The hab by Usha presents the Sewing Festival India 2025 in Mumbai
Mumbai, India — June 09, 2025: This June, the Sewing Festival India 2025 hosted by and at The hab by Usha, celebrates sewing, sustainability, and handmade innovation. Kicking off on International Sewing Day, the 3-day Festival – from June 13 to 15, between 2:00 to 7:00 PM daily – brings together creatives, designers, DIYers, and conscious consumers at The hab’s vibrant experience centre in Mumbai.
This year’s theme, STITCHVERSE: The Future of DIY Fashion & Craft, sets the stage for a future-forward, boutique-format event spotlighting the modern face of sewing through hands-on workshops, industry panels, and creative conversations.
Festival Highlights
WORKSHOPS
- Stick & Stitch with Akshata Jain (Knot Your Type) – A social-media-fuelled embroidery brand redefining upcycling through modern DIY kits and accessible design.
- Scrap to Swag with Renu Sisodiya, Experience Lead, The hab by Usha – A hands-on patch-making workshop with The hab’s in-house textile expert and multi-skilled artist.
- Totes & Trims with Rabab Kanchwala (G&R) – Learn to create a reversible gingham tote with patch pocket detailing in this community-focused sewing session.
PANELS & DISCUSSIONS
- Roots & Revolutions: Rethinking Fashion with Heritage, Hemp & Handmade – Featuring a discussion between Mayank Bhutra (Erode Clothing) and Mousmi Sejpal (Hemp Fabric Lab, BOHECO) on reviving heritage craft and scaling sustainable materials.
- Thread Therapy: Sewing Beyond the 9 to 5 – An honest conversation with long-time sewists on creative balance, burnout, and life beyond the office.
- From Hobby to Hustle – A workshop on building handmade brands, led by Amaara Sangam, Head of The hab by Usha, and former London luxury professional and Indian startup consultant.
“Sewing Festival India is grounded in heritage but boldly future-facing. It proves that sewing is not old-school – it’s next-gen,” says Amaara Sangam, Head of The hab by Usha. “It brings together storytellers, artisans, and curious minds who believe DIY fashion can be both expressive and ethical. STITCHVERSE is where future-forward making meets community.”
With limited festival passes, this intimate, high-engagement event invites India‘s next-gen makers to stitch the future together.
Event Details:
- Venue: The hab by Usha, Mumbai
- Dates: June 13–15, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM