“The language of sewing is universal. It’s a way to bring people from all over the world together, to find common ground, share stories and trade skills.
The overwhelming feeling of walking into the foyer of Second Stitch is one of generosity. There’s an abundance of light, space, thriving plant life and laughter. A hiss of steam from an iron and the rhythmic clattering of a dozen industrial sewing machines fill the air.
Founded by not-for-profit organisation VICSEG New Futures in 2017, Second Stitch is a sewing studio and teaching space in Melbourne’s north that offers alterations, products and production support. Set up as a social enterprise, it has a mission to economically and socially empower women from diverse backgrounds through sewing and textiles.
What began in a small corner of an empty studio space in Coburg has now flourished
