The seamstresses of Global Mamas are talented dressmakers operating their own businesses in Cape Coast, Prampram, Ashaiman, and Akuse. Many of the Mamas continue to use hand-powered sewing machines. This not only preserves more traditional sewing, but is useful for working through the frequent power outages which are characteristic of West Africa. Many Mamas have learned this craft through structured classes, apprenticeships, or passed through families from previous generations.