#227: Threading Change – Kat Camfield with Sophia Yang
5/26/20261 hr
Those of us who make some or all of our own clothes ourselves might feel like we’ve opted out of the fashion industry. However, as citizens of this planet and feminists, we can’t ignore the problems caused by clothing and fabric production. And, in fact, us home sewers might be well placed to have a huge positive impact. Because, as Sophia Yang, the founder of the world’s leading youth-led ethical fashion NGO, Threading Change, discusses with guest-host Kat Camfield, we know that clothes aren’t just commodities: they are creations that contain stories. And that concept is potentially powerful enough to disrupt the perception that clothing is disposable.
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Sophia Yang is the founder of Threading Change. You can also find them on Instagram @threadingchange.
Kat Camfield is a sewing teacher and sewing retreat organiser living in Victoria, Canada. You can follow Kat on Instagram @cooperativekatsews.
Hear Kat on previous episodes of CYT:
- Ep. #196: Eco Printing - Kat Camfield with Carly from Lorelei Textile Design
- Ep. #200: Making Check Your Thread - with Zoe & Kat, Part 1
- Ep. #201: Making Check Your Thread - with Zoe & Kat, Part 2
- Ep. #204: The Sewing Machine, A Novel - Kat Camfield with Natalie Fergie
- Ep. #214: Is Inclusivity Enough? - Kat Camfield with Frances from Sincere Studio
- Ep. #221: Upcycling Secrets - Kat Camfield with Brynn, Emily & Meagan
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Engaging people by making community quilts is one aspect of Threading Change’s many actions:
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First 90 secondsZoe Edwards· Host0:00
Those of us who make some or all of our own clothes might feel like we've opted out of the fashion industry. However, as citizens of this planet and feminists, we can't ignore the problems caused by clothing and fabric production. And in fact, us home sewers might be well-placed to have a huge positive impact. Because as Safiya Yang, the founder of the world's leading youth-led ethical fashion NGO, Threading Change, discusses with guest host Kat Canfield, we know that clothes aren't just commodities, they are creations that contain stories. And that concept is potentially powerful enough to disrupt the perception that clothing is disposable. So stick around a few minutes to hear more. Welcome to Check Your Thread, the podcast that will help you sew more sustainably. My name's Zoe, and I'm obsessed with sewing. I've been blogging about it for over 18 years, and I'm the creator and host of the popular handmade wardrobe challenge, Me Made May, which is just starting to wrap up this year. But like many people, I've become increasingly concerned about the climate and ecological crises, and I'm looking at the way that my lifestyle contributes to them. So in this podcast, I'll be nerding out about making clothes whilst exploring how to minimize the negative impact that it may have. I really hope you'll join me in this journey. Hello, lovely. Thank you for clicking on this episode. Are you doing okay? Have you had any sustainability wins lately? I'm not sure that I can point to any. Uh, I guess aside from selling a couple of garments