Discover why, in modern history, women's fashion deliberately sacrificed functionality for silhouette, while traditionally men's clothing accommodated up to 17 pockets in a single suit. The patriarchy and capitalism have shaped our wardrobes for long enough! Beyond its brief yet thorough explanation of why feminine clothing lacks pockets, The Magic of Pockets, empowers you to take action. Canadian author Jess Driscoll transforms frustration into practical rebellion, teaching you to add the pockets you deserve to the clothes you already own. Jess will lead the group through the process of hand sewing a basic patch pocket to an item that you own, be it a dress, a tote bag, a skirt or pair of pants, or another item of your choosing. Participants are required to bring in an item to sew your pocket to, the same type of fabric for your pocket (at least a 10" x 10" piece of material), scissors, needles, a ruler, pins and thread. There will be a limited supply of donated materials and tools available, but please bring anything extra that you have that you’d like to share with the group. All levels of sewers are welcome and encouraged to build community by sharing skills and promoting sustainability. This is a fun low-key social environment to enjoy an evening of slowing down, hand sewing and creative brainstorming. In partnership with Nine Ten Publications. Light refreshments will be available. --- Jess Driscoll is a writer and teacher who has been blogging since 2001. She lives on Semiahmoo land in the suburbs of Vancouver, BC. When she’s not sewing, she’s baking. When she’s not baking, she’s hiking. Through it all, she makes zines. The Magic of Pockets is her first published book of nonfiction. Follow the author at jessdriscoll.com. Nine Ten Publications is Canada's only independent press dedicated exclusively to publishing books and zines by Canadians about how to make things, how things are made, and why it matters. Under the leadership of publisher Kim Werker, Nine Ten is committed to sustainability and supporting the Canadian publishing ecosystem—every Nine Ten book and zine is printed in Canada on recycled paper. Find Nine Ten's books at your local bookstore, craft shop or public library, and learn more at ninetenpublications.ca. This event is open to all with limited space available and takes place in Room 862 on Level 8 of Central Library. Registration is required and this event will be capped at 30 people, so sign up early! ***If this event shows full please sign up to be on the waitlist, so you will be the first to know about subsequent events if you don't get moved to the registered list before the event. --- Accessibility: VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you have an access need that we have not addressed here, please email us at programs@vpl.ca. For more information on physical access, view the Accessibility information on the Central Library page.
