EPISODE · Sep 8, 2021 · 43 MIN
The African Lookbook with Catherine McKinley
from Stitch Please
The Stitch Please podcast will celebrate its 100th episode on 9/15/2021. As part of that effort, we are looking to add 100 additional Black Women Stitch Patreon supporters by the 100th Stitch Please podcast episode publication date. These funds will be used to build financial stability for the podcast while alleviating the pressure of a solo operation. Will you join us? For as little as $2 a month, you can help Lisa hire consistent editorial and production support. Thank you SEW much to our new Patrons! Welcome Cynthia, Terry, Kacina, Alyssa, Cathy, Heather, Shannon, Brandy, Gaëlle, Kristi, Lee, Mo Jo, Alison, Shonkeisha, and Kate. THANK YOU! Learn more about Catherine McKinley Instagram: @the_african_lookbook and@cemck2 www.catherinemckinley.net www.themckinleycollection.com Catherine says that some of her "most meaningful experiences were sitting at sewing tables in Africa and watching the contact between a seamstress and clients. Sewing orders or elaborate alterations are a weekly or monthly indulgence for many women, so the gossip and planning, the low grade competition, and the intimacy of fittings, etc. was wonderful, not to mention the latest styles and new cloth designs, which changed so rapidly." Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Check out our Amazon Store Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch Instagram: Black Women Stitch Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast
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The African Lookbook is a visually-stunning, historically significant, and lovingly curated collection of a century of African women's imagery. Catherine McKinley has collected thousands of images, many given to her by friends who entrust these precious photographs to her care. Listen to the episode to learn how the camera and the sewing machine are both tools of colonialism. Patreon supporters can see the uncut video of Lisa and Catherine's conversation, which is about 30 minutes longer than the published episode.
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