many pe

Aly tells us how Farming and Fashion led her to a career as a sewing teacher

Apr 23rd, 2021 25m 13s

Aly is the co host of the Sew Ab Fab podcast along with Caroline. In this episode Caroline questions Aly so you can find out a bit more about her and how she came to run Bobbin Sewing School. She tells us what plans she has for the future and w

Carolines Journey to Sew Ab Fab

Apr 16th, 2021 35m

Aly interviews Caroline in this first official episode of the Sew Ab Fab Podcast. We listen to the journey that brought Caroline to Sew Ab Fab and how living with a life changing progressive illness drives her to achieve her dreams. We hear how

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Welcome to the Sew Ab Fab Podcast

Apr 14th, 2021 4m 15s

Welcome to our short introduction of the Sew Ab Fab Podcast. In this brief chat we tell you who we are, where we are based, a teeny bit about ourselves and most importantly what we will be bringing to you in future episodes of our Sew Ab Fab po

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