About this episode
Paris Green – a current BERNINA Ambassador - is one of the principals of the Couture Beauty and Sewing Academy. She also designs for and leads the online site Scarves and More By Paris. Born and raised in Dallas, TX, Paris began sewing at age 4. She became serious about her sewing at age seven and entered her first sewing competition at 9 years old. She won the Kid’s Beginner Sewing division that year. At age 10 she became BERNINA’s youngest sewing ambassador to share kid-friendly tutorials via the We All Sew blog. In her spare time, Paris loves to sing and write songs, sketch, make jewelry had teach other kids how to do the same. She is home schooled, had two brothers and is…13 years old! (1:34) How did Paris get interested in sewing at 4 years old? Well, her mom certainly had something to do with it. And why did she think it was a fun thing to do? (2:55)What is it about sewing that she loves so much…it’s calming, serious and deep! (3:44) At seven years old she became “serious” about sewing…and entered her first competition at age 9. She tells us this story and her love for “Project Runway”. (5:08) During Covid Paris made and distributed 100 masks to the less fortunate in her community. She certainly embodies the spirit of service! (7:27) This year she will repeat this effort, but this time by making and distributing scarves. (8:04) What are her favorite things to sew? Squish Mellows come to mind! She tells us all about it here! (8:14) Paris started a company called Scarves & More. She tells us how this came about. And…she’s quite the businessperson! (10:20) At one point, Paris lost her whole business and had to rebuild it from nothing. She takes us through what happened and her resilient comeback. (12:06) The Couture Sewing and Beauty Academy www.thecbsacademy.com is a business Paris runs with her mo. She tells us all about it. (13:08) In her free time, Paris does many things. But what’s her favorite…studying the Bible with her dad. (14:08) Paris is a BERNINA Ambassador. How did she get involved and what does she do as an Ambassador? (15:11) This July 27th she’s hosting a charity event called Sew Pretty supporting Dress A Girl Around the World www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com . She tells us all about the event. (16:14) What’s important for other kids to know about Paris? For one…she’s led by her faith with the help of her parents (17:43) What’s important for kids to know about sewing? Well, it’s different things to different people! (18:29) What’s next for her? Perhaps becoming a doctor! And maybe becoming a nurse first. (20:02) What’s her dream? In addition to medicine…there’s singing and becoming a worship leader. ((21:33) How can you reach out to Paris? On Instagram @samby.Paris If you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, drop Meg a note to Meg@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today’s and all of our Guests.