Sewing and Mending: A Resistance to Disposability

In this episode, Monica Johnson interviews Janine Inselmann, CEO of Sewing Lab, about sustainable textile practices, community engagement, and circular fashion. Janine believes that sewing and mending are both ways to combat fast fashion and disposability. She also sees the skill as having a multiplier effect that can be shared and passed down.Monica and Janine discuss how sewing skills preserve cultural heritage, engage communities, promote sustainable living, and create economic opportunities.Key Topics-Sewing as a tool for sustainability and waste reduction-Community engagement and education in textile reuse-Cultural heritage and traditional textiles in modern fashion-Impact of policy and education on sewing skills and environmental awareness-Innovative approaches to repair, upcycling, and clothing swaps#sewingprojects #sustainablefashion #mendingclasses #theloopbyplanetaid #clothingrepair