Sustainable Sewing, Conscious Choices and Small Business Life with Rosie from Sew Eco Fabrics

Send us a text In this episode of The Sewing Social Podcast, host Gemma Daly chats with Rosie, the creative mind behind Sew Eco Fabrics — a beautiful small business championing sustainability in the sewing world. 🌿 Rosie opens up about her journey from retail to running her own eco fabric shop, the highs and hurdles of small business life, and why conscious consumer choices matter more than ever. She also shares practical sewing tips, insights into choosing sustainable fabrics, and an exciting look at what’s next for Sew Eco — from innovative subscription boxes to upcoming market appearances. It’s an inspiring, down-to-earth conversation about creativity, community, and making a difference — one stitch at a time. 🧵✨ Key Takeaways: Rosie's journey began in retail, leading to a passion for sustainability. She started her business to make a difference in the fabric industry. Sustainability means offering only eco-friendly fabrics to consumers. Small steps towards sustainability are better than none at all. Rosie emphasises the importance of reusing materials in sewing. She aims to create a magical experience with her seasonal surprise boxes. Future plans include more basic fabrics and subscription boxes. Rosie enjoys the community aspect of sewing events and pop-ups. 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: Website: www.sewecofabrics.co.uk Instagram: @sewecofabrics Pinterest: Sew Eco Fabrics Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Early Conversations 02:23 Rosie's Journey to Sustainable Fabrics 08:06 Challenges of Running a Small Business 11:32 Defining Sustainability in Business 15:19 Practical Sustainable Sewing Tips 17:02 Types of Eco-Friendly Fabrics Offered 19:43 Navigating Pricing and Quality in Fabric Retail 20:19 The Journey of a Self-Taught Seamstress 22:43 Patterns and Fabrics: Preferences and Challenges 25:04 Creating Unique Seasonal Surprise Boxes 28:37 Future Plans: Expanding the Business 30:22 Fun and Games: This or That with Rosie Affiliate Links: Thready Set Go - https://threadysetgo.com Discount code for 10% off your first month - SOCIALPOD10