RAISING CONSCIOUSNESS

One stitch at a time

When Rebecca and I first started The Nest, I was greatly inspired by the work of writer, activist and crafter Betsy Greer, who coined the term Craftivism. I recently looked back at the Craftivism Manifesto and it’s heartening to see how true we’ve stayed to our initial vision.

Craftivism is about raising consciousness, creating a better world stitch by stitch, and things made by hand by a person. It is also about sharing ideas with others in a way that is welcoming, not dividing, and celebrating traditional skills in new ways. As well as remembering and respecting the makers that came before us, adding to the dialogue and leaving something for the next generation of craftivists.

Through our little Haberdashery, we’ve raised awareness about textile waste and how the community can take action. Our resource recovery program also preserves sewing memorabilia in our Heritage Collection and enables us to run free programs like the Exchange Project to pass on skills.

The Nest Haberdashery is like a Craftivist dream-come-true.

So to celebrate all the small acts of crafty-activism, please enjoy this month’s issue that showcases the diversity of our volunteers’ aprons and uncovers a miniature replica of Grandma’s house. We even dive into Gen Z taking on fast fashion and reveal how one little Chanel-inspired jacket inspired a bit of in-house collaborative couture.

Remember, my craftivism can be different to your craftivism, and that’s okay.Roz Holt, The Nest CEO & Co-Founder

The Everton Park house that became 'home' to The Nest Community