Hello my dear readers,
Sweltering heat and humidity levels has made many of us lethargic and miserable. The menopausal ladies are taking the full brunt of the aggressive weather. I do hope you are all doing well under these circumstances and keeping yourselves hydrated. On that note, I thank God for our air-conditioned class and for our helper, Thola, who is ever-ready to offer the students filtered water or to top up their bottles.
Your life is a message to the world. Make it inspiring…
Start within your home. Upcycle tired furniture and dabble in DIY to redecorate your living areas. Your home is a reflection of your mind. Cluttered homes lead to disorganisation in other facets of your life as well.
Seek knowledge. Read or listen to the news. Read and gain knowledge from books, social media, newspapers or the radio and television. Converse with well-read people and develop your own ideas and opinions of the subjects that matter to you.
Women are powerful beings. We can manipulate any situation. We have unique intuitions. Make the most of all situations and, above all, look for the humour. Remember, while the optimist argues that the glass is half full and the pessimist argues that it is half empty, it is in fact the opportunist who has come to drink from that glass and has gained the most.
We need to be hopeful. With the many prospective students I am in contact with, I realise that those that I have the honour of meeting are the hopeful ones… Hoping to be able to sew, hoping to construct a garment, hoping they do well and, above all, hoping that they will be happy learning at SSA.
We cannot brag about our simple school. Home-based businesses are always seen as pastimes for bored housewives. However, many of our students are running businesses full-time from home. It is a beautiful exhilarating feeling of achievement to see so many people under the SSA umbrella that are now empowered.
Our Singer Sewing Machine sales have soared because of the after-sales service and the full guarantee. Students now realise that a good working machine is the crux of all sewing endeavours. Singer is an affordable brand and has a beautiful variety of machines to suit all budgets. Visit our website to view some of the fast-selling budget lines. We provide free advice to anyone related to our school. So if you are in turmoil about your current machine, having any issues or simply feel outdated, call 031 2092820 and we will put you through to someone who can help you.
At the Academy, we are diversifying slowly to add on new concepts. The Shopper Bag course has had an amazing upgrade. We also had an Underwear lesson that made us feel that we can achieve anything that we set our minds on. On our current agenda is small sewing-related courses for students working with limited time or on a small budget. For these we will hire past SSA students to take on the role of trainer, thereby empowering two groups of students with one course. We have a Tutor’s Course all ready and will be piloting it with two enthusiastic graduates who will be taking their empowerment to a higher level.
Congratulations to Sandy and Hanisa.
You are both truly amazing.
We wish you every success in your new venture.
Fresh students always boost my morale by renewing my enthusiasm. The beginning of our new year has seen some magnificent students geared to make the most of what they are learning. It has been an unbelievable experience of discovery to see so many youngsters laying the foundation of their future by attending our classes.
Here is a special word of advice to all those who know how to sew and have stored their expertise away.
Bring out your Machine;
Awaken your skill.
Start Sewing,
Feel the sensation
And design a creation.
Bring back your enthusiasm!
Sit on your negativity
While you sew your way to positivity.
Till next time
Love and Blessings to all
Mrs A
