ThreadTogether: Sewing Co-Ops for a Circular Future
ThreadTogether is a community-powered textile repair initiative led by SvaDhruthi, designed to reduce textile waste and revive essential life skills through weekend sewing cooperatives. Our vision is to make garment repair accessible, affordable, and culturally relevant across King County, starting with Issaquah, Renton, and Sammamish. By offering free mending services and hands-on sewing education, we empower residents to extend the life of their clothing, reduce landfill contributions, and reconnect with sustainable habits.
Project Outcomes
ThreadTogether is not just about waste reduction—it’s about restoring dignity, building intergenerational skills, and creating economic opportunities for minority women and small businesses. Our long-term vision is to scale this model statewide, embedding sewing co-ops into the fabric of Washington’s circular economy.
- Launch sewing co-ops in three pilot cities
- Serve 500+ residents through mending services and workshops
- Divert 2,000+ garments from landfill
- Train 100+ residents in basic sewing skills
- Build a volunteer network of 30+ sewing mentors
NextCycle Washington can help us refine our pitch, strengthen our financial model, and connect with supply chain and community partners. We seek guidance on scaling, impact measurement, and investment-readiness to expand our reach and deepen our environmental and economic impact.
What to Bring
Each participant should bring 1–2 garments that need alterations or repairs.
Here are a few examples:
- Pants that need height adjustments
- Blouses that need alteration
- Sarees or ethnic wear that need stitching fixes
Tools & Materials
- If you have a sewing machine, you’re welcome to bring it along.
- If you don’t, we’ll provide all the supplies you need for hands-on learning.
Donating Clothes?
We gladly accept clothing donations too!
Please bring them sorted and packed separately:
- Indian wear (in one bag)
- Western wear (in one bag)
- Sarees (in a separate bag)
- Any ethnic wear (in a separate bag)
Your thoughtful sorting helps us distribute and repurpose more efficiently.
Project Partners and Supporters
Partnerships & Collaborations
Established a partnership with King County’s Circular Economy Re+ Program to support sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
The collaboration focuses on reducing textile waste, promoting reuse, and encouraging sustainable fashion practices in the community.
Learn more about the program and its initiatives through the official Re+ resources.
Private Business Partnership
Partnered with She Tailoring Services, led by Kalpana Murugan, a fashion and tailoring professional with 15+ years of experience.
The partnership supports local artisans and promotes repair, reuse, and sustainable small business practices.
Aims to empower women entrepreneurs and strengthen the circular fashion ecosystem.