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SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Chicana fashion designer, Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, was introduced to sewing at a very young age by her immigrant parents. In 2013, she opened a sewing studio named Sew Loka. As a Mexican-American female business owner, Claudia is breaking down barriers, blurring societal norms and proudly welcoming BIPOC and underserved communities through affordable, edgy, and upcycled handmade goods. This SKILLS PAY BILLS podcast will focus on the local makers and creators that excite and inspire Claudia. The podcast is filmed inside of the "Sew Loka" sewing studio located in historic Barrio Logan, San Diego. Thank you for listening!!!
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka Podcast
Skills Pay Bills #109 - Slow Fashion Day Recap w/ Chris Carson (@bychriscarson)
Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski of Sew Loka and Chris Carson from The Homegrown Project SD sit down to reflect on Slow Fashion Day 2025.
The co-organizers share how the event started and discuss their favorite moments from this year's festival—from hands-on workshops to sustainability panels and fashion shows—and the community members who helped make it happen. They talk about what worked, what they learned, and give a sneak peek at plans for 2026, including expanded workshops and new partnerships.
Whether you attended this year or are curious about the slow fashion movement in San Diego, Claudia and Chris offer an honest look at building a community event focused on sustainable fashion and local makers.
Recorded at Sew Loka in Barrio Logan, San Diego 12/15/25
https://sewloka.com/
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