Kwa-Thema – Arise and Shine NPO has opened its doors to the community of Kwatsaduza by offering sewing lessons to people of all ages and genders. Founder Mapule Mashifane said the initiative they are ...

Just as TV’s “Dancing With The Stars” has prompted a resurgence of interest in ballroom dancing, “Project Runway” has created a renewed interest in sewing and designing clothes. “You better believe it ...

Most refugees come to the U.S. lacking the proper skills to find work. A teenager from the Chicago suburbs decided to address this by collaborating with a local center to teach refugee women how to ...

Not all that long ago, women met in sewing circles held in homes or churches to catch up on the latest news and take a break from everyday responsibilities. They would stash mending, piecework or ...