Exploring the narratives, motivations and experiences of women engaging in an online sewalong #fussycuttingsewalong
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Bristol
Department Name: Sch for Policy Studies
Abstract
The focus of my PhD study is to explore, in detail, the narratives and experiences of women engaging in an international, digital sewalong. This will include exploring their personal narratives as well as the narrative of the group as a whole, their individual sewing backgrounds, their motivations for sewing, their motivations for engaging in social media led sewing, the role of social media in supporting or hindering their sewing, as well as any potential benefits to sewing.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Debbie Watson (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Naomi Clarke (Student) |
Publications
Clarke N
(2019)
Exploring the Role of Sewing as a Leisure Activity for Those Aged 40 Years and Under
in TEXTILE
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES/J50015X/1 | 30/09/2011 | 01/10/2021 | |||
| 1759079 | Studentship | ES/J50015X/1 | 30/09/2016 | 25/08/2027 | Naomi Clarke |
| ES/P000630/1 | 30/09/2017 | 29/09/2027 | |||
| 1759079 | Studentship | ES/P000630/1 | 30/09/2016 | 25/08/2027 | Naomi Clarke |
| Description | Group visit to specialist Textile Research Study Group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | I attended a study day for the British Quilt Study Group (part of the The Quilters' Guild) who have typically research historical textiles. The aim was to show a new branch of research which explores social media and textiles in the current day, as well as the women using such means. The group expressed interest in the more modern take on Quilt Studies. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Radio Interview BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | I attended London to take a quilt that had been made by women from all around the world to the BBC Studios for BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. I spoke about the use of stitch being a choice for women and no longer something that had to be done because of their sex. I spoke about the positive aspect of social media for enabling women to connect with other like-minded people irrespective of age, sexual orientation, social class, economic status and location. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |