{"id":95,"date":"2026-01-11T21:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T08:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sewingforsuccess.nz\/?page_id=95"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:33:56","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sewingforsuccess.nz\/?page_id=95","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing for Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Joining the threads of the community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sewing for Success is a charitable organisation dedicated to building skills, confidence, and connection through sewing. We believe sewing is more than a practical skill \u2014 it\u2019s a powerful tool for creativity, self-sufficiency, sustainability, and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Charitable Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sewing for Success, our mission is to build a vibrant community of sewists who are equipped with the skills and confidence to create clothes that not only look and feel great, but also embody sustainable practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment, we empower people to unleash their creativity, embrace self-sufficiency, and save money through the art of sewing. Together, we strive to cultivate a culture of resourcefulness, innovation, and environmental stewardship \u2014 making a positive impact on both individuals and the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Tutors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Charlie &amp; Di<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our tutors bring a wealth of experience, patience, and passion for sewing and teaching. They are committed to creating welcoming, encouraging spaces where learners of all ages and abilities can build skills at their own pace, try new things, and feel proud of what they create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sewing for Success is guided by a dedicated volunteer board who support our vision, governance, and charitable purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Michelle Lisa Evans<\/strong> \u2014 Chairperson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rana Sorensen<\/strong> \u2014 Trustee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charlotte Anne Baptist<\/strong> \u2014 Trustee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Karen Dianne Berg<\/strong> \u2014 Trustee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nikita Parks<\/strong> \u2014 Trustee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sewing for Success Joining the threads of the community Sewing for Success is a charitable organisation dedicated to building skills, confidence, and connection through sewing. We believe sewing is more than a practical skill \u2014 it\u2019s a powerful tool for creativity, self-sufficiency, sustainability, and wellbeing. Our Charitable Purpose At Sewing for Success, our mission is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-95","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sewingforsuccess.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/95","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sewingforsuccess.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sewingforsuccess.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sewingforsuccess.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sewingforsuccess.nz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=95"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/sewingforsuccess.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/95\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":299,"href":"https:\/\/sewingforsuccess.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/95\/revisions\/299"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sewingforsuccess.nz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=95"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}