About this episode
Lisa shares how she created the perfect travel wardrobe for her trip to Ghana, focusing on style, culture, and comfort with handmade outfits.
This week on Stitch Please , Lisa shares how she stitched up the perfect travel wardrobe for her trip to Ghana. From breathable fabrics to comfy dresses and practical pants, she breaks down how to balance style, culture, and comfort all while rocking handmade looks. Because nothing travels better than an outfit you made yourself. Hosted By: Dr. Lisa Woolfork Senior Producer: Krystal Hill Producer: Mike Bryant ==== ======= Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the…
People in this episode
Host: Lisa Woolfork
Topics covered
- travel wardrobe
- breathable fabrics
- handmade clothing
- style
- culture
- comfort
Keywords
- Ghana
- comfy dresses
- practical pants
- Black women
- sewing
Mentioned in this episode
Products: breathable fabrics, comfy dresses, practical pants
Places: Ghana, Charlottesville, Virginia
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