#157: The challenges and joys of micro business with Bevan O’Daly

How does a small business advertise the products it sells so it can stay afloat without encouraging over consumption? In the second part of my conversation with Bevan O’Daly,  owner of Bawn Textiles, we hear how she navigates this conundrum. Bevan also explains the difference between a small business and a micro business, and the additional challenges faced by the latter. Plus we get a fascinating view into her other world: textile conservation. 

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Bawn Textiles in a bricks and mortar shop in Glasgow, Scotland, as well as an online shop. You can also follow them on Instagram (@bawntextiles). 

Listen to the first part of the conversation:

• Ep. #156: How to Run an Ethical Textiles Shop with Bevan O’Daly

The Govanhill Baths Community Trust run an endeavour called Rags to Riches where you can learn skills including sewing. 

Another option for in-person sewing classes in Glasgow is Sew Confident. Listen to the pep talk that owner Jenny Drew gave us previously:

• Ep. #101: How to Prioritise Sewing with Jenny Drew

Swedish fashion and sewing pattern designer, Ann Ringstrand, elicited feedback from Bawn customers before writing her second book. 

Bawn Textiles also stock sewing patterns by:

• The Assembly Line
• Merchant and Mills 
• And others…

Two popular books are:

• Zero Waste Patterns by Birgitta Helmersson
• Creative Visible Mending for Knitwear by Flora Collingwood-Norris