Sarai just posted a great article on the Coletterie about 3 of the reasons she sews. I’ll give you a moment to read it.

I love her reasons because they are all reasons I particularly love sewing. But they also all relate to why I feel sewing has so much potential in and for education. Practising creativity, developing an appreciation for what we take for granted, and being part of a community are important for all of us. Sewing and textiles is such an amazing way to bring all of these lessons and community into the school. Sometimes I see textiles being dismissed as being into shallow fashion. But we all (or most of us anyway) wear clothes. Clothing is a huge industry, need, and use of resources. And we have the opportunity to combine this essential industry with exploring our own creativities in supportive communities. I’m just so excited about it.