Tuesday 17 June 2025: Welcome to Part 1 of our inspiring conversation with Alison Martin, the creative force behind Sew Like Dotty and the Sew Virtual community. 🌸

Over the past four years, Alison has grown Sew Like Dotty into a safe and fun online space for sewists. She also manages an encouraging and thriving Facebook group, which she now focuses on full-time after retiring earlier this year.

Alison’s passion for sewing was sparked by her mother and the garment industry in her hometown. With her deep-rooted skills and love for community building, she co-founded A Stitch in Tyne with two sewing friends—a local initiative that brings sewists together in the Tyne area for real-life meetups and creative collaboration.

👗 In this episode, we explore:

• The origins of Sew Like Dotty
• Alison’s journey from hobbyist to community leader
• How Sew Virtual and A Stitch in Tyne are connecting sewists online and offline

💬 Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where Alison shares the exciting sewing challenges she’s hosted for the community!

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Tuesday 24 June 2025: Sew Like Dotty returns this week with ideas about starting your own sewing group.

I’m thrilled to welcome back Alison Martin, the heart and hands behind Sew Like Dotty, for the second episode in our series! Alison is a beloved figure in the sewing world – a SewOverIt Pattern Insider, YouTuber, and the creator of the inspiring A Gift to November Challenge.

In this episode, Alison dives deeper into her journey, shares fresh ideas for starting your own sewing group, and talks about the joy of building community through creativity.

Whether you’re looking to connect with fellow sewists or spark your own local meet-up, Alison’s insights are full of warmth and practical wisdom. 🎁

Don’t miss her tips on handmade gifting through A Gift to November challenge, community sewing, and what it means to be part of the SewOverIt insider circle. 🧷

Subscribe, like, and join us as we celebrate the power of sewing to bring people together!