Empowering Hands, Sewing Dreams: Charity Update with Sewing the Seeds

On the JournalJuly 1ST 2025

Empowering Hands, Sewing Dreams: Charity Update with Sewing the Seeds

Every order placed with Daughters of India helps support our charity partner, Sewing the Seeds. Through this partnership, we donate $5,000 every month, helping to provide fair wages, skills training, and opportunities for women to learn and work in a safe, supportive environment.

Creating Steady Work

Thanks to your support, Daughters of India’s contributions have helped employ ten women so far through Sewing the Seeds, a number we hope to see grow, step by step, in the years to come.

Recently, some of these women crafted our market bags and recycled sari bags, simple, everyday pieces that carry their care and craft into your hands, while bringing consistent work to the workshop.
Yearly Training

Last June, the annual women’s training program began once again. This year, twelve women took part, learning sewing techniques and gaining practical experience. It’s always a special time, filled with new friendships, laughter and shared stories.
A Vision for Gentle Growth

Looking ahead, Sewing the Seeds hopes to expand slowly and sustainably, whether by moving to a larger space or opening a second small workshop, so that more women can join the team and access safe, reliable work close to home.

Some of the women are also stepping into new roles, helping with organising orders, managing materials and handling daily operations. These moments of trust and leadership help strengthen the team and build confidence from within.

Supporting Daily Life

Alongside work and training, Sewing the Seeds continues to offer regular health check-ups, menstrual health workshops, English classes and financial literacy sessions. This meaningful support helps the women feel informed, confident and supported, both at work and at home.

We look forward to visiting Pondicherry again soon and sharing more stories from the women who inspire us every day. Thank you for being part of this journey. Every order helps keep this gentle circle of care and opportunity growing.
With Love,
Daughters of India xx



Claire Blizzard
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Our slow fashion garments support Indian women and preserve ancient textile methods. We follow a zero-waste design process, producing minimal quantities to avoid excess waste. Every purchase aids women empowerment projects in India and supports local communities in sustainable craftsmanship.

Shop with confidence knowing you can easily exchange for size or receive a store credit in the form of a Daughters of India Gift Card for return items.

We are a small team however we endeavour to process your order within 1-3 business days. 

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  • Returns are accepted within 30 days from shipment. Unfortunately we are unable to honour a return outside of the 30 day return period. 
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  • Exchanges are available on the same item only, in a smaller or larger size. Domestic orders within Australia will be provided with a prepaid shipping label with a $15 shipping fee. US orders will be provided with a prepaid shipping label with a $30 AUD shipping fee. International orders will incur a $30 AUD shipping fee and are required to arrange return postage at own expense via your preferred shipping provider. We recommend using a trackable shipping service.
  • No returns, store credits, or exchanges on final sale items.

You can find our full returns policy here.

Shipping & returns

Our slow fashion garments support Indian women and preserve ancient textile methods. We follow a zero-waste design process, producing minimal quantities to avoid excess waste. Every purchase aids women empowerment projects in India and supports local communities in sustainable craftsmanship.

Shop with confidence knowing you can easily exchange for size or receive a store credit in the form of a Daughters of India Gift Card for return items.

We are a small team however we endeavour to process your order within 1-3 business days. 

Delivery Australia International
Standard 3-7 days 5-10 days
Express 1-5 days 2-5 days
Courier Priority 1-2 days N/A


You can find our full shipping policy here.

Due to their limited and unique nature, returned items (excluding final sale items) are eligible for an exchange of size or store credit in the form of a Daughters of India Gift Card.

  • Returns are accepted within 30 days from shipment. Unfortunately we are unable to honour a return outside of the 30 day return period. 
  • Items must be returned in original condition - unworn, unwashed with tags attached, folded neatly in the Daughters of India tote bag provided.
  • Shipping costs and custom duties & taxes are non-refundable.
  • Exchanges are available on the same item only, in a smaller or larger size. Domestic orders within Australia will be provided with a prepaid shipping label with a $15 shipping fee. US orders will be provided with a prepaid shipping label with a $30 AUD shipping fee. International orders will incur a $30 AUD shipping fee and are required to arrange return postage at own expense via your preferred shipping provider. We recommend using a trackable shipping service.
  • No returns, store credits, or exchanges on final sale items.

You can find our full returns policy here.

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