#245: The State of Sewing – Knit + Stitch Show 2026

The big sewing shows are potentially a great opportunity to find out what’s going on currently in both the sewing industry and the community. I spent four days earlier this month at the Knit + Stitch show at Alexandra Palace trying to get a sense of both. I recorded conversations with three previous CYT guests and one new voice who you will adore, each sharing their take on what’s going on with sewing more broadly, and giving us updates on their own sewing related endeavours. Support the podcast over on Patreon! I spoke to my guests at the Knit + Stitch Show at Alexandra Palace in London between 8th-11th October 2026. Tony: Find out more about Tony on his website, and see his latest projects on Instagram @tonyr.maker. Listen to my previous conversations with Tony: Ep. #124: Fearless Sewing with Tony Rae Ep. #234: Making Sewing Accessible for All Genders with Tony Rea Tony collaborated with Emporia Fabric to create the Tony shirt pattern: Tony has recently been involved with the Sew and Sews Cornwall CIC and Keep Ahead of Hair. Maria: Maria Theoharous makes the Sew Organised Style podcast. Follow Maria on Instagram (@velosews). Listen to my previous episodes with Maria: Ep. #138: Making Sewing Podcasts with Maria Theoharous Ep. #139: Behind the Scenes of Podcast Making with Maria Theoharous Sewing pattern designer Megan Nielsen recently launched the Sewciable app. Maria talked about the Reverse Garbage creative reuse centres in Australia. Maria created the @everythingfrocktails Instagram account. Caroline: Check out and sign up to the Destasher website and follow them on Instagram @destasher_uk. Listen to my previous conversation with Caroline: Ep. #225: Destashing Online with Caroline from Destasher  SarahJane: SarahJane and previous-sewing-bee-contestant Lauren Tedstone. Follow SarahJane on IG @quepale_showgalsj. SarahJane was working on the Rainbow Fabrics stand. Rainbow Fabrics supports Destash 4 Palestine and Thread Brothers among other excellent causes. SarahJane and I were both wearing the Dressmaker’s Charm Necklace from Fabric Godmother. Find SarahJane at the Stitch Festival in Angel, London, next March.