Tracy Wai de Boer

I’m a writer and devoted creative who is always making, creating, repairing, projecting, and thinking deeply. I’ve always loved clothing and the way it allows us to express ourselves. I make versatile, functional, hardwearing, beautiful clothing that is fun and focussed around natural fibre. I love sewing because it is life-changing, life-affirming, rebellious, and empowering.

What influence does music have in your life as a creative?:

Music – similar to clothing – allows me to imagine who I might be. It shows me levels of myself I never knew I had. Music allows me to feel both free in my body and grounded at the same time. Good music makes me feel more human – more connected to a deep range of emotion and experience. Listening to music while I sew is one of the happiest places on earth for me. In this space I feel completely contained in my creative bubble, and my mind wanders – I’m able to work though creative ideas (for my writing or other art forms).

Tell us about your playlist:

This playlist is made up of a variety of music that has a similar feel or tone to me. Even though the songs and artists themselves are quite diverse over space/time, I feel like they “go together” for me. Many of the artists in this playlist are those who inspire me. Many of the songs in this playlist are ones I listen to while I sew and I am excited to share with others.