For me, a sewing machine represents the most absolute means of expression—like a third hand. It’s an object I adore because it renders so many things possible. It’s where everything comes to life. I tend to change sewing machines from one project to the next because I find myself sewing very thick pieces of padding or other fabrics, and I always end up breaking them. I’ve gone through six or seven since I started studying fashion, so I always pick the This story is from Kinfolk Issue Forty-Six Buy Now Related Stories Arts & Culture Issue 49 My Favorite Thing Heidi Gustafson on holding the hand of a faraway friend. Arts & Culture Issue 47 My Favorite Thing Tattooist Dr. Woo on the necklace that money can’t buy. Arts & Culture Issue 45 My Favorite Thing Gladys Chenel on the Egyptian god that oversees her home. Arts & Culture Issue 43 My Favorite Thing David Erritzoe shares the vial that sparked psychedelic thinking. Arts & Culture Issue 41 My Favorite Thing Architect Diébédo Francis Kéré explains the significance of his carved stool. Arts & Culture Issue 40 My Favorite Thing Designer Lucinda Chambers shares the story of her mother’s ring.
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