Empowering the Divine 9: All Sewn Up - Your One-Stop Shop for D9 Paraphernalia and More in Baltimore

BALTIMORE - The Divine 9 continue to soar and do great things within their communities. The 9 black sororities and fraternities comprise the D9 (Divine 9). Those organizations are Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Betta, Phi Betta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta. All the historical organizations are incorporated members of the NPHC and non-hazing organizations. Members complete service projects, create unity within a sisterhood/brotherhood and make a lifetime commitment to their organization. For example, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated's mission statement is: "To promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of "Service to All Mankind." Many college students (sophomores and above) yearn to be on line for these organizations, and with that comes the need for paraphernalia. D9 paraphernalia is essential. From line and satin jackets to jewelry and bags, "Naila" is a must, and the store All Sewn Up has you covered.

Lady Bell opened All Sewn Up in March 2005. The storefront is located at 1430 Joh Avenue, Suite J, Baltimore, MD 21227. All Sewn Up is a fraternity and sorority merchandise store specializing in custom lettering, embroidery, and gifts for the Divine 9. When you enter the All Sewn Up location, you can find many items for yourself, a friend, or a family member. All Sewn Up can customize clothes, hanging bags, t-shirts, and, most importantly, line jackets. Line jackets (also known as crossing jackets) are essentials for any member of a D9 fraternity or sorority. Lady Bell says line jackets are among her "biggest money makers." These jackets have been popularized by the D9 and now becoming popular among all Greek-letter organizations.

When being asked what is the store’s most popular time of year Lady Bell, was excited to say, "During probate season." A probate is when new members of an NPHC organization reveal who they are, present information on their organization, and step or stroll. The presentations are done in the Spring and Fall.

Baltimore resident Denyetta Tole is a frequent shopper at the store and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority member. She's been shopping at All Sewn Up for years and is happy more, and more people are starting to come in the store to purchase their D9 Naila. Tole says, "Giving our money to our own is important, especially for fellow Greek members." Many organizations within the D9 have days throughout a particular time of year when they are dedicated to "buying black." Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has "Black Dollar 365," which promotes and "leverages the power of the black dollar."

New members of D9 Organizations, seasoned members, and family and friends can take a look at Lady Bell's fashions and accessories at All Sewn Up. Not only does she sell D9 paraphernalia, but she also has apparel for organizations like Groove Phi, Groove Social Fellowship, Eastern Stars, and Masons. All Sewn Up is located outside Baltimore, giving you all things Greek.