Hi Everyone! This week is a bit different. I'm really hoping you enjoy following along with me as I travel to Lusaka, Zambia to visit with the seamstresses that we support through Sew Powerful. The topic of organization carries through into several areas relating to this trip :) First, How did I do on my own organization prepping and planning my sewing projects to be able to travel for two weeks! Second, I worked with a few ladies to organize a few fun sewing projects to train the Lusaka seamstresses on some new skills, and lastly, how can we work with the co-op to provide them with a fun happy workspace that is organized and optimized for success? I hope you have fun watching this video and please share with me your thoughts and suggestions.... Enjoy!
Week Four tasks:
- Watch the video :) Then share your tips and suggestions for sewing room set up and storage for the Sewing Cooperative in Ngombe. It's basically a blank slate, and materials are very limited, but if we create a plan and it works for them we can set goals and begin to implement them :) It's also extremely dusty, no paved roads so dirt and dust abound!
- Interested in learning more about the Sew Powerful Purse project? You can find the free pattern at SewPowerful.org (scroll halfway down the page)
- Follow Sew Powerful on Facebook or join the Sew Powerful Purse FB group (it's very active and quite inspiring!)
- Post questions as comments under the Facebook Group Post
Resources (same list for the whole month long topic):
- My Sewing Room Inspiration Pinterest Board
- Pegboard Hooks
- Command Strips
- Thread Rack Wooden
- 10 Drawer Craft Cart - Tall plastic drawer unit for storing "projects in progress"
- Cascading Wall File Organizer - Plastic Inexpensive
- Metal Grid Magazine Wall Holder (just like mine in the video!)
- Desktop File Box (clear -change it up with new decorative file folders!)
- Fabric Organizer Boards - Mixed size set
- Art Bin 12x12x2 Storage box - Great for storing "projects in progress"
- 25x35 Bulletin Board - Cute & Stylish!
- Portable Kitchen Island (similar to the one shown in the video, a bit larger)
- Drawer Organizer Insert
- Comic Book Boards (6-3/4 x 10-1/2 or 7-1/2 x 10-1/2)
- Magazine Boards (8.5 x 11)
5 Comments
Thank you Cinnamon for sharing this wonderful video. I have been following your trip on Facebook and through your emails. You and Jason are two of the most giving folks I know. Not only do you help all of us with all your classes and access to many doll clothes designers but you also find the time to help others to help themselves. I am very proud to be part of the Sew Powerful organization by making purses. To me each purse is full of joy and hope for a better life. May God Bless you, your family and all your helpers.
Thanks Margot and Terri! I’m glad to know this touched your hearts :) and would be honored for you to be involved with us!
This is a charity that speaks to me, helping others through sewing. I love the enthusiasm of the children. Thank you Cinnamon and Jason for using your talents to help others.
WOW! I am lost for words, your an angle Cinnamon. You do so much for others including us, sharing your ideas, patterns and now this video of love. God has blessed you and your family. Thank you so very much.
Wow! This was a powerful video! I love what you guys are doing in Ngombe! What a blessing you are to the people there! Thank you so much for sharing! Your hearts are so big! May God bless you and the work you are doing! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be a part of the work!