How to Mend Clothing with Nina & Sonya MontenegroHow to Mend Clothing with Nina & Sonya Montenegro
Hippie Haven Podcast: How To Live A Harmonious Life
I have two special guests today, sisters, Nina and Sonya Montenegro, who just published an incredible book called mending life, a handbook for repairing clothes and hearts. The sisters have also previously written two other books together, a year in the garden and three year garden journal. Sonya and Nina are also co-founders and co-creative directors of a design studio, The Far Woods, which is located on an organic farm outside Portland, Oregon. Today. They're both sharing their mending journey and all their best tips on how you can repair your own clothes at home.
20:41•25 Mar 2020
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.
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