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SEWING AND PATTERNMAKING WORKSHOPS
THE BEGINNING
Having emigrated from his home country to Venezuela and later to the United States, Hugo Herrera has developed a social conscience which has motivated him to share his knowledge of pattern cutting and sewing with others. In 2015, Hugo launched a series of free sewing workshops, which immigrant women heads of household have benefited primarily. Non-profit organizations such as MIRA USA have joined this effort to help others improve their quality of life. The classes, which were born from a promise, have a two-month duration and have already benefitted more than 70 people throughout six graduating classes. Hugo offers these workshops up to three times a year.
SOCIAL CONSCIENCE
Having emigrated from his home country to Venezuela and later to the United States, Hugo Herrera has developed a social conscience which has motivated him to share his knowledge of pattern cutting and sewing with others. In 2015, Hugo launched a series of free sewing workshops, which immigrant women heads of household have benefited primarily. Non-profit organizations such as MIRA USA have joined this effort to help others improve their quality of life. The classes, which were born from a promise, have a two-month duration and have already benefitted more than 70 people throughout six graduating classes. Hugo offers these workshops up to three times a year.
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The workshops teach the participants basic pattern cutting and sewing concepts.
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The students learn how to make pants, skirts and shirts.
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In class, each student uses concepts they learned to make innovative pieces with seasonal fabrics.