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

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Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2499363/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Riddz POV shares his journey from self-taught fashion enthusiast to emerging designer, exploring how customisation and upcycling became the foundation for creating his own clothes. He talks about the realities of teaching yourself to sew, developing your style, and turning creativity into something more purposeful. We dive into the importance of sustainable fashion, from sourcing the right fabrics to reworking existing pieces, as well as the challenges that come with creative burnout and how to move through it. Riddz also shares practical sewing tips, insights into learning by doing, and the story behind his popular London fabric shop series. Whether you’re into upcycling, streetwear, or starting your own sewing journey, this episode is packed with inspiration, honest reflections, and useful advice for building confidence and growing your skills. Key Takeaways: * Riddz started his creative journey in 2019 * His Mum taught him how to use a sewing machine, but he is largely self taught via YouTube * Riddz started his business by customising jeans for friends and things have naturally grown from there * His series about "The Best Fabric Shops in London" went viral on Instagram * Riddz gives tips on dealing with creative burnout and imposter syndrome Follow me: Instagram: @thesewingsocialpod @thedalythread Tiktok: thesewingsocialpod If you've enjoyed this episode and appreciate the work I'm doing, please Tip me on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesewingsocialpod Also, feel free to get in touch - you can text the show (available through your podcast provider on each episode) or email: thesewingsocialpod@gmail.com Guest Details: Instagram: @riddzpov : @byriddz Tiktok: riddzpov Website: www.byriddz.com Affiliate Links: * Thready Set Go - https://threadysetgo.com Discount code for your first month free - SOCIALPOD10 * Sew and Stow - www.sewandstow.co.uk Discount code for £10 off your board: SEWINGSOCIALPOD Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Riddz and His Creative Journey 00:28 The Birth of a Fashion Designer 03:57 Learning to Sew: The Role of YouTube 06:08 Transitioning from Customisation to Garment Making 09:15 Challenges in Making Jeans 12:22 Reactions to Male Sewists 15:24 Exploring Fabric Shops in London 18:14 Unique Finds in Fabric Shops 21:06 Exploring Fabrics and Upcycling 24:48 Navigating Creative Burnout 27:02 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome 30:12 Collaborations and Creative Growth 34:15 Dreams and Aspirations in Crafting 38:31 Outro - tip on Ko-fi

Behind the Scenes of Guthrie and Ghani: Growth, Community and the Power of Sewing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2499363/fan_mail/new] 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 community over the years, what it really takes to source beautiful, high-quality fabrics, and how she’s navigated the challenges of scaling a creative business while staying connected to the joy of making. It’s an honest conversation about growth, not just in business, but personally and creatively, and about building something that’s rooted in community as much as it is in sewing. Key takeaways: * Lauren used to be a Physiotherapist but became burnt out and decided to change career. * Lauren was on the first season of The Great British Sewing Bee - she feels this has shaped her career so far. * Guthrie and Ghani has been going 13 years so far and continues to evolve. * Lauren acquired G&G's sister company Pattern Trace in the last couple of years. * The Sewing Society kits that G&G are well known for have changed recently from monthly releases to a quarterly box. Follow me: Instagram: @thesewingsocialpod @thedalythread Tiktok: thesewingsocialpod If you've enjoyed this episode and appreciate the work I'm doing, please Tip me on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesewingsocialpod Also, feel free to get in touch - you can text the show (available through your podcast provider on each episode) or email: thesewingsocialpod@gmail.com *Join my Substack where we continue the conversations: The Sewing Social: Off The Mic - https://substack.com/@thesewingsocial Guest Details: Website: www.guthrie-ghani.co.uk Instagram: @guthrieghani : @guthrieghani_studio : @patterntraceuk Youtube: @laurenguthrieghani Affiliate Links: * Thready Set Go - https://threadysetgo.com Discount code for your first month free - SEWINGSOCIALPOD * Sew And Stow - https://www.sewandstow.co.uk/ Discount code for £10 off your board - SEWINGSOCIALPOD Chapters 00:00 Introductions 00:10 Lauren's Journey into Sewing and Business 05:00 The Experience of Being on The Sewing Bee 05:54 Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship 08:04 From Healthcare to Creativity: A Personal Journey 10:28 The Evolution of the Sewing Community 14:14 Building a Supportive Sewing Community 15:25 Evolving Business: From In-Store to Online 16:58 Sourcing Fabrics: Balancing Trends and Personal Taste 18:44 The Transformation of Sewing Kits 22:48 Designing Fabrics: A Personal Touch 29:19 Acquiring Pattern Trace: Expanding Horizons 31:28 Exciting Future Plans for Guthrie and Ghani 36:28 Substack end of the show

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

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