In the spring of 2025, we began talking with Together We Can about bringing a sewing program to their Women’s Recovery Program. The offering was met with gratitude and a sense of partnership. It has been a smooth launch, and the program is now running weekly. Everyone at Together We Can, and Northstar Recovery has gone the extra mile to make sure these women know they are cared for.
Pilot Launch Summer 2025 Update
I wanted to send you a bit of a report on TWC’s sewing class, in partnership with RHF! I will tell you that it’s been a big success, both the Northstar clients and staff are thoroughly enjoying having the class as part of TWC’s programming schedule.
I am pleased to report that so far, the clients’ classes have focused on an intro to sewing basics, how to use the machines, making scrunchies, tote bags, and most recently, ribbon skirts.
Our instructor has been running a weekly 2-hour class at our Northstar Summit House on Monday afternoons.
Due to the program’s success, we are hoping to continue on with the program.
“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” ~ Robert F. Kennedy
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” ~ Albert Einstein
- Intro to sewing basics & hair scrunchie project
- Introduce tote bag project
- Completion of tote bag
- Introduce ribbon skirt project
- Ribbon skirt sewing is ongoing
- Completion of ribbon skirt
Thank you to everyone at Together We Can and Northstar Recovery for their time and dedication to getting this program up and running. This program is providing skills, life lessons, determination and confidence to these women as they start this new season in their lives. To stay up to date, you can follow the below Instagram accounts.
