Stitching Stories: Nina and Sonya Montenegro on Mending Clothes and Hearts
This is something that anyone can do and anyone can pick up, and it's a really important point for us to keep that accessibility- and I don't want to say the bar- kind of low, but that's truly the way it is, where it's like.
Ever wondered how mending clothes can also mend hearts? In this episode of the Hippie Haven Podcast, Callee chats with the talented sisters Nina and Sonya Montenegro. These two aren't just co-founders of a design studio; they're also the creative minds behind 'Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts'. Their journey into the world of mending began at home, and today they share their insights on how this simple practice can have profound environmental and emotional benefits.
From practical tips on fixing your favorite shirt to organizing community mending events, Nina and Sonya cover it all. They delve into the importance of sustainability, eco-activism, and living mindfully. This episode is packed with useful advice and heartwarming stories that will inspire you to pick up a needle and thread. As Nina puts it, 'This is something that anyone can do and anyone can pick up, and it's a really important point for us to keep that accessibility'.
Tune in to learn how you can join the movement of repairing and mending, making a positive impact on both your wardrobe and your well-being.