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This week, Rebekah, also known as Sewno65 on Instagram, shares her journey from self-taught sewist to running her successful memory keepsake business, The Gathered Seam.
In this episode, we talk about her creative process, balancing sewing with family life, and the powerful role craft can play in navigating grief and personal growth.
A thoughtful conversation about sewing, storytelling, and the meaning behind what we make.
Key Takeaways:
- Rebekah’s journey into sewing began after being inspired by The Great British Sewing Bee. Largely self-taught, she later took a few classes to build confidence and refine her skills.
- Before sewing became a bigger part of her life, she worked as an events manager. But while pregnant with her second child, she made the decision to step away from a high-stress career and focus on something more sustainable for her and her family.
- She went on to start her own small business, creating memory bears and blankets, alongside alterations and bespoke pieces.
- In 2023, after the sudden loss of her father, sewing became something much deeper, offering comfort, focus, and a way to process grief.
- Rebekah shares how craft can be both mindful and therapeutic, and how she continues to prioritise sewing even within a busy family life.
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey into Sewing
04:04 Diving into Dressmaking
09:22 Personal Style and Fashion Choices
10:40 Finding Time for Sewing
14:04 Career Transition and Business Beginnings
18:23 Evolving Craft: From Personal to Professional
21:39 Teaching the Art of Sewing
25:32 The Journey to Counselling
26:41 Crafting Through Grief
29:59 The Mindfulness of Sewing
33:23 Balancing Business and Life
33.25 Join my Substack
