Made By Sally on Sewing, Self Confidence and Creating a Curated Me Made Wardrobe

Send us Fan MailThis week, Sally, now known as Made by Sally on Instagram (and previously Secret Life of a Seamstress), shares her inspiring journey from early childhood creativity to confidently showing up on camera. She opens up about overcoming insecurities, building self-belief through sewing, and learning to truly understand fabrics. We also dive into how she curates a wardrobe that fits her real lifestyle — blending creativity with practicality. Honest, relatable, and full of insight, this episode is all about growing in confidence while staying creatively inspired.Key takeaways:Sally was very creative from a young age When she had her children, she started to sell handmade homeware on EtsyDuring lockdown, she began creating YouTube videos about sewing and started her Instagram account under the same name - Secret Life of A Seamstress Sally has recently rebranded to become "Made By Sally" - a name which is much more personal and feels "more like her"She is now focusing on her YouTube channel and running in person sewing classesFollow me: Instagram: @thesewingsocialpod                     @thedalythreadTiktok: thesewingsocialpodIf you've enjoyed this episode and appreciate the work I'm doing, please Tip me on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesewingsocialpodAlso, feel free to get in touch - you can text the show (available through your podcast provider on each episode) or email:[email protected] Details: Instagram: @madebysallygauntlettWebsite: www.madebysally.comFacebook: Made By SallyPinterest: Made By Sally Affiliate Links:Thready Set Go - https://threadysetgo.com    Code for your first month free - SEWINGSOCIALPODSew and Stow - https://sewandstow.co.uk    Code for £10 off a cutting board: SEWINGSOCIALPODResources: Colour Analysis: https://www.radiantly-me.com/Chapters00:00 Sally's Sewing Journey Begins03:40 Inspiration from Family and Early Experiences10:11 Transitioning to YouTube and the Name Change13:21 Building Confidence Through Sewing19:36 The Mental Health Benefits of Crafting22:32 Community and Connection Through Sewing24:19 The Rise of Sewing Culture25:12 Evolution of a Sewing Business28:05 Stepping Out of Comfort Zones28:27 Curating a Handmade Wardrobe33:11 Navigating Trends and Personal Style37:48 Understanding Handmade Garments40:07 Intentional Sewing and Colour Choices46:27 Personal Growth and Future Plans51:16 Outro - tip on Ko-fi