Join us for our next fabric sale & garment repair fair!
Join us for our next fabric sale & garment repair fair!
📍Saturday 27th June | 9:30AM - 12:30PM
EcoEquitable is a registered charity with a mission to empower newcomer women and women experiencing barriers while reducing textile waste by stitching together community, sustainability, and creativity. Through inclusive sewing-based programs, we create pathways to connection, self-expression, and economic opportunity — while promoting environmental stewardship.
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 OPEN. Apply today to join our September 2026 semester.
work with our alumni
Custom Sewing Orders
We connect Sewing for Jobs alumni to sewing opportunities with local individuals and businesses. Your collaboration supports women as they kickstart their next chapter.
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.
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.
“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
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.