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Sew Tell Me is the official podcast from Sew Centre Ltd, bringing you conversations about sewing machines, accessories, techniques, as well as a peek behind the curtain of the sewing industry. With expert insights, helpful tips, and special guests, it's the perfect listen for sewing enthusiasts of all levels.

4d ago

Episode 10 - Sew That's A Wrap!

Episode 10 - Sew That’s A Wrap! Your favourite sewing industry duo is wrapping up season 10 of the Sew Tell Me Podcast with their most chaotic episode yet, and maybe a sneaky giveaway too 👀 In this episode, Callum and Claire touch on why they started the podcast, what season 2 will look like and what they are hoping it will do in growing our sewing community. Then they move onto the games… They wrap up two truths and a lie, never to be seen again… mainly because they’ve ran out of secrets… or have they.. 👀 Claire tests Callum’s sewing knowledge and needless to say he needs some extra lessons, and then the tables are turned when the whole office roasts Claire and Callum! 🔥 Callum also comes up with an impromptu giveaway too… fancy winning a £500 Barnyarns voucher? Let us know in the comments how many times Claire has said ‘absolutely’ in Episodes 1 - 10 of the podcast. The first comment that guesses correctly wins! The boring bits.. The winner is the first person to correctly comment how many times Claire has said ‘absolutely’ in episodes 1 - 10. To enter you must comment on the Episode 10 post on Instagram or Facebook (linked below) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590055986300 https://www.instagram.com/sewcentre?igsi=MXE2NnBrbmprOHVk&utm_source=qr Put a definitive number of times Claire has stated ‘absolutely’, across episodes 1 - 10 of the podcast Competition ends on 17th September 2026 at 10am The competition winner will be contacted by Sew Centre directly on Instagram or Facebook. A massive thank you for following along with the podcast in season 1, keep your eyes peeled for season 2, coming soon…. 🎙️In this episode: Why we started the podcast 🎙️What we’ve got planned for season 2 🤩The final reveal of two truth and a lie 🤭How much does Callum really know about Sewing…? 🧵The heat is turned up… when the office roasts both Callum and Claire 🔥 Subscribe to the Sew Tell Me Podcast and never miss a new episode packed with a peek behind the curtain of the ever expanding sewing industry, expert insights, and a healthy dose of banter from your favourite duo. #sewcentre #barnyarns #barnyarnsgiveaway #sewingpodcast #sewtellmepodcast
Aug 20

Episode 9 - Sew Many Choices…?

Episode 9 - Sew Many Choices…? THE PENULTIMATE EPISODE OF SEASON ONE 1️⃣ This week we are talking all things brands, from how we choose them as a retailer, considering brand ethos and stock availability but then also considering what our customers think about when choosing a brand of sewing machine and giving our best tips and tricks to look out for when making a decision. Callum gives us yet another hilarious story which reveals his past in hospitality… We round off the episode with our usual two truths and a lie, so which of Callum’s were true..? Was he the next Vivian Westwood? The big dog in the world of Cheese? Or a face mask and weights distributer..? Yeah we were confused too. Claire then gives three new statements, so do we think she is likely to walk into doors, sew over pins or buy 100m of fabric in one transaction…? Callum has his opinions but what do you think? 🎙️In this episode: Brands & how to choose them… 🤔Callum spills a bit of tea ☕️ Claire looses it hearing about Callum’s past in Hospitality… 🍽️ Callum reveals what’s he used to deal in… 🧀🏋Claire tests how well Callum knows her 👀🤕 Fancy sending us your funny story..? You can send in your funny stories via direct message on any of our social media platforms, or you can email: claire@sewcentre.co.uk Subscribe to the Sew Tell Me Podcast and never miss a new episode packed with a peek behind the curtain of the ever expanding sewing industry, expert insights, and a healthy dose of banter from your favourite duo. #sewcentre #barnyarns #hospitalitystories #sewingmachinebrands
Aug 13

Episode 8 - Sew Much To Edit…

Episode 8 - Sew Much To Edit… Claire and Callum are back with a new episode of the Sew Tell Me Podcast and this week they are talking all things staff at Barnyarns Sew Centre, giving you a peek behind the curtain of the different dynamics in the team, as well as an exclusive tell all from the staff themselves…. What is it really like working for Callum at Sew Centre… 🎙️In this episode: Who’s Who in the business 👀Claire gets banned from saying that word… 🤐Callum gets star struck 🤩The Staff expose the truth… will Sew Centre survive…? 📽️Claire reveals that she’s been a lier from the start.. Callum tells all on his previous ventures into cheese… 🧀 Fancy sending us your funny story..? You can send in your funny stories via direct message on any of our social media platforms, or you can email: claire@sewcentre.co.uk Subscribe to the Sew Tell Me Podcast and never miss a new episode packed with a peek behind the curtain of the ever expanding sewing industry, expert insights, and a healthy dose of banter from your favourite duo. #sewcentre #netflixdocumentary #barnyarns
Aug 6

Episode 7 - Sew Much to Tell..?

Episode 7 - Sew Much to Tell…? We are back with another episode and this week we are telling all from Festival of Quilts 2026, from our experience at the show, our favourite quilts and all the behind the scenes details from the Air BNB the staff were staying in and the antics we got up to! We have a hilarious funny story from one of our members of staff at Festival of Quilts, some special appearances from our own resident comedians as well as some hinting at the behind the scenes footage that is coming your way soon! 🎙️In this episode: Festival of Quilts 2026 Matt Wilding’s Winning Quilt Will transports Ben to a South African Jungle Callum worries about the up and coming Netflix DocCallum finally confesses which TV shows he applied for… Claire gives us three new statements for two truths and a lie Fancy sending us your funny story..? You can send in your funny stories via direct message on any of our social media platforms, or you can email: claire@sewcentre.co.uk Subscribe to the Sew Tell Me Podcast and never miss a new episode packed with a peek behind the curtain of the ever expanding sewing industry, expert insights, and a healthy dose of banter from your favourite duo.
Jul 30

Episode 6 - Sew You Wanna Be Famous...?

Episode 7 | Second-Hand Sewing Machines, Part Exchange Deals & Claire's Embarrassing Story! Looking for advice on second-hand sewing machines? Wondering whether a used sewing machine or part exchange sewing machine is the right choice? In Episode 7 of the Sew Tell Me Podcast, Callum and Claire explore why pre-loved sewing machines are becoming increasingly popular and how part exchange schemes are helping more people access quality machines they may not have been able to afford new. Along the way, Claire finally an embarrassing sewing-related story... a wardrobe malfunction that ends with her accidentally revealing far more than she intended! We also reveal the answers to our latest Two Truths and a Lie, where Claire uncovers which stories were true and which one was complete fiction. The answer might surprise you. To finish the episode, it's Callum's turn to keep everyone guessing with three brand-new statements. Did he really want to appear on The Apprentice, The Great British Sewing Bee, or Bear Grylls: The Island? Listen to Episode 7 to find out! Fancy sending us your funny story..? You can send in your funny stories via direct message on any of our social media platforms, or you can email: claire@sewcentre.co.uk 🎙️ In this episode: Buying second-hand sewing machinesThe benefits of part exchanging sewing machinesAccessing premium sewing machines for lessClaire's finally giving us an embarrassing storyTwo Truths and a Lie – the big revealCan you guess Callum's latest three statements? Subscribe to the Sew Tell Me Podcast and never miss a new episode packed with a peek behind the curtain of the ever expanding sewing industry, expert insights, and a healthy dose of banter from your favourite duo. You can also find us on social media: 🔗 📷 @sewcentre & @barnyarns 👥 @sewcentre & @barnyarns 🎶 @sewcentre
Jul 23

Episode 5 - Sew Many Bloopers

In this week's episode of Sew Tell Me, Claire and Callum dive into the realities of taking risks in business. Callum shares his honest experiences, lessons learned, and why sometimes the biggest rewards come from taking bigger risks! They also catch up on the latest news from the sewing community, including The Great British Sewing Bee, the growing conversation around adaptive fashion, and the Oh Scrap Sewing Challenge for August, hosted by @cinnamondaisystudio, celebrating creative ways to use fabric scraps and reduce waste. Expect plenty of laughs too, as Callum shares another hilariously embarrassing story, before the pair reveal the answer to last week's Two Truths and a Lie—which of Callum's stories was actually made up? Then it's Claire's turn to put everyone to the test with three brand-new statements, including one that contains a big confession. Can you figure out which one is the lie? If you love dressmaking, sewing, quilting, The Great British Sewing Bee, creative business, and hearing what everyone's talking about in the sewing world, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tune in for sewing news, creative conversation, business tips, and plenty of laughs.
Jul 16

Episode 4 - Sew The Truth Comes Out...

Callum finally discovers the truth... and it's a story he never saw coming. In this week's episode, we dive into the history of the Pfaff Creative Icon and Callum's long-running relationship with one of the world's most innovative sewing and embroidery machines. We talk about the new Creative Icon 3 and how people are already excited about its launch! Then things take an unexpected turn when our Head Technician, Will, shares a hilarious behind-the-scenes story that Callum is hearing for the very first time. Let's just hope Will still has a job by the end of the episode... To wrap things up, we reveal which of Claire's Two Truths and a Lie statements was the lie before Callum drops a surprising confession of his own. He then sets the challenge for next week with three brand-new statements. Can you work out which one is the lie before the next episode? Whether you're passionate about sewing, embroidery, quilting, or simply love the stories behind the machines, this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and plenty of Pfaff talk. Want to find out more about the Pfaff Creative Icon 3, give us a call on 07375548902! https://sewcentre.co.uk You can keep up to date with all of the latest from us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube with our platforms for Sew Centre, Barnyarns and Happy Japan UK
Jul 9

Episode 3 - Sew Show Me

This week, we're chatting all about kindness in the sewing community—a topic that couldn't be more relevant given everything that's been happening online recently. We also hear Callum's hilarious story from the Festival of Quilts and invite you to share your own funny sewing moments for a chance to feature in a future episode.To wrap things up, we finally reveal the truth... are Claire and Callum actually related? We reveal the answer to last week's Two Truths and a Lie before Claire takes her turn in the hot seat. Trust us, this one had us in stitches—keep an eye on our social media for the behind-the-scenes footage!If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like, rate, comment and subscribe. Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to stay up to date with all the latest from Sew Tell Me!https://sewcentre.co.uk https://www.barnyarns.co.uk
Jul 2

Episode 2 - Sew Much To Unpick!

We're back with a brand-new episode of Sew Tell Me—and yes, Callum just couldn't stay away! This week, we're chatting all about Claire officially joining the Sew Centre family, our excitement for the Festival of Quilts, and the launch of Happy Japan, complete with a few exciting surprises along the way. We're also putting out a call to our amazing sewing community. Have you got a funny, heartwarming, awkward or downright shocking sewing story? We want to hear it! Send us your stories and we'll unpick them in a future episodes. To round things off, we're playing Two Truths and a Very Questionable Lie. Can you work out which one is made up? We'll reveal the answer in next week's episode! Grab a cuppa, settle in, and let's get into it!
Jun 10

Episode 1 - Sew Far, Sew Good..

Welcome to the very first episode of Sew Tell Me! For our debut episode, we're sitting down with Callum, the boss behind Barnyarns and Sew Centre, to chat about how it all started, how the business has grown over the years, and what goes on behind the scenes. We talk about the journey so far, some of the challenges and highlights along the way, and a few exciting things that are coming up in the future. It's a chance to get to know the person behind the business and hear a bit more about what makes Barnyarns and Sew Centre what they are today. Whether you've been shopping with us for years or have only just discovered us, this episode offers a little insight into the past, present, and future of the company. We hope you enjoy listening! https://sewcentre.co.uk

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Sew Tell Me is the official podcast from Sew Centre Ltd, bringing you conversations about sewing machines, accessories, techniques, as well as a peek behind the curtain of the sewing industry. With expert insights, helpful tips, and special guests, it's the perfect listen for sewing enthusiasts of all levels.

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Sew Centre LTD
Years Active

2026
Episodes

10
Rating

Clean
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