Every Child Deserves the Chance to Discover What Their Hands Can Create.

Help us bring life-changing sewing skills to Lawrence and surrounding area's underserved youth.

Imagine a 12-year-old who has never believed they were "good at anything" suddenly holding up a tote bag they made completely by themselves. 

Their eyes light up with a pride they've never felt before. This is what happens when we give children access to professional skills, patient instruction, and the chance to create something beautiful with their own hands.

That's the magic we want to bring to every child in Lawrence—regardless of their family's financial situation.

Through our community outreach program, we're working to ensure that economic barriers never prevent a child from discovering their creative potential. 

But we need your help to make this vision a reality.

The Need

In Lawrence and surrounding areas, many families want to give their children meaningful, screen-free activities that build confidence and life skills. But quality programs often come with a price tag that puts them out of reach.

Here's what your support makes possible:

• Scholarships for families who can't afford our full program fees.

• Free community workshops in underserved neighborhoods.

• Summer camp sponsorships for children who need productive activities during school breaks.

Your Impact

$50 - Fund Creative Supplies

Helps us stock colorful fabrics, trims, and tools, to keep classes inspiring and accessible for all..

$100 - Support a Community Sewing Day

Allows us to host free sewing workshops for local children, building skills and connections in a welcoming space.

$200 - $400 - Classes Scholarship

Sponsors one child's partial or complete seasonal session.

$500+ - Community Champion

Helps us launch workshops in community centers and schools.

Or choose your own amount - every dollar helps a child discover their creative potential!

Why This Matters

Sewing teaches more than just how to use a needle and thread. It builds:

These aren't just sewing skills: they're life skills that serve children long after they leave our classroom.

How We Use Your Donation

• 75% - Direct program costs (instructor time, materials, equipment).

• 20% - Outreach and community partnerships.

• 5% - Administrative expenses.

Every dollar goes toward creating more opportunities for Lawrence children to discover what they can create.

Join Our Mission

Catherine Bell, founder of Sew Simple Sewing, has watched hundreds of children transform from "I could never do this" to "I can't believe I made this myself." 

Your support helps us extend that transformation to every child who wants to learn, regardless of their circumstances.

Together, we can ensure that every child in Lawrence has the chance to discover the maker within themselves.

Ready to change a child's life through the power of creation?

Your donation—whether $25 or $500—helps us build a community where every child can experience the pride and confidence that comes from making something beautiful with their own hands.

Have questions about our community programs or want to discuss larger partnership opportunities? 

Thank you for investing in Lawrence's future makers.

-The Sew Simple Sewing Team