Podcasts Government On The Record Sewing new skills and friendships in Howard County

Sewing new skills and friendships in Howard County

Published: Oct. 26, 2023, 2:53 p.m.

The ready-to-wear clothing industry nearly killed the appetite -- and the need -- for home sewing. At\xa0Leona\u2019s Sewing Studio\xa0colorful fabrics, humming machines and constant camaraderie have helped create a revival of the nearly lost art. We hear from founder\xa0Ireatha Leona Woods\xa0and three of her students:\xa0Brenda Squirrell, Nichelle Midon and Lori Ferrara.

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Links: Leona's Sewing Studio,\xa0Future Designers of America,\xa0Custom Wedding Designs,BMI's\xa0Redefining Industry

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