💌 From Rut’s Studio

A small tool that opens sewing to more people

Sometimes innovation in inclusive fashion doesn’t start with complex technology.

Sometimes it starts with a simple frustration.

Many people love sewing.
But guiding fabric through a sewing machine requires grip strength, finger precision and coordination.

For people with arthritis, tremors, limb differences or reduced hand mobility, this step can become a barrier.

Yet sewing is more than technique.

It’s creativity, independence and expression.

That’s why I created MovingStick — a small sewing machine adaptation that helps guide fabric without needing strong grip or precise finger control.

Small tool.
Big difference.

Inclusive design often looks exactly like this:
not complicated — just smarter ways to allow more people to participate.

👉 Discover the MovingStick

If you know someone who loves sewing but struggles with dexterity, feel free to share it.

💡 From LInkedIn

When “Standard” Sizing Isn’t Standard at All

I share weekly reflections about inclusive fashion, accessibility and universal design.

Here are two recent conversations from the community:

🧵 Inclusive fashion isn’t just about garments
Why accessibility should be embedded in the entire design process.
👉 Read the post here

🔎 Designing tools that include more makers
Accessibility should start earlier — in the tools we use to create fashion.
👉 Read the post here

🧠 Innovation worth exploring

Fashion innovation often focuses on materials or aesthetics.

But some of the most interesting projects explore how clothing interacts with our nervous system.

A recent example: a hoodie designed to help regulate stress and sensory overload through:

• gentle compression
• sensory-friendly materials
• calming design

👉 Read the article

Because the future of fashion isn’t only about how clothing looks.

It’s also about how it helps people feel, function and participate in the world.

🗓️ Agenda:

A few upcoming events exploring inclusive design, accessibility and fashion innovation.

🧵 Global Disability Innovation Summit

📍 London
A global gathering bringing together designers, researchers, startups and policy leaders working on disability innovation, accessibility and inclusive technology.

👉 https://www.disabilityinnovation.com/summit

👗 Runway of Dreams events

📍 Various locations
A leading organization promoting adaptive fashion and disability inclusion in the fashion industry, with talks, runway shows and industry events throughout the year.

👉 https://runwayofdreams.org/events/

💻 Design + Accessibility Summit

📍 Online
A practical conference focused on accessible design skills, covering topics such as inclusive UX, digital accessibility and universal design practices.

👉 https://www.designaccessibilitysummit.com//

Before you go…

Inclusive design often starts with small observations.

A tool.
A garment.
A tiny change in how something works.

But sometimes those small changes open the door for someone who was previously excluded.

And that’s where real innovation begins.

See you next time,

Rut