Sew She Can started as a dream and evolved into something far greater - a story of purpose, growth, and the belief that practical skills create opportunities for a better life.

A DREAM

Sew She Can began with a vision - not to start a nonprofit, but to build a local, women-led textile workforce. Founder Shweta ‘ Cricket’ Green dreamed of creating a skilled team that could one day manufacture garments for her own clothing brand. But in Spokane, there were few opportunities to learn professional sewing and garment production.

Textile arts became the foundation of that vision because they combine creativity with practical opportunity. From alterations and apparel production to entrepreneurship and ethical manufacturing, these skills can create meaningful careers, sustainable incoe, and stronger local communities.

To help build that workforce, she started teaching.

A DISCOVERY

As classes grew, it became clear that many participants weren’t simply looking to learn sewing. They were looking for community, employment, and a fresh start. Refugees, survivors of domestic abuse, immigrants, and women navigating life transitions inspired a mission that reached far beyond the original vision.

AN EVOLUTION

What began as an effort to build textile workforce evolved into workforce development nonprofit.

Today, Sew She Can combines technical skills training with career readiness, entrepreneurship, and mentorship to help women build economic independence and create lasting opportunities for themselves and their families.

OUR VISION

We are building more than a training program.

We envision a thriving local textile ecosystem where education leads to employment, employment leads to entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship strengthens families and communities. By investing in women and practical skills, we’re helping build a more resilient, inclusive, and economically vibrant future.