Mary Morton talks about how her son's discussion about climate change gave her the fuel to eventually create Edinburgh Street Stitchers. 

In 2019 when Mary's son discussed the climate change adjustments he was making to his life, Mary decided to learn about climate change. Then she took it upon herself to start using her sewing skills to mend clothes for others. 

Not long after that Mary started Edinburgh Street Stitchers.

This is a group that mends and repairs out in the public! 

From April to October, Edinburgh Street Stitchers get together for 90 minutes each month so the public can see how simple it is to mend their clothes.

These are the Instagram accounts that she mentions that will help you do your own research.

@shrubcoop @twistedtwee (Suzi Warren who started street stitching) @repair_what_you_wear @theedinburghremakery (other local sewing cafe) @remodecollective (overlocker course)

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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.

Well, this is very exciting!

(It’s only a teeny video/audio but it’s good news!  ⭐️).

SewOver50 has been nominated for a Golden Scissors Award in the Social Impact category organised by the @CraftIndustryAlliance in Chicago in May.

In this podcast, Sandy discusses the work SewOver50 has done since 2018 to support this award nomination.

We certainly do like to be visible, included and represented so it’s absolutely terrific to be noticed. #SewOverAgeism!

Of course, this is an award for all of our community who have supported us, many of you over the 6 plus years. Your willingness to share your sewing, be seen, and importantly connect through SewOver50 has been empowering! Thank you!

A very big thank you to our editors from around the globe whose hours of volunteering continue to promote our passion of inclusivity.

Judith @JudithRosalind; Tricia @MorrisSews; Lena @ThatLenaKing; Maria @VeloSews; Ruthie @SewManyFlowers; Elke @SewThreadBear; Sue @SueLeighAtkins Lou @SewMuchToDesign Byrd @YogaByrdSews Kristina @PlumKitchen & Molly @MikeAndMollysHouse.

A very sincere and heartfelt thank you to Diane @StyleFalcon who nominated us.  😘

Happy sewing all! 😊🧵

Sandy ☀️

@SunnyDayz06

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Ryn is tookiethings on Instagram. Tookie things are small special things.

Ryn learnt to sew from her mother but you'll need to listen or watch how her mother went that extra mile at night to help Ryn and her sister learn to sew.

Her makes are so eye catching and she's a great SewOver50 follower to get inspired by.

You'll enjoy how Ryn meticulously plans her makes. And yes she does sew for your children. Make sure you follow Ryn on Instagram.

Thanks Ryn for letting us know how helpful Sandy's LIVE about using Instagram was so helpful to you. Make sure you head over to SewOver50 highlights to learn more about Instagram.

Susie is known on Instagram as Harping mad. That’s harping underscore mad.

You’ll hear her talk about her family helped Susie develop her Instagram name.

On Instagram you’ll see Susie with her harp and at times, play her harp. You’ll see her knitting and sewing. You’ll even see Susie conquering the walks around the UK. Oh and Susie now manage her pain without the medication she was on.

Here's the link to the house Susie is selling.

Watch/ listen to Susie as she tells her story for SewOver50 on Sew Organised Style podcast.

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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.

In this short announcement, Carol let's us know when Chicago Frocktails is on in 2025.

The full details so far are in the longer LIVE podcast with Carol Crocker-Ware.

Carol chatted with me LIVE on Instagram.

Carol https://www.instagram.com/anncie2001/ officially announced the date for Chicago Frocktails 2025.

Make sure you follow Chicago Frocktails on Instagram and on their website.

Get on their email list today.

 https://chicagofrocktails.com/ Subscribe to Carol's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@carolssewingcorner/featured

Also in 2025, you can stay in touch with Carol on her Instagram account, YouTube channel and in her Facebook group – Carol’s Sewing Corner.

Thanks again Carol for being on Sew Organised Style podcast both in 2020 and in 2024.

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Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instagram.

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.

Carol chatted with me LIVE on Instagram.

Carol https://www.instagram.com/anncie2001/ officially announced the date for Chicago Frocktails 2025.

Make sure you follow Chicago Frocktails on Instagram and on their website.

Get on their email list today.

 https://chicagofrocktails.com/ Subscribe to Carol's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@carolssewingcorner/featured

Also in 2025, you can stay in touch with Carol on her Instagram account, YouTube channel and in her Facebook group – Carol’s Sewing Corner.

Thanks again Carol for being on Sew Organised Style podcast both in 2020 and in 2024.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

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Sew Organised Style features people who freely support the sewing community. You're welcome to be a podcast guest by contacting us via DM on Instagram.

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.

Sandy's 2 podcast about hashtags in 2020 are numbers 1 and 2 in the top 20 countdown.

This recording is the audio version of the Instagram LIVE chat Sandy did on both SewOver50 and Sew Organised Style podcast Instagram accounts.

I encourage you to go to the YouTube account so watch the hashtag research Sandy shared with us.

Sandy updates us about the best ways to now use hashtags.

In 2025, to be visible on SewOver50 use the hashtags #SewOver50Jan, #SewOver50Feb and so on for each month.

If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel.

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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.

This year has given Carrie more to enhance her sewing life and the sewing lives of others.

Last episode was about the community work Carrie does. 

In this episode Carrie talks about her website, private Facebook group, Instagram, YouTube account and the Black Sewing Network she's a part of on TikTok.

Her highlight for 2024 was being a committee member of Chicago Frocktails. Get ready for 2025 event by signing up for their email.

Are you committed to just sewing your stash like Carrie is?

This week, I’m featuring 2 new episodes of Carrie Cunningham. Her original podcast was listened to over 15,000 times.

Carrie is number 3 in the Top 20 Countdown.

Carrie asked that we record a new podcast and that’s what we’ve done.

In this first episode I ask Carrie about the two community works she told us about in 2020 to see how these works were still happening.

Spoiler alert: They’re both going really well with some very thoughtful developments.

You can see all the Little dresses for Africa details Carrie chats about.

Rebekah Johnston is a textile artist and educator from Nottingham, UK. Her art intertwines artistic self-discovery, sustainability, and the meditative practice of hand stitching. Embracing the unhurried rhythm of her craft, she finds solace and introspection in the deliberate act of slow stitching, allowing her thoughts to settle and reflect. 

Rebekah Johnston is a brilliant textile artist sharing her Found Shapes Patchwork tutorial at the Making Zen Online retreat.

Rebekah has a gorgeous website

Rebekah offers free applique tips too https://www.rebekahjohnston.co.uk/free-applique-tips

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Cennetta was on the podcast in October 2020 for SewOver50 Thursday. Today this episode is number 6 in the Top 20 Countdown and her podcast has been downloaded over 15,000 times.

Now the great news is Cennetta is teaching sewing at Calumet Middle School in Chicago. The school has established an after-school enrichment program that includes tailoring and sewing, culinary, theatre, music and more. Cennetta says ‘It’s the best!’

One of the great things about bringing people for you to listen to on Sew Organised Style podcast is that not only do you hear their stories, I stay in contact with them because we share so many life experiences. Cennetta has continually shared her sewing knowledge with me and the sewing community through her generous fitting posts. It’s a thrill to know she’s now sharing her knowledge with middle school students.