Welcome To
Brown Girls Sew
The Revolution is Threaded.
Preserving the legacy of sewing. Empowering the next generation. Building confidence, one stitch at a time.
Hi, I’m Dr. Jayé McNair Obaseki
I’m a teaching artist, educator, and curator committed to empowering Black and Brown girls through the transformative art of sewing. With over 15 years of experience in fashion design, costume creation, quilting, and fiber arts, I founded Brown Girls Sew to pass down the legacy of sewing while nurturing confidence, creativity, and critical thinking.
Inspired by Yoruba textiles and legendary artists like Faith Ringgold and Harriet Powers, I’ve designed an intergenerational space where tradition meets transformation. Our workshops are more than lessons, they are powerful portals into heritage, community, and self-expression.
What We Do
We teach sewing and needle arts as tools for empowerment and legacy building. Whether through doll-making, identity quilts, or fashion design, each girl learns to:
- Express herself
- Solve problems creatively
- Build patience and focus
- Embrace culture with pride
“The needle paves the way for thread. The sharper the needle, the easier it moves through fabric.”
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