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In this episode of The Sewing Social Podcast, host Gemma Daly sits down with Georgie Li, the creative force behind Hey Sew Sister, a thriving online fabric shop loved by sewists around the world.
Georgie opens up about her inspiring journey, from learning to sew as a child, to leaving behind a career in law, to building a successful, natural fibre focused sewing business.
Listeners will hear Georgie talk candidly about the challenges that shaped her skills, including sewing her own jeans, creating her wedding dress, and navigating the learning curve of garment construction. She also shares how the sewing community on Instagram became a powerful catalyst for her growth and confidence.
Georgie gives an inside look at her design process, revealing how she develops the unique fabrics and patterns that have become Hey Sew Sister’s signature.
The conversation dives into personal style, the biggest lessons she’s learned as a business owner, and what exciting plans lie ahead for the Hey Sew Sister brand.
If you’re passionate about sewing, sustainability, small business stories, or simply love hearing how makers turn creativity into a career, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.
Key Takeaways:
- Georgie's early sewing experiences were influenced by her family.
- Instagram helped Georgie connect with the sewing community.
- Making jeans is one of the most challenging sewing projects that she has undertaken to date.
- Georgie made her own wedding dress.
- She transitioned from a law career to running a fabric shop.
- Sustainability is a key focus for Hey Sew Sister.
- Georgie designs unique fabrics and patterns that reflect her style.
- Planning and work-life balance are important lessons learned in business.
- Georgie's personal style is eclectic and influenced by many things.
- She is excited about future projects, including a custom quilted fabric range.
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Guest details:
Website: www.heysewsister.co.uk
Instagram: @heysewsister
@heysewgeorgie
Chapters
00:00 The Journey Begins: Georgie's Sewing Story
06:43 From Law to Fabric: The Birth of Hey Sew Sister
10:54 Evolution of a Business: Five Years of Hey Sew Sister
16:52 Designing with Purpose: Unique Fabrics and Sustainability
21:14 Lessons Learned: Balancing Passion and Business
24:19 Future Aspirations: New Designs and Collaborations
28:31 Thready Set Go
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