# Power of the Needle

**By My Store Admin** · 2022-01-21

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Hey y'all, its Libby here, feeling very energized and excited for the year of sewing potentials! After we conducted our survey at the end of last year, I was admittedly tickled to hear that the majority reason for sewing is that you simply ENJOY it! I know that might sound obvious, but since we sew for a living here at [Sew Co.](https://www.wcsewco.com/), sometimes I need that reminder that sewing can be hobby. It was for me since I was eight, but over the years I’ve sewn less. The days when the crew needs help on production and I can lend a hand on the machine are some of my most enjoyable work days. Thank you all for reminding me of that.

For me, sewing has become a mission to preserve skill, and to create sustainable models for textile production. While you all are having a blast, I commend you for being part of a powerful movement as well. I believe sewing your own clothes is the most sustainable fashion choice you can make. So BRAVO! I love the fact that doing good can be so enjoyable – planning your makes for the year, choosing fabric you love to work with, connecting with the community on techniques, and then bringing the garment to life with pride and self-admiration. It's a very full practice.

There are so many ideas to dig into, but I'm most craving new thoughts on sustainable fashion and how the home-sewing community are great stewards in this movement. I've had a reading list I've been meaning to get to for years (I've never even read [Overdressed by Elizabeth Klein](https://www.elizabethclinebooks.com/overdressed), sshhhh!), and then these two books showed up on my desk at Sew Co. from Rosie (who you might have seen in our [How to Measure video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=11s&v=E_hDrRtw_Ag)). Rosie has a degree in sustainable textiles and is an incredible member of the Sew Co. team.

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They suggested the [Craft of Use by Kate Fletcher](https://katefletcher.com/projects/craft-of-use/) as my first read. And so now I have an assignment! Do you want to read it with me and talk about it after? A super loose book-club of sorts? [Sign up here to get more info](https://mailchi.mp/openstudiopatterns.com/kf1o0tqnrq) (no pressure to commit) and we can schedule a live conversation, or DM, email, post comments here. The deadline will be Feb 17 to have it read. What do you say???

**Tags:** Sewing Basics, Wardrobe Building Philosophy

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