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

Links: Leona's Sewing Studio, Future Designers of America, Custom Wedding Designs,BMI's Redefining Industry

The ready-to-wear clothing industry nearly killed the appetite -- and the need -- for home sewing. At <a href="https://www.leonasews.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Leona’s Sewing Studio</a> colorful fabrics, humming machines and constant camaraderie have helped create a revival of the nearly lost art. We hear from founder Ireatha Leona Woods and three of her students: Brenda Squirrell, Nichelle Midon and Lori Ferrara.
Links: <a href="https://www.leonasews.com/">Leona's Sewing Studio</a>, <a href="https://www.leonasews.com/fdoaprogram" data-cms-ai="0">Future Designers of America</a>, <a href="https://www.leonasews.com/wedding-attire" data-cms-ai="0">Custom Wedding Designs,</a>BMI's <a href="https://www.thebmi.org/redefining-industry/" data-cms-ai="0">Redefining Industry</a>

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