Naomi, Author at Naomi Fata

Author: Naomi

I'm a wife, mom, small business owner, writer and life coach. Using my gifts to encourage others as they grow in the gifts and talents they have been given.

How to Instill Sustainable Sewing Habits in Kids

Posted on March 23, 2023April 1, 2023 by Naomi

Parents today strive to raise their children not just to be responsible and kind, but many are concerned also about sustainably. This is not only important as a lifeskill, because more sustainable living can lead to better spending habits, but also will help reduce environmental waste. In the past few decades, with the rise of fast fashion, clothing waste has significantly increased, leaving piles of clothing on...Read More

Basic Tips for Creating Sustainable Sewing for Your Home

Posted on March 1, 2023March 2, 2023 by Naomi

Living sustainably is an important part of life - whether we look at it from a spiritual perspective of good stewardship, a homemaking perspective of being present in our home, or an environmental perspective of reducing toxic waste. Home décor and fashion are two areas in which repurposing materials has become increasingly popular though many approach this through the lens of upcycling, or creating something entirely new...Read More

Sewing as a path to independence

Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 by Naomi

As an avid reader, stories of women with thread fascinate and inspire me. Last summer I read By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley, a historical novel about fashion designer Ann Lowe. Ann grew up in the deep south, and learned the art of sewing from her grandmother who was a former slave. She sewed for the elite white southern society women and went on to be...Read More

Fast Fashion is intended to make you less content

Posted on January 5, 2023May 1, 2023 by Naomi

In the past two decades the clothing production has doubled. It isn’t because we need more. It is because the industry is marketing to make us want to buy. Every week or two well known brands like Zara are putting out new collections. As a professional sewist I have seen the clothing come in and out of my studio year after year but I haven’t taken a...Read More