Denise Archer shares her personal experience battling cancer and how sewing played a vital role. We discuss sewing as an escape and the power of knowing our bodies through our relationship with making clothes. Denise also shares her perspective on body image post-cancer and reconstructive surgery.
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1988: Dress refashioned into a jacket with a bonus fanny pack.
1990: The striped jumpsuit.
1992: Refashioned denim jean jacket and one of the hats Denise used to sell.
1994: Denise’s beloved fake fur leopard print dress, with future husband Jason.
2002: Denise’s coat making phase.
2008 – 2013: The RTW fast. Colette Iris shorts and the thrifted Ralph Lauren cable-knit sweater that held on to the bitter end.
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thank you for this episode. I do not have any type of cancer but totally understand hating my body. I have Fibro and CFS and it is so difficult to function some days. What a touching story your guest was strong enough to share.
Thank you for your comment, Christianne. It is great to hear your feedback and also that you connected with Denise’s story in some way. We appreciate your support in listening to the podcast!