Sewn Up for Change: How Sustainable Sewing is Growing SI North Shore’s Membership
Soroptimist International North Shore’s “Sewn Up” upcycling sewing programme is stitching together a powerful story of sustainability, skills development, and Soroptimist values in action, while also inspiring new members to join our mission.
Originally launched in partnership with East Coast Bays Library and in collaboration with Trash Free Taiaotea, the initiative offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level sewing classes to local women of all ages. The aim: reduce textile waste heading to landfill, teach practical repair and upcycling skills, and build a stronger, more connected community.
The classes also support Heal the Teal, our national project raising awareness of ovarian cancer, through sewing items to sell and promote the cause.
We’ve found that many of our learners are drawn not only to the sewing, but to the values and community Soroptimists represents. By sharing our work, providing information about membership, and inviting participants to be part of something bigger, we’re growing our impact and our club.
Congratulations to our Sisters Online club who have had the following two Friendship Links confirmed within the last month:
• with SI Thunder Bay, Eastern Canada, Soroptimist International of the Americas
• with SI Tricities, Western Canada, Soroptimist International of the Americas
We look forward to following these Friendship Links and hearing of future projects and events which the two clubs share.