Sew a one-of-a-kind, fully reversible bucket hat to keep the sun off your face when you’re out on summer adventures! Students will learn how to work with a pattern to sew this hat from their selected materials.
You can bring your own fabric or choose from a wide variety of colors and prints from the Stitch Buffalo “recycled-for-reuse” fabric stash. All other supplies and equipment will be provided.
Students in this class should feel comfortable with basic sewing machine operation. It is best for those who have already taken a beginner class or who have other equivalent sewing machine experience.
INSTRUCTOR:
Munawara Sultana immigrated to Buffalo from Pakistan in 2021. She is a member of the Refugee Women’s Workshop at Stitch Buffalo and also sits on the organization’s Board of Directors. Despite the steep barriers to education faced by many Pakistani women, Muna was able to receive an undergraduate degree that prepared her for her career as an entrepreneur. She is currently working to rebuild the female-led artisan business she had established in Pakistan and hopes to open her own cafe that features products made by Pakistani women. Through this, she hopes to start a local conversation of the experience of women in Pakistan.
SKILLS LEARNED:
• Using a sewing pattern
• Cutting, pinning, and sewing curves
• Top stitching
• Adding interfacing to your projects for greater stability
SUSTAINABILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is committed to fostering sustainability practices and reducing waste in the textile industry. In this workshop, we will strive to minimize waste and work with supplies that have been rescued for reuse.
INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY:
Please contact us if you require any accommodations to make your visit safe and comfortable.
For each class, Stitch Buffalo offers one seat at half-price to a student or community member who otherwise could not afford to attend. To inquire about availability, please e-mail us.