Why we craft

In this episode, we're pleased to be joined by designer, podcaster, teacher and Sewing Bee 2019 winner Juliet Uzor! In this episode, Juliet shares some of her top sewing tips, talks about her podcast Uncut and what it was like to be on the Great British Sewing Bee. She also reveals that she's working on a book! You can find Juliet on Instagram @julietuzor and don't forget to check out her podcast too. You can also find lots of sewing inspiration on her Youtube channel and website: www.sewsonatural.com Projects of the week from Gathered.how: Bucket hat sewing pattern Resin craft ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we're delighted to be joined by past Sewing Bee contestant, author and dressmaker Chinelo Bally. We chatted to Chinelo about how lockdown helped her to rediscover her creativity, her sewing inspirations and what it's really like to be on the Great British Sewing Bee. Plus she shares some brilliant tips for novice sewers! Chinelo is the author of two books about dressmaking: Freehand Fashion and Sew Chinelo, both published by Pavilion To celebrate the return of the Bee, our friends at Simply Sewing Magazine are giving away a free Maria maxi dress pattern when you sign up for their email newsletter. Follow the link to sign up: www.gathered.how/simply-sewing-newsletter/ Projects of the week Gouache butterfly art project by Alys Paterson Rock painting ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catch up on the first episode of the Sewing Bee, find out how to make some of the outfits featured in the show and which contestants we think might be in the final. There are a few spoilers in this episode, so please don't tune in unless you've already watched the first episode of the new series! Projects of the week: How to make patchwork succulents DIY screen printed teatowels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Davies MBE is a resourceful entrepreneur who founded Crafter's Companion and designed her own envelope making tool called an enveloper. She's recently achieved wider fame as one of the Dragons on BBC One's Dragon's Den. In this episode, Sara spoke to Sarah and Zoe to share her top tips for founding a craft business, how to promote yourself and what happened when she met Prince William. This is a fun episode with lots of practical tips and advice if you want to become a crafty entrepreneur! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're big fans of The Great British Sewing Bee here at Gathered HQ, so we've put together a special episode to celebrate the return of the Bee to our screens. In this episode, we'll be talking about what we can expect from the new series, highlights from the show and what past contestants are up to now. Projects of the week Free slippers knitting pattern Spring embroidery hoop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We love it when crafting makes an appearance in our favourite TV shows and movies, so we were very excited to talk about this theme on the podcast. In this episode, Sarah and Zoe explore the meaning of crafting in the movies covering everything from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to Bridgerton and Wallace and Gromit. Projects of the week How to make paper daffodils How to make paper roses Don't forget you can find lots more craft projects over on our website gathered.how! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah and Zoe talk about why we craft and why it's so important to us, covering everything from family heirlooms to the satisfaction of seeing a finished project. Sarah reveals a romantic gift passed down to her from her grandparents and Zoe shares her love of family quilts. Projects of the week How to make wax melts with essential oils How to paint a self portrait using gouache Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Great British Bake Off we were inspired by Kim-Joy's colourful and creative bakes! In this episode, we chat to Kim-Joy about what inspires her to produce her amazing recipes and why baking is good for your mental health. Projects of the week: Needle-felted animals Constellation embroidery hoops Find more inspiration in Kim-Joy's books, Baking with Kim-Joy (Quadrille, £18) and Christmas with Kim-Joy (Quadrille, £15), which are out now. Don't forget that you can find more free craft projects on our website: www.gathered.how Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are times in every crafter's life when we lose inspiration – it happens to the best of us! So in this episode, Sarah and Zoe are looking at ways to regain your creativity, whether you're a crafter or an artist. We chat about quick exercises to free up your creativity, how we can learn from artists and why sometimes it's good to switch up your crafting and try something completely different. Projects of the week Crochet mittens inspired by Bernie Sanders DIY painted plant pots Don't forget that you can find more craft projects and creative ideas over on our website: www.gathered.how Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're delighted to be joined by a special guest: Keith Brymer Jones from Channel 4's The Great Pottery Throwdown! In this episode, Keith talks about how he got into pottery, how crafting has helped him through some tough times in his life and why certain pots make him get emotional on the show. Plus he gives us a peek behind the scenes of the show and explains how they managed to film during a pandemic. Projects of the week Star cushion pattern Sausage dog softie pattern Want to listen to Keith's Adele parody? You can find it on YouTube or watch it online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMzL1T8MjWQ Don't forget that you can find lots of craft ideas and free patterns over on Gathered.how. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices