Dah John came to Buffalo over ten years ago, but spent eight years in a refugee camp in Thailand after leaving Burma. “I come to Stitch when my boys are at school. The extra money I earn is very helpful to my family.” Portrait by Luke Copping.

Mu Mu says she sewed every day in her home country of Burma. “I do lots of embroidery. I make scarves, elephants, and birds. Stitch helps me make money. I can take my work home with me and take care of my daughter.” Portrait by Luke Copping.