Sew Sister: The Untold Story of Jean Wright and NASA’s Seamstresses
by Elise Matich

4 out of 5 stars

This true story of Jean Wright tells how she became a seamstress for NASA. As a child, she enjoyed sewing, and she was inspired by the space program. When she moved to Cape Canaveral as an adult, she saw a newspaper article about women sewing thick blankets to be used as shielding for space shuttles. She applied for the job, and began working as a seamstress for NASA.

We learn about the special metals in the fabric they used in layers of blankets to shield the astronauts from the sun’s radiation and from the noise of the rocket engines. She was part of the team that found a solution for astronauts in space when a blanket became torn on the shuttle. The astronauts had to staple it down using medical staples, because a needle was too delicate for the gloves on their spacesuits.

At the back of the book, there are photographs of Jean at her work, and further explanations of how NASA designed and used these blankets to protect the space shuttles.

This book is really inspiring and interesting! I loved the artwork and the design of the pages.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.