Fashion Design & Sewing Instructor
Anita's
Sewing Story
Anita Boey was born in Newfoundland, Canada, and lived in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, USA, Finland, Sweden; and is back in Canada as a Professor of Human Resource Management. She is also a self-taught Fashion Designer and began her partnership with Jamii as a Sewing Workshop Instructor since March 2023. She finds joy in sharing her passion for garment design, construction and machine sewing. She designs her garments to tell stories about cultural diversity, as a true reflection of her own multi-cultural upbringing. All are welcome to join Anita on Sundays for sewing!
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Sewing Projects at Jamii, 2024
Roots – Kimono with Statement Patchwork Collar
Start: May 5, 2024
Join us in a new series of sewing workshops this May. Our theme for this month is “Roots”, which encourages us to reflect on our profound connection with diverse origins that shape our identities. Our Lead Artist, Takako Segawa, envisions a metaphorical “tree” which draws strength and substance from its roots, so too can we find resilience and depth by nourishing the essence of who we are.
Sewing Facilitator, Anita Boey, has designed a Kimono-style cardigan, featuring a statement patchwork collar, to tell the story of our varied life experiences that makes us who we are as individuals. Each of us has an intricate tapestry that is unique, and we can proudly wear this on our collars!
Motherland Circle Top
Start: April 7, 2024
Join us in a new series of sewing workshops this April. Our theme for this month is “Motherland”, where we appreciate the Pan-African movement, and learn about the profound influence of African cultures on the global stage. A key element in this theme is the importance of collectiveness and celebrating the “we” in life. Sewing Facilitator, Anita Boey, has designed a Circle Top to tell the story of togetherness and collectiveness. Join in to create your own customized Circle top, using colourful and vibrant Ankara fabric (African Wax Print Fabric). Jamii will provide a selection of Ankara fabric for you to choose from.
By the end of this workshop series, you'll not only have a garment to treasure but also the pride of mastering new sewing skills!
Migration Wrap Top
Start March 3, 2024
Discover the artistry of migration through stitches in our upcoming sewing workshop series this March! Join us as we embark on a creative journey with Anita Boey, our Sewing Facilitator, who has crafted a two-tone wrap top symbolizing the essence of migration – a transition filled with aspiration and newfound optimism.
Embrace the opportunity to weave your own narrative of movement and migration by crafting a personalized wrap top. You're invited to infuse your heritage into your creation by bringing along 0.5 yards of fabric representative of your roots (preferably cotton). Don't have it? No worries! Jamii has a selection of vibrant solid cotton fabrics for you to explore. Join us, and let your stitches speak volumes about your journey!
Cropped Jacket
Start: January 7, 2024
To start this near year 2024, join us in this new series of Sewing Workshops. For the month of January and February, you will learn the skills and techniques to sew your very own Cropped Jacket to keep you warm, while looking stylish. In each session, you will practice one sewing skill, from drafting your pattern, cutting fabric, to sewing the front, back, collar and sleeves of your jacket. You will customize your jacket to your desired length.
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Gathered Skirt with elastic waistband
Start: January 7, 2024
To start this near year, 2024, join us in this new series of Basic Sewing Workshops. For the month of January and February, you will learn the skills and techniques to sew your very own skirt. In each session, you will learn one sewing skill, from drafting your pattern, cutting fabric, to sewing the skirt and encasing the elastic waistband. You will customize your skirt to your desired length.
