Sewn Together: Youth Community Sewing Cohorts

SNE Cares partners with community based instructors to host FREE 5 week sewing cohorts designed for youth 18 years old or younger who are eager to enhance their self-sufficiency by mastering the art of creating their own clothes.

This collaboration will not only provide youth community members with valuable skills in sewing sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics but also introduce them to upcycling techniques that promote environmental consciousness. Through community engagement, youth will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute towards a more sustainable future. Encouraging creativity and innovation, this program aims to inspire youth to think outside the box and create unique pieces that reflect their personal style.

Location:

Sewing courses are hosted at SMC Sullivan Community Space

 

Course Impact:

  • Empower Self-Sufficiency: Instill a sense of self-sufficiency in both teens and adults by equipping them with the skills to create their own clothes, cultivating independence in personal expression and sustainability.

  • Community Engagement: The course will encourage participants to connect with local sustainable sewing communities, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and providing ongoing support for sustainable practices.

  • Eco-Conscious Sewing Techniques: The course will cover sustainable sewing practices, including techniques that minimize waste, reduce energy consumption, and promote ethical production methods.

  • Understanding Sustainable Fabrics: Participants will gain knowledge about sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics, learning to identify and choose materials that have minimal environmental impact.

  • Waste Reduction Strategies: The course will focus on strategies to reduce sewing-related waste, such as optimizing pattern layouts, utilizing scraps, and adopting a mindful approach to consumption in the sewing process.

  • Skill Development: Beyond sustainability, participants will enhance their sewing skills, including advanced techniques in garment construction, finishing, and embellishments.

  • Promotes Accessibility: Providing a free sewing machine upon course completion ensures that participants have access to the necessary tools for their newfound skills, breaking down financial barriers and making sustainable sewing more accessible to a diverse range of community members.

  • ​​Promote Lifelong Learning: Encourage a passion for self determination, sewing, creativity, and sustainability, inspiring participants to continue exploring and expand their skills beyond the course duration.

Youth Waitlist Now Open For Cohort #4

“Learning to sew at the Depot for Creative Reuse”