Hey folks, just a quick heads up that today we're discussing some serious topics,

including medical procedures and details of medical treatment. That said, you don't want to miss

this interview with Denise, so we encourage you to keep on listening.

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hello and welcome I'm Caroline and I'm Helen and we love to sew

this is a podcast for makers where we talk about sewing a handmade

wardrobe and bring you interviews with inspiring creatives and small business

owners in our community. Today we are talking with Denise Archer about her

battle with cancer and how sewing played a part in her treatment.

Denise shares her journey from diagnosis to post-cancer and how she used sewing to find strength and share her survival with others. She also offers her perspective on body image woes and tells us about an amazing organization she founded, the People's Sewing Army.

And if you're wondering where her Instagram handle comes from, we get the story

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Hi, thank you so much for having me.

Oh, we're so excited to talk with you today.

Can you please introduce yourself to our listeners?

Sure. My name is Denise Archer. I'm an at-home mom. I'm a publisher of a Zine called Friday

Eagle. I'm the founder of the People's Sewing Army. I'm on a city council advisory committee for the

restoration and preservation of a historic bridge and view corridor. I'm a

volunteer instructor at Chap, which is Children's Healing Art Project.

Awesome, and where are you from, Denise?

Portlandia.

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