Vestir la diferencia: reencontrarse con el cuerpo desde la ropa que lo descubre

Abstract

This research explores sewing and garment making as creative, pedagogical, and political practices within the field of Art Education. Through the analysis of non-industrialized textile processes focused on dissident bodies, sustainable practices, and alternative approaches to clothing and menstrual management, the study reflects on the transformative potential of textile creation in relation to the hegemonic dynamics of the fashion industry. Using a situated qualitative methodology that integrates personal narratives, pedagogical experiences, and community-based practices, the research recognizes sewing as a legitimate space for knowledge production, artistic creation, and the construction of subjectivities. The findings reveal that textile practices function as alternative educational scenarios, where embodied knowledge, collective creation, sustainability, and autonomy intersect. The study highlights the role of Art Education in validating manual labor, everyday practices, and traditional crafts as meaningful forms of artistic expression and learning. Ultimately, the research positions sewing as a vital practice that supports life, challenges dominant gender and aesthetic norms, and contributes to social and cultural transformation through art and education.