The Sewing Labs

The Sewing Labs is a welcoming and inclusive community teaching the legacy of sewing for employment, entrepreneurship, and enrichment.
They were founded on this mission in 2016 and are currently led by CEO Robyn Kerkaert, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCEP, CHPC.

Their primary focus is on Workforce Development, and they work with individuals who find themselves in at-risk situations and, through sewing, lead them toward lives filled with financial and emotional dignity. When they teach them how to sew, they connect them to work in sewing!

The Sewing Labs is preparing a pipeline of stitchers for our greater Kansas City community. The Sewing Labs is officially partnered with the United States Department of Labor and the Missouri Department of Labor as a Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor and serves as the Related Training Institute for Industrial Sewing Machine Operator training.

Their students complete their training as paid apprentices with a local Kansas City employer partner through the On-the-job training component.
Their Needle & Thread Gala will be on Friday, August 16th. 2024, and tickets will be available soon.

Sewing is the fundamental foundation on which The Sewing Labs was built. The Sewing Labs became a reality with its mission to teach sewing for job readiness and to create a supportive community.

NEVER underestimate the power of a sewing machine!

Visit their website to learn more about The Sewing Labs, donate, or get involved.

Website: thesewinglabs.org