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 9:15-2:30 for three 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– Advanced sewing skills, tailoring, and pattern drafting and the basics for starting a small business.

2020 classes run from February through April**, June through August, and September through November. We have limited seats available so sign up to reserve your spot today!

*Stipends available for qualifying students*

** February-April 2020 class CLOSED