Trixi Symonds - Sew A Softie

About this episode

Trixi Symonds discusses her journey in creating the Sew a Softie movement and its impact on children's creativity and confidence.

In this episode of the Sew & So Podcast, we welcome Trixi Symonds, the founder of the global kids-sewing movement Sew a Softie. What started as one teacher’s passion for introducing children to hand sewing has grown into an international creative community that has inspired thousands of kids, parents, and educators in more than 40 countries. Trixi shares how she learned to sew, the family influences that shaped her creative life, and the moment a simple handmade softie turned into a worldwide movement. She also talks about the Global Kids Sewing Party, the impact Sew a Softie has had on children and classrooms, and why sewing remains such a powerful tool for confidence, creativity, and connection. From designing toys for movies to teaching workshops around the world, Trixi’s story is a reminder that small stitches can create big change.

People in this episode

Guest: Trixi Symonds

Topics covered

• kids sewing
• creativity
• hand sewing
• community
• education

Keywords

• Sew a Softie
• Trixi Symonds
• kids sewing
• hand sewing
• creative community
• confidence
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sew a Softie, Sew & So Podcast, Flint Rock LLC, BERNINA

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