Stitches for Britches | A Gallery from Spectrum | RNZ National

From Spectrum 22 June 2014

‘Stitches for Britches’, a team of 12 women mainly from Taranaki, recently held sewing workshops for the women of Kharikhola village in Nepal, building on the example set by Sir Edmund Hillary who helped the Sherpas help themselves.

On the way to Kharikhola village.

Kharikhola village community.

Now watch closely - it's your turn next.

Mothers class.

Pink was the favourite colour for pants.

The last stitches.

Washing day.

Sherpa porter takes a breather.

Vegetables grow on the terraces.

Kharikhola village life centres on children.

A beanie bonus.

Finished beanies, bright colours preferred.

Proudly displaying their finished track pants.

All clap hands.

Relaxing after the fashion parade.

Swanky! But you expect a bit of design flare from these women.

The Stitches for Britches team. (from left) Sally Masson, Julie Owen, Elle Bray, Marie Grace, Robin Drake, Isobel Rose, Kathy Farley, Rachel McKean.

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