Leesa Simpson is Sneaker Stitch
from Sew-organised-style Hosted by Maria Theoharous
Leesa Simpson is a lifelong maker, business builder and a creative soul with fabric running through her veins. Her current obsession of quilted sneakers started in 2025. It was love at first stitch! Fabric, colour, comfort, and creativity all rolled into one. Sneaker Stitch was born. Sneaker Stitch Australia | Sew Your Own Sneakers Kits + Classes She only ships within Australia at the moment. Sneaker Stitch Australia | Sew Your Own Sneakers Kits + Classes For the past year, Leesa has poured everything into creating the ultimate DIY sneaker kits — complete with high-quality tools and step-by-step guides, all designed around Aussie products and sensibilities. Because if you know Leesa, she never does things by halves. As Leesa says 'Let's make something amazing — one stitch at a time. Sew your own sneakers. Walk your own path.' She created Sewing Adventures in Brisbane and this local sewing school ran for over 7 years and sadly closed in 2025. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. There are 3 new tiers to choose from to support SewOver50's only podcast. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel. Sound with permission by Kaneef on YouTube. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism. Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.
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