Pillow Talk

What's Wrong with My Sewing?

By: Craig Conover, Blake Dvorak

Narrated by: Craig Conover

The star of Southern Charm and cofounder and CMO of Sewing Down South reveals how he turned his passion for sewing into a profitable enterprise and a fulfilling life, while also taking us behind-the-scenes of one of Bravo’s most popular shows.

As a young boy sitting at a sewing machine in home economics class, Craig Conover had no idea that this hobby would one day change his life for the better. Growing up in Delaware, Conover experienced cruel bullying and suffered from severe anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. But while law school in Charleston seemed to provide the direction he needed, Conover spent years searching for meaning and passion in life. The chance to become a cast member on Bravo’s Southern Charm promised to provide that.

Though the show gave Conover a shot at fame and fortune, it also offered destructive temptations that fed his insecurities. As the show increased in popularity, he sank deeper into self-doubt. Unable to take control of his life, Conover quickly lost his job, his girlfriend, and his motivation. Then, at his lowest point, Conover turned to his passion—sewing—and slowly pulled himself out of the spiral. A chance phone call from an old friend gave Conover the support he needed to turn his hobby into a business. Soon after, Sewing Down South was born and became an overnight success, with Conover launching a multi-state “Pillow Party Tour,” being featured on HSN, and opening a retail store in downtown Charleston.

Now, Conover reveals the full story of the drama that swirled around him on the show—both on screen and off—and how it led to the founding of Sewing Down South. He also talks about how he was able to turn his passion into his work and reclaim the direction of his life and what lessons we can learn from his experience.

Great listen, especially for Southern Charm fans!

Better than I expected! Very interesting and authentic. Loved hearing Craig read his story. One of my favorite audible books to date!

Motivational read!

I literally listened to this book every free second I had until I finished it and I wanted it to keep going. It was very motivating and entertaining to listen to!

We all start somewhere…

In Pillow Talk, you learn the Southern Charm star and small business owner Craig Conovers start…and re-start, and all the bumps in-between. From being a child from the state of Delaware, to his migration to Charleston and entering into adulthood, reality TV, law school, addiction, relationships, and launching of a business during a worldwide pandemic. I do hope that I will run into Craig somewhere here in Charleston so I can shake his hand and thank him for this story! It’s awesome!!

Inspiring

Thank you for writing the book and filling in the gaps. Loyal fan of show and customer of Sewing Down South. Traveled to Bravo Con - New York just to see you in action at your both. You truly are the most personable.. I wish you to be the male version (Martha Stewart) I hung on every word and so glad you choose to narrate your book. It was fun to hear your words from you. I want you to win! Always - ….to be continued- love the last words of the book. Such a true Craig …….I quote - “I love you Paige”. You have heart and a soft side the world needs more of.

Be kind to yourself. We “fans” aren’t going anywhere. It’s always the soft moments of you that gave me hope that people would learn in the show and in the book - and now I seen in New York. . Life is a journey. Thank you.

My Christmas decorations are up and your pillows “ nutcracker” are in place. The perfect touch.
Can’t wait for your cook book - your line of dishes, pots and pans, home decor, bedding, outdoor/indoor furniture - maybe your own show in New York like Rachel Ray. You can do it!! I would tune in.
Cheering from the Gulf Coast of Texas!! As south as it gets for me. Hope to visit your store for my birthday .. thank you. Keep going. The best is yet to come.

Honesty and vulnerability will get you everywhere.

Loved the book! Amazed at how open and honest you were in all things - personal and business. Thank you for answering a lot of questions on the “rest of the story”. Great read!