An organization (or organisation — see spelling differences) is a social arrangement which pursues collective goals, controls its own performance, and has a boundary separating it from its environment. The word itself is derived from the Greek word organon, itself derived from the better-known word ergon.

In the social sciences, organizations are studied by researchers from several disciplines, the most common of which are sociology, economics, political science, psychology, management, and organizational communication. The broad area is commonly referred to as organizational studies, organizational behavior or organization analysis. Therefore, a number of different theories and perspectives exist, some of which are compatible,

• Organization – process-related: an entity is being (re-)organized (organization as task or action).
• Organization – functional: organization as a function of how entities like businesses or state authorities are used (organization as a permanent structure).
• Organization – institutional: an entity is an organization (organization as an actual purposeful structure within a social context)

• Tribe: Plus Size Sewing
  plussizesewing.tribe.net
  For those of us who are plus size and enjoy sewing, knitting and creating clothes and items. Fat chicks can share tips, resources, links and review patterns for each other.
• The Highveld Smockers Guild
  smocking.org.za
  A South Africa guild based in Gauteng, of people interested in the hand-craft of smocking of various types and its uses in the community.
• The American Sewing Guild
  asg.org
  A national non-profit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity.