We passionately believe...

…in the possibility a sewing machine embodies.

We passionately believe...

…in the possibility a sewing machine embodies.

Common Threads

Common Threads, about the evolution and development of The Sewing Machine Project, is available now!

We believe that everyone has the power to make the world
a better place.

So we share sewing machines–
creating partnerships, strengthening community, and
nurturing the creative spirit.

Donate Machines

If you have a sewing machine or serger that you no longer need, please consider donating it to The Sewing Machine Project. Please make sure your machine is portable and in good working order.

Donate Time

Volunteers are the backbone of The Sewing Machine Project. Our family of local volunteers lend their hands and hearts to every aspect of the organization. Currently, our opportunities are local (Madison, WI). We’d love it if you would consider lending your expertise to our team!

Donate Money

Money donated to the Sewing Machine Project goes to supporting the organizing, preparation, and shipping of machines along with supporting our local classes and national curriculum. Every bit counts. You can even make a donation in honor of a sewer you love through our Forget Me Not program.

The Mission of The Sewing Machine Project® is to offer sewing tools and education to groups committed to learning new skills, building self-confidence and potentially contributing to their own livelihood as well as the well-being of their families and communities.

From our blog:

Saying Goodbye to Chris

Saying Goodbye to Chris

In November 2023, we lost a beloved Board member and friend, Chris Thomas. The onset of her illness was so sudden and she left the world in a matter of months. What Chris left behind, however, will go on forever. Chris brought a quiet wisdom to our board. She cared...

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Stories to tell

Stories to tell

I, like many sewers, have a few machines in my “stable”. It was time to clean house. My mom’s Featherweight…nope, can’t get rid of that one. My day-to-day machine…always in use. That one stays put. Back in the corner of the closet is a familiar case—a faded plastic...

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Connecting threads

Connecting threads

The Sewing Machine Project has a unique Business Model. By that I mean, we carve our own path with an ear to the pulse of what is going on around us. We are a tapestry of common threads, with a vibrant palate of fibers and colors- some expected and many surprising....

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The Sewing Machine Project® offers the tools and skills necessary to enhance lives through sewing

 

  1. Local Classes The Sewing Machine Project offers sewing classes and machines to individuals designated by partnering community centers in the Madison, WI area.
  2. Local Mending The Sewing Machine Project offers 2 free mending sites in the Madison, WI area.
  3. National Programs The Sewing Machine Project works with nonprofit groups that have developed sewing projects to serve underserved populations.
  4. International Work The Sewing Machine Project currently limits international work to US-based groups.

Machines Donated Since 2005

Dollars Raised In 2022

Help Us Mend Communities

This Project wouldn’t be possible without the generous donations of individuals and businesses. The Sewing Machine Project is a qualified 501(c)3 organization and your donation is tax deductible. You will receive a letter confirming your donation. Please show your support by making your tax-deductible donation today.

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