All Work is Women’s Work: On The Seamstresses’ Union’s Radical Publishing Practices in Early 20th-Century Amsterdam by Library of Unruly Fashion Practices is an exploration of feminist labour history and the power of radical publishing. This publication uncovers the forgotten story of The Seamstresses’ Union, one of the first all-female labour unions in the Netherlands, and their radical use of print media to challenge patriarchal and capitalist systems in the early 20th century.

The project delves into the struggles and triumphs of working-class women who fought for fair wages, dignity, and autonomy. Through their newspaper, De Naaistersbode (“The Seamstresses’ Courier”), the union created a vital communication channel that connected women across Amsterdam, amplifying their voices and fostering solidarity in the face of exploitation. All Work Is Women’s Work is a feminist intervention into the archives, drawing on Sarah Ahmed’s assertion that “documentation is a feminist project.” It brings to light the radical publishing practices of The Seamstresses’ Union, situating them within a broader history of leftist and anarchist print culture.