Mixed Messages

Mixed Messages

Annie Phillips: “Being mixed is simple to me – other people make it feel uneasy”

The Great British Sewing Bee winner on feeling at home, getting into percentages and her rich upbringing

Isabella Silvers's avatar
Isabella Silvers
Apr 20, 2026
∙ Paid

Hi, welcome back to Mixed Messages! This week’s guest is Annie Phillips, who is of mixed-white British and Ghanaian heritage. You might recognise Annie from winning The Great British Sewing Bee in 2022, or as the author of Upcycle, a guide to mending and altering, with practical sewing projects throughout. Annie is always a light in any room she’s in, a…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Isabella Silvers.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Isabella Silvers · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture