Mondes Threads: She Will Hem Your Pants!

Monde Chisenga is an incredible designer, seamstress, alterations specialist, and sewing guide for new and seasoned sewers looking to gain confidence. Monde joins the Stitch Please podcast to share her journey from stressed-out accountant to sought-after seamstress and what she’s learned about herself and her value. Monde also shared the mindset shifts required to move from a profession she thought would be a great fit to a hobby that brought her joy. This opened up the conversation as we talked about how she started making money from sewing when she stopped undercharging her value. Monde also shares how alterations are a great way to enhance a more sustainable wardrobe, why she finds joy in her craft, and how she closes the gap in the clothing industry by making size-inclusive clothing for all body types. This episode is a treat for sewers looking for validation that their work is worth the price they set and the benefits of alterations over fast fashion.