Stitching a New Path - The Story Behind Hey Sew Sister with Georgie Li

Send us a text 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. 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.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 Affiliate Links: Thready Set Go - https://threadysetgo.com Discount code for 10% off your first month - SOCIALPOD10