Sewing with Nancy  Nancy's Corner - Partners of the Americas, Part 2

Lynda Pracht, explains the role of sewing in the WI Nicaragua Partners of the Americas. Details

 

Program: Sewing with Nancy

Episode: Nancy's Corner - Partners of the Americas, Part 2

Lynda Pracht, coordinator for the Wisconsin Nicaragua Partners of the Americas, shares how she found a niche market to sell the Nicaraguan women's creations in order to supplement their income. The women use their free motion embroidery skills to embellish 18" doll dresses they make. Most of the work is done on treadle machines.

Duration: (5:31)
Premiere Date: 12/25/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G
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