Sew & Tell

Give new life to your previously loved clothes in an embroidery workshop hosted by Little Manila Queens Bayanihan Arts. Participants will share stories about textile traditions, learn three simple embroidery techniques, and stitch a design onto their chosen garment. Attendees are encouraged to bring an item of clothing, and all other materials will be provided.

Cecilia Lim is a Queens-based artist and conflict practitioner working across visual art, film, and embodied practices. She is the founder and lead artist of the Remember Y(our) Connection / Tandaan Ang Ating Ugnayan project, which supports climate justice.

Abby Manwiller is a textile artist and climate activist. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in sustainability and is working to build a more equitable fashion industry.