African Stretch Fabric with Danielle Pierce

Published: May 17, 2023, 3 p.m.

Join host Lisa Woolfork as she talks with Danielle Pierce, the founder of African Stretch Fabrics, on the latest episode of the Stitch Please podcast. Danielle shares her family's sewing history, starting from her grandfather's tailoring shop in Arkansas in 1924, where her passion for sewing began. Lisa and Danielle discuss the significance of representation and the unique challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs. The episode includes personal stories and anecdotes, such as a captivating black-and-white photo of a protest in front of Danielle's grandfather's tailor shop in Memphis, reminding us of the importance of Black-owned businesses in the community. The conversation also unveils the first-ever pre-order for African Stretch Fabrics in cotton spandex, exclusively designed for the needs of sewists. But hurry, May 23 is the last day to place your pre-order.