The Sewing Podcast Podcast · November 13, 2026 · 27 min
Episode 3: All I want for Christmas - The Sewing Edition!
Sewing related Christmas gifts It seems to arrive earlier and earlier every year, yes its the run up to Christmas. During this episode Nikki and Helen have some perfect gift ideas for sewists. * First up its Whiteley Scissors https://www.whiteley.co.uk/shop/ These are crafted in Sheffield and have been since 1760. They are beautiful, beautiful things. * A gift with a bit of a difference is a Sneaker Making Kit. I saw these on the Sewing Bee a few years ago and vowed I would make some one day. Check out Lovely Jubly Fabrics to grab a kit - https://www.lovelyjubblyfabrics.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1846499-Sneaker-Making-Kits.html * A decent craft light is always a good idea - these can be like anything else, fairly reasonable right through to rather a lot!! I saw this Ikea hack, which also looks great and is incredibly versatile https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/smasnoere-led-decoration-lighting-dimmable-adjustable-colour-60597247/ * Helen has these gorgeous pattern weights by Foxglove & Field. They look like little bobbins of thread and are covered in Liberty fabric https://www.foxgloveandfield.co.uk/ * A great gift, not just for sewists, is an audio book or podcast subscription. A local music shop near us in Sheffield, Crescendo Music - sells these fabulous cards with an audiobook inside. If you don’t live in Sheffield or can’t get there, then you can order these online - https://audiobookinacard.com/#54557ddce8e3c0a4c6295f54fdd0d68a * I mentioned these beautiful resin magnetic pin dishes, then gotta be honest, struggled to find where I’d seen them!! I found some on Etsy…and kinda ordered some for myself while I was browsing!! https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1463642660/magnetic-resin-coasters but if you don’t want to order a resin one then these are also available https://littlelegsfabrics.co.uk/products/magnetic-pin-dish?srsltid=AYCX9vJhBQ1vPLArqS9XK-CduSw7lOSDKBFT9orNiCWw8JVlwcdagYRo We sell something similar in Annie’s Sheffield too * I also have one of these nifty little magnetic pin catchers attached to my machine https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1176149285/prym-cat-magnetic-needle-minder-pin This would make a great stocking filler prezzie * And last but not least a hump jumper or the more boring name, a bulky seam aid - another great stocking fille https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/bulky-seam-aid?srsltid=AYCX9vKd6AlEs3Z4bhAE838eHhQiDOBJ8w00LNaqa6fQTz2lKwDkg8jk We sell these at Annies in Sheffield too!! Check out Nikki’s Insta for some images of all the lovely sewing prezzies, Happy Shopping!! Don’t forget to give us a follow on Substack The Sewing Podcast I’m Nikki, you can also find me on Insta and Tik Tok as @QuirkySeamstress and Substack as Nicola Downham I’m Helen and you can find me on Insta, Facebook and Tik Tok as @badgerandbobbins, on Substack as Helen Miller and my website is https://www.badgerandbobbins.co.uk/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesewingpodcast.substack.com