We are closed on Thursday, May 15 from 9AM - 1PM as we celebrate our Sewing for Jobs graduates!

Save the date: Saturday, May 24th is our next weekend Fabric Sale!

EcoEquitable is a registered charity with a dual purpose of textile waste reduction and women’s empowerment that intersect through the art of sewing.

Textile Waste Reduction

Since 2002, we have been giving a new purpose to fabric and sewing supplies that would otherwise be thrown away. We are passionate about supporting our local circular economy.

Women's Empowerment

Equipping women with skills to become a master seamstress empowers them to pursue their creative passions, generate income, and build community. We are a safe place for women to come together, learn, grow, and thrive.

Sewing a Better Story

We are showing the world a better way to do business that is inclusive, equitable, and environmentally sustainable. When women thrive, communities thrive.

Our Programs

sewing skills training

Sewing for Jobs

Our award-winning program centred on women's empowerment continues to be a bridge to financial autonomy for newcomer women, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

Our application portal is now CLOSED for the upcoming semester! Please check back in June to apply for our September 2025 semester.

Learn More

job referral program

Sewing Projects

This program provides a streamlined approach to paid sewing opportunities for Sewing for Jobs graduates. By creating a path towards employment and financial independence after graduation, women are set-up for their next chapter all while building their network in the community.

work with a graduate sewist

reducing textile waste

The Eco Fabric Boutique

Our impactful social enterprise program accepts more than 10,000 pounds of textiles per year, donated by our community and local businesses. We carry more than 200 rolls of top-notch quality fabric to choose from all sold at affordable prices. All proceeds go towards supporting our dual mission.

Donate or Visit Us

sharing our love for sewing

Public Classes Available

We are proud to offer sewing and textile classes to the general public to spread our love for the art of sewing. Whether you are a beginner or experienced sewist looking to improve your skills, we have classes designed for you and facilitated by expert instructors. All proceeds go towards supporting our dual mission.

browse classes & register
At EcoEquitable, we acknowledge that the land on which we live and work (now called Ottawa) is built on the un-ceded lands of the Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. We stand in solidarity with and honour the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples and are committed to our role as a social service provider and as residents and allies in this city to support decolonization and justice. We continue to listen, learn, and engage with Indigenous communities to further our progress and understanding of the truth experienced by Indigenous peoples in order to support and catalyze real change.

Impact Partners

EcoEquitable Inc. gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa /
EcoEquitable Inc. remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier.

EcoEquitable is funded by the
Government of Canada under the Community Services Recovery
Fund / EcoEquitable est financé par le gouvernement du Canada sous le Fonds de relance des services
communautaires.

“Our vision was to build a world in which dignity and the unique gifts of each person are valued and promoted — a community whose members stand with one another in justice and hope.”

– Lucile Champagne, Founder of EcoEquitable