Black Girls Sew is a nonprofit organization built on strong messaging: teach and empower young people to take ownership of and have pride in their clothing. Their first book offers the tools, knowledge, and vocabulary to help young people take back their fashion narrative.
Black and brown girls and boys need a space where they do not have to encounter misrepresentation of their culture, and this book provides them with a safe space in which to explore their creativity.
Primarily the book teaches basic sewing skills and design principles so that readers can create one-of-a-kind looks. By encouraging them to follow their curiosity, rather than telling them what to create, Black Girls Sew helps young fashionistas learn to take risks and explore creative play in clothing design.
The book contains basic sewing projects such as scrunchies, bags, headwear, a tutu, simple top and vest, plus various embellishing and upcycling projects. It is a great starting point for quick results and to get creative juices flowing!
The book encorages the reader to immerse themselves in the world of fashion, providing projects to create their own wares, and offering historical looks at prominent Black figures who have impacted the industry,
Black Girls Sew is a guide for all who are interested in fashion, design, and building their own powerful sense of self and style.
Softback, 175 pages
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These are beautiful needles, lovely to hold and use for Sashiko stitching. Beautifully packaged too with a little note inside about how they are made.
Lovely thread which is perfect for the job it was bought for, namely Sashiko stitching. This was my first time doing this sort of stitching and I found this thread perfect…it gives a really lovely finish. Can be used as a single thread or doubled up.
Thank you Grace! A lovely item to look at and an item that will be well used!!!
Many thanks for the 10yr pencil too. Many congratulations!! Please carry on. X
This beautiful ribbon arrived speedily & makes an appropriate & pretty trim for a seasonal children's story on my little theatre. Thank you.
This is my second purchase from Beyond Measure, expanding my range of colours. It's a lovely thread to work with, in a rainbow of colours. Promptly delivered with hand-written notes on the invoice, which adds a personal touch! Thank you, again