About Us
‘Basadi’
Basadi is the Sesotho word for women. It is primarily spoken by The Basotho people who have long inhabited Southern Africa in the Lesotho Region. Sesotho is one of the 12 official langauges in South Africa and is spoken by about seven million people.
Basadi Sewing was created in 2024 by Adventure4Change to empower newcomer moms who participate in their weekly women’s sewing programs.
The name Basadi was suggested by one of Adventure4Change’s staff members, Keorapetse, who speaks Sesotho.
As COVID-19 restrictions eased, the sewing program at Adventure4Change became a lifeline for newcomer moms. Amidst rising social isolation, it offered a welcoming space in the Waterloo Region for connection, sharing, and creativity. What started as a simple weekly gathering grew into a vibrant hub where women from diverse backgrounds and cultures shared fabrics, designs, food, and a passion for sewing. This community-driven initiative led to the creation of Basadi Sewing.
Recognizing the growing demand for sewing services in the region, Basadi Sewing provides 1) meaningful, low-barrier employment for newcomer moms and 2) an additional income source forAdventure4Change to fund its sewing program.
Our Story
At Basadi Sewing, we provide both individual and professional sewing services that are rooted in sustainability and community:
Sewing Classes: We teach sewing skills to individuals of all levels, emphasizing slow fashion principles like quality craftsmanship, upcycling, and mending.
Professional Services: We offer businesses high-quality tailoring, alterations, and uniform design services that prioritize sustainability by reducing textile waste.
Workshops: We facilitate sewing workshops for groups of all sizes! From hand stitching to sewing 101, we can provide a social and educational activity for your team. We also offer sewing classes to groups as therapeutic activities.
What we Do
To sign up for our classes or hire us for professional sewing services, you can click the buttons below.
Basadi Sewing was created in partnership with The Community Company, a Certified B Corporation focused on creating sustainable social enterprises. Learn more about them below: