General Archives - Page 8 of 40 - The Sewing Machine Project

New Bedford, Mass

by Margaret | Oct 20, 2016 | General, Youth Programs | 2 comments

High School Sewing The RAPPP/PRIDE program in New Bedford offers high school males the opportunity to learn to sew. We were happy to share sewing machines with these boys and even happier to learn that they’re really enjoying sewing! They’ve done some cool...

Florida is in Stitches!

by Margaret | Aug 25, 2016 | General, Libraries, Recipient Stories | 3 comments

What a great idea! Create a set of traveling sewing machines and take them to the different branches of your library system, sharing love of sewing and access to the tools to get the job done! Not only that but teaching in a library, well, you have access to all kinds...

Sewing With Nancy

by Margaret | Jun 10, 2016 | General | 0 comments

Check out this link to one of Margaret’s recent interviews on Sewing With Nancy!

Small acts of kindness

by Margaret | May 24, 2016 | General, Recent Machine Deliveries | 1 comment

A donor’s recent sewing machine delivery in New Jersey is the sweet kindness that kindles the SMP flame.

¡SewCuba!

by Margaret | Apr 22, 2016 | General | 1 comment

We’re pleased to announce our latest initiative–a partnership with AllBrands of Baton Rouge, Louisiana offering sewing machines and supplies to support the sewing culture of Cuba.

The windows are in!

by Margaret | Feb 27, 2016 | General | 1 comment

You may remember that last year we received a very generous donation which was earmarked to help the ladies who live on the Rancho la Joya outside of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. We’ve known this group for quite some time, first introduced by our friend,...