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How the sewing machine empowered African women

How the sewing machine empowered African women

Posted by Rose on 9th Mar 2022

Although sewing machines were at first a tool of colonialism in Africa, a century later, in part due to women, they became tools of democratization. As part of Sympatico’s celebration of  … read more
What does being an artisan mean?

What does being an artisan mean?

Posted by Rose on 15th Dec 2021

This purveyor of artisan made clothing hones in on exactly how her eco-friendly clothing collection is artisanal.  Though I use machines in cutting and sewing the Trapeze Tunic, I c … read more

I blog about sustainable fashion, earth-friendly fibers like hemp and Tencel, capsule wardrobes, travel wear, and related subjects.