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.
The Sewing Machine Project® offers the tools and skills necessary to enhance lives through sewing
- Regionally, The Sewing Machine Project offers sewing classes and machines to those whose lives may be enhanced by this new tool offering them a creative means to move forward.
- Nationally, The Sewing Machine Project works with groups that have developed sewing projects to serve underserved populations. We offer the tools to make the programs these groups develop a reality.
- Internationally, Although we are currently focused on local and national programs, The Sewing Machine Project has sent sewing machines and supplies to women’s entrepreneurial groups in several countries.
Machines Donated Since 2005
Dollars Raised In 2021
What’s been happening lately?
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....
Gene
His name was Gene Alexander. And we knew each other...even though we'd never met. His note arrived in July of 2021, the handwriting shaky with age. He'd read about The Sewing Machine Project in the Christian Science Monitor and was impressed with our work. So...
Unsung Heroes
I honestly believe that I have been given The Sewing Machine Project to guide. And that's exactly what I do, however, I could not do this work without the support and help of so very many people--unsung heroes. Let me sing their song now. Pattie in Minnesota, a...
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.
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 volunteers lend their hands not only in preparing machines for shipment and helping to keep us organized but also with education, editing, consulting, and documenting. 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.