Summer 2020
I am excited for summer, as I typically am, this year. The flowers, sunshine and longer days give me hope.
Many of you know that Sewing Studio is not my full-time job, but what I often refer to as my "side-hustle".
I love sewing, sharing the power of creating, and I have a passion to teach the next generation.
Let's face it, having the Sewing Studio is also a great excuse to BUY ALL THE FABRIC!
Last weekend on a Zoom call with my "sewing pals" a question came up about Sewing Studio's "Statement" on Black Lives Matter. It took me off guard. I had to listen. In my working life I spend much of my day addressing all of the questions and issues and I have not been clear with my Sewing Studio clients.
While I have posted in my Instagram Stories, I failed to think that not all of my Sewing Studio customers use social media.
So let me be crystal clear...when you shop at Sewing Studio it is 100% ME.
No matter your race, gender or size...you are welcome and supported here.
Using the words of Maite from @Shes_mightymighty,
" No matter how open-minded, socially conscious, anti-racist I think I am,
I still have old, learned hidden biases that I need to examine. It is my responsibility to
check myself daily for my stereotypes, prejudice and ultimately, discrimination."
I am still learning, and will continue to learn, I will do better!
Please take care of yourself and be well,
Karleen
I am excited for summer, as I typically am, this year. The flowers, sunshine and longer days give me hope.
Many of you know that Sewing Studio is not my full-time job, but what I often refer to as my "side-hustle".
I love sewing, sharing the power of creating, and I have a passion to teach the next generation.
Let's face it, having the Sewing Studio is also a great excuse to BUY ALL THE FABRIC!
Last weekend on a Zoom call with my "sewing pals" a question came up about Sewing Studio's "Statement" on Black Lives Matter. It took me off guard. I had to listen. In my working life I spend much of my day addressing all of the questions and issues and I have not been clear with my Sewing Studio clients.
While I have posted in my Instagram Stories, I failed to think that not all of my Sewing Studio customers use social media.
So let me be crystal clear...when you shop at Sewing Studio it is 100% ME.
No matter your race, gender or size...you are welcome and supported here.
Using the words of Maite from @Shes_mightymighty,
" No matter how open-minded, socially conscious, anti-racist I think I am,
I still have old, learned hidden biases that I need to examine. It is my responsibility to
check myself daily for my stereotypes, prejudice and ultimately, discrimination."
I am still learning, and will continue to learn, I will do better!
Please take care of yourself and be well,
Karleen
Sewing Studio is an online garment fabric store located in Seaside, OR and ships nationwide in the United States within 2 business days of your order. In-person shopping and International shipping quotes available upon request.
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