Ensemble Dressed in Sound, the world's first sewing machine orchestra, founded by Lisa Simpson, Stephanie Müller, and Klaus Erika Dietl, is set to perform 'Sharper Than a Needle' at Munich’s Kammerspiele theatre today.

Müller and Simpson began creating music with sewing machines around 2004, but their collaboration only took shape a decade later during an artistic intervention in Munich.

The performance will feature around 20 performers, including wheelchair dancer Sema Schäffer and percussionist Ángela Muñoz Martínez, who will wear costumes that transform throughout the event.

Incorporating political themes, the ensemble celebrates feminist empowerment while critiquing the exploitative nature of the contemporary fashion industry.

The ensemble aims to blend music, sewing, and performance art, inviting audience participation and fostering a communal atmosphere during their events.

Their performances prioritize accessibility, encouraging audience members to join in and bring clothing for repairs, thus breaking down barriers between performers and the audience.

The project emphasizes the joy of sewing and sound-making, intertwining art and activism to address socio-political issues.

Simpson's studio in Berlin showcases her engineering skills, filled with converted sewing machines that serve as musical instruments, highlighting her creativity in sound-making.