Stitch Please

Sew Your Travel Clothes

March 4, 2026·29 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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 WoolforkSenior Producer: Krystal HillProducer: 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 power of creative liberation.Instagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa Woolfork======Stay Connected:YouTube: Black Women StitchInstagram: Black Women StitchFacebook: Stitch Please Podcast--Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletterCheck out our merch hereLeave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode.Join the Black Women Stitch PatreonCheck out our Amazon Store

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