Our goal is to prepare individuals with the skills needed to provided for themselves and their families. Whether through a full time industrial sewing job or a home based business we want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to learn a skill without going into debt. Our classes are free to all students.

The Esperanza Threads Sewing Training Program is Monday-Thursday from 9:00-2:30 for two months and includes the following sessions:

• Basic Industrial Sewing– Beginner industrial machine experience and sewing 101
• Alterations and Surface Design- All skills to confidently alter garments as well as machine embroidery and heat transfer printing.
• Advanced Sewing and Entrepreneurship– Garment construction and the basics for starting a small business.

2021 classes run from February through March**, April through May, and July through August, and October through November. We have limited seats available so sign up to reserve your spot today!

*Stipends available for qualifying low income students*