Made By Sally on Sewing, Self Confidence and Creating a Curated Me Made Wardrobe
This 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 Etsy
- During 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 classes
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@thedalythread
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Guest Details:
Instagram: @madebysallygauntlett
Website: www.madebysally.com
Facebook: Made By Sally
Pinterest: Made By Sally
Affiliate Links:
- Thready Set Go - https://threadysetgo.com
Code for your first month free - SEWINGSOCIALPOD
- Sew and Stow - https://sewandstow.co.uk
Code for £10 off a cutting board: SEWINGSOCIALPOD
Resources:
Colour Analysis: https://www.radiantly-me.com/
Chapters
00:00 Sally's Sewing Journey Begins
03:40 Inspiration from Family and Early Experiences
10:11 Transitioning to YouTube and the Name Change
13:21 Building Confidence Through Sewing
19:36 The Mental Health Benefits of Crafting
22:32 Community and Connection Through Sewing
24:19 The Rise of Sewing Culture
25:12 Evolution of a Sewing Business
28:05 Stepping Out of Comfort Zones
28:27 Curating a Handmade Wardrobe
33:11 Navigating Trends and Personal Style
37:48 Understanding Handmade Garments
40:07 Intentional Sewing and Colour Choices
46:27 Personal Growth and Future Plans
51:16 Outro - tip on Ko-fi
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This 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 Etsy
- During 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 classes
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:
Instagram: @madebysallygauntlett
Website: www.madebysally.com
Facebook: Made By Sally
Pinterest: Made By Sally
Affiliate Links:
- Thready Set Go - https://threadysetgo.com
Code for your first month free - SEWINGSOCIALPOD
- Sew and Stow - https://sewandstow.co.uk
Code for £10 off a cutting board: SEWINGSOCIALPOD
Resources:
Colour Analysis: https://www.radiantly-me.com/
Chapters
00:00 Sally's Sewing Journey Begins
03:40 Inspiration from Family and Early Experiences
10:11 Transitioning to YouTube and the Name Change
13:21 Building Confidence Through Sewing
19:36 The Mental Health Benefits of Crafting
22:32 Community and Connection Through Sewing
24:19 The Rise of Sewing Culture
25:12 Evolution of a Sewing Business
28:05 Stepping Out of Comfort Zones
28:27 Curating a Handmade Wardrobe
33:11 Navigating Trends and Personal Style
37:48 Understanding Handmade Garments
40:07 Intentional Sewing and Colour Choices
46:27 Personal Growth and Future Plans
51:16 Outro - tip on Ko-fi
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