Simply Sewing

WE SEW TOO!

The sewing space is often credited with being a welcoming and warm space for all. It is a place to express creativity, improve mental health and find community. But it is so important that as sewists we think about how we can make this space more inclusive for minority groups. Clive was one such sewist who has started a movement to create space for everyone.

STARTING A MOVEMENT

Clive Bruder, along with partner Mark Francis (The Great British Sewing Bee 2020), is a pattern designer and business owner. Together, Clive and Mark travel the country with their business going to shows, teaching and doing talks. But Clive saw a real need to encourage minority groups in the sewing space and soon the

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