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.

Classes remaining for 2022 :

• October 3rd. – November 23rd.

Classes scheduled for 2023 :  (Mon-Thu, 9am-2:30pm)

• January 9th. – March 2nd.
• March 27th, – May 18th.
• June 12th. -July 13th. (closed July 4th.)
• August 7th. – 31st.
• October 2nd. – November 22nd. (closed October 9th.)

If you are interested in joining the next class please email us at emily@esperanzathreads.com

We have limited seats available so sign up to reserve your spot today!

*Stipends available for qualifying low income students*