IN GOOD COMPANY: Patty Davis
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Meet Patty Davis
Patty Davis has been part of The Sewing Hui since the very beginning. In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she joined the group of volunteers gathering at Seabury Hall to sew medical masks for the community. What began as an effort to help during an uncertain and challenging time grew into something much more: lasting friendships and a community of people who have become like family.
Looking back, Patty says the mask project is what she is most proud of. It wasn't just about sewing masks; it was about coming together when people needed one another most. Seabury Hall provided a place where volunteers could feel safe while giving their time and talents to help others. And along the way, a wonderful group of people stepped up to serve. Some of those early connections have since become some of Patty's closest friendships.
Since those early days, the projects have changed, but the joy of creating together has remained. One of Patty's favorite parts of being involved is designing and sewing costumes for Alexander Academy and the many theatrical productions the Hui has supported. Bringing characters to life through fabric, creativity, and teamwork has provided plenty of memorable moments and fun along the way.
Outside the Hui, family is at the heart of Patty's life. Having called Maui home for 21 years, she feels fortunate to have so much family on the island. She has watched her children grow and establish families of their own, and has had the special privilege of helping raise four grandchildren. They keep her active, young at heart, and surrounded by plenty of love.
But ask Patty what keeps her coming back to The Sewing Hui, and her answer isn't just about the sewing. It's the people.
Over the years, the members have shared much more than projects. They've celebrated good times, supported one another through difficult moments, learned from each other through plenty of talking story, and shared countless laughs. For Patty, the Hui has become a family she can count on for friendship, companionship, encouragement, and simply enjoying time together.
Her advice to anyone thinking about joining is heartfelt: be prepared to make some special new friends and to be continually inspired.
For Patty, that's the real magic of The Sewing Hui. The projects may bring people together, but it's the friendships they build along the way that make them stay.
