Women crafting a better story.

More women come to Canada each year searching for a way to contribute to their new community

We decided to take fabric destined for landfills and upcycle it to everyday products. Women learn the sewing skills to take reused fabrics from raw materials to fashionable goods. And along the way, woman gain their independence.

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Of fabric saved yearly

Since 2002 we have believed in giving a new purpose to materials that would have been thrown away. Future generations deserve a planet that is healthy and teeming with life.

Independent women

Giving a newcomer woman the skills to become a master seamstress teaches them how to take unwanted fabric and create something beautiful. A skill they can use to support their families.

Transforming business

We are showing the world a better, more inclusive way to conduct business. A team of women working together in a supportive community can become business giants.

Sewing for Jobs

Our award-winning program continues to be a bridge to financial autonomy for newcomers and vulnerable people.

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Fabric and Notions Boutique

Make an appointment and come to check out our selection of fabrics, patterns, and other sewing bits and bobs in our in-house boutique.

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Public Classes

Whether you are a beginner or experienced sewist looking to improve your sewing skills, we have classes for you. They are offered once a week, for 3 hours per class and run for up to 8 weeks.

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Sewing Classes in Ottawa. Beginner, Intermediate or Expert Sewists. Create shirts, scarves, dresses and a lot more! Learn the basics of pattern making, sewing and using a serger machine. All skill levels are welcome.

Women crafting
a better story

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An amazing organization doing great work in our community.
Megan Duffield
Fashion Designer

We just received the bags and we absolutely LOVE it! They totally embrace UNESCO’s ideals of social inclusion and sustainable development ….AND they look fantastic! Our delegates from across the world will surely appreciate them.
Joëlle Tremblay
UNESCO

In my country, we don’t really get to express ourselves as much. I was not used to it, but I am learning to speak up and tell my ideas and there is nothing wrong with that. This program is not just about sewing, it is about life and learning how things are done in Canada.
Rocio Guzman
Student