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Sew Tell Me

Sew Centre LTD

Sew Tell Me is the official podcast from Sew Centre Ltd, bringing you conversations about sewing machines, accessories, techniques, as well as a peek behind the curtain of the sewing industry. With expert insights, helpful tips, and special guests, it's the perfect listen for sewing enthusiasts of all levels.

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  • 6 episodes
  • Updated Thursday

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  • Thursday · 32 min

    Episode 6 - Sew You Wanna Be Famous...?

    Episode 7 | Second-Hand Sewing Machines, Part Exchange Deals & Claire's Embarrassing Story! Looking for advice on second-hand sewing machines? Wondering whether a used sewing machine or part exchange sewing machine is the right choice? In Episode 7 of the Sew Tell Me Podcast, Callum and Claire explore why pre-loved sewing machines are becoming increasingly popular and how part exchange schemes are helping more people access quality machines they may not have been able to afford new. Along the way, Claire finally an embarrassing sewing-related story... a wardrobe malfunction that ends with her accidentally revealing far more than she intended! We also reveal the answers to our latest Two Truths and a Lie, where Claire uncovers which stories were true and which one was complete fiction. The answer might surprise you. To finish the episode, it's Callum's turn to keep everyone guessing with three brand-new statements. Did he really want to appear on The Apprentice, The Great British Sewing Bee, or Bear Grylls: The Island? Listen to Episode 7 to find out! Fancy sending us your funny story..? You can send in your funny stories via direct message on any of our social media platforms, or you can email: claire@sewcentre.co.uk 🎙️ In this episode: Buying second-hand sewing machines The benefits of part exchanging sewing machines Accessing premium sewing machines for less Claire's finally giving us an embarrassing story Two Truths and a Lie – the big reveal Can you guess Callum's latest three statements? Subscribe to the Sew Tell Me Podcast and never miss a new episode packed with a peek behind the curtain of the ever expanding sewing industry, expert insights, and a healthy dose of banter from your favourite duo. You can also find us on social media: 🔗 📷 @sewcentre & @barnyarns 👥 @sewcentre & @barnyarns 🎶 @sewcentre

  • July 23 · 32 min

    Episode 5 - Sew Many Bloopers

    In this week's episode of Sew Tell Me, Claire and Callum dive into the realities of taking risks in business. Callum shares his honest experiences, lessons learned, and why sometimes the biggest rewards come from taking bigger risks! They also catch up on the latest news from the sewing community, including The Great British Sewing Bee, the growing conversation around adaptive fashion, and the Oh Scrap Sewing Challenge for August, hosted by @cinnamondaisystudio, celebrating creative ways to use fabric scraps and reduce waste. Expect plenty of laughs too, as Callum shares another hilariously embarrassing story, before the pair reveal the answer to last week's Two Truths and a Lie—which of Callum's stories was actually made up? Then it's Claire's turn to put everyone to the test with three brand-new statements, including one that contains a big confession. Can you figure out which one is the lie? If you love dressmaking, sewing, quilting, The Great British Sewing Bee, creative business, and hearing what everyone's talking about in the sewing world, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tune in for sewing news, creative conversation, business tips, and plenty of laughs.

  • July 16 · 23 min

    Episode 4 - Sew The Truth Comes Out...

    Callum finally discovers the truth... and it's a story he never saw coming. In this week's episode, we dive into the history of the Pfaff Creative Icon and Callum's long-running relationship with one of the world's most innovative sewing and embroidery machines. We talk about the new Creative Icon 3 and how people are already excited about its launch! Then things take an unexpected turn when our Head Technician, Will, shares a hilarious behind-the-scenes story that Callum is hearing for the very first time. Let's just hope Will still has a job by the end of the episode... To wrap things up, we reveal which of Claire's Two Truths and a Lie statements was the lie before Callum drops a surprising confession of his own. He then sets the challenge for next week with three brand-new statements. Can you work out which one is the lie before the next episode? Whether you're passionate about sewing, embroidery, quilting, or simply love the stories behind the machines, this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and plenty of Pfaff talk. Want to find out more about the Pfaff Creative Icon 3, give us a call on 07375548902! https://sewcentre.co.uk You can keep up to date with all of the latest from us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube with our platforms for Sew Centre, Barnyarns and Happy Japan UK

  • July 9 · 20 min

    Episode 3 - Sew Show Me

    This week, we're chatting all about kindness in the sewing community—a topic that couldn't be more relevant given everything that's been happening online recently. We also hear Callum's hilarious story from the Festival of Quilts and invite you to share your own funny sewing moments for a chance to feature in a future episode.To wrap things up, we finally reveal the truth... are Claire and Callum actually related? We reveal the answer to last week's Two Truths and a Lie before Claire takes her turn in the hot seat. Trust us, this one had us in stitches—keep an eye on our social media for the behind-the-scenes footage!If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like, rate, comment and subscribe. Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to stay up to date with all the latest from Sew Tell Me!https://sewcentre.co.uk https://www.barnyarns.co.uk

  • July 2 · 18 min

    Episode 2 - Sew Much To Unpick!

    We're back with a brand-new episode of Sew Tell Me—and yes, Callum just couldn't stay away! This week, we're chatting all about Claire officially joining the Sew Centre family, our excitement for the Festival of Quilts, and the launch of Happy Japan, complete with a few exciting surprises along the way. We're also putting out a call to our amazing sewing community. Have you got a funny, heartwarming, awkward or downright shocking sewing story? We want to hear it! Send us your stories and we'll unpick them in a future episodes. To round things off, we're playing Two Truths and a Very Questionable Lie. Can you work out which one is made up? We'll reveal the answer in next week's episode! Grab a cuppa, settle in, and let's get into it!

  • June 10 · 30 min

    Episode 1 - Sew Far, Sew Good..

    Welcome to the very first episode of Sew Tell Me! For our debut episode, we're sitting down with Callum, the boss behind Barnyarns and Sew Centre, to chat about how it all started, how the business has grown over the years, and what goes on behind the scenes. We talk about the journey so far, some of the challenges and highlights along the way, and a few exciting things that are coming up in the future. It's a chance to get to know the person behind the business and hear a bit more about what makes Barnyarns and Sew Centre what they are today. Whether you've been shopping with us for years or have only just discovered us, this episode offers a little insight into the past, present, and future of the company. We hope you enjoy listening! https://sewcentre.co.uk