Our Stories

Recipient Stories

The Sewing Machine Project moves machines from the hands of those who no longer need them into the hands of those who do. The path of each machine is interesting and unique. If you have received a sewing machine from The Sewing Machine Project we invite and encourage you to tell us your story. Your story will help us to know you better and also to help us improve and grow. Please click here to tell your story.

Elaine Coulon writes:

Dear Margaret,
Thank you so much for the machine. I thought I would not get one and had been looking in Thrift Stores trying to find one to help my daughter in law Sharon with her project to teach and help young ladies who have no idea of how rewarding and enjoyful sewing can be. Thank you for helping us move forward.
God bless and keep you.

Published June 4, 2008

Robbie Champagne writes:

This machine will help me as far as altering my own clothes. I will pay it forward by letting friends and neighbors use my sewing machine.

Published June 3, 2008

Juanita Walton writes:

Sewing relaxes me. Now I can make beautiful things for my home and family.

Published June 2, 2008

Terrine Coleman writes:

My mother lost her machine in the storm. She sews more than I do so I will probably bless her to have it at her home.

Published June 1, 2008

Patricia Felix writes:

This machine help me–so much.

Published May 20, 2008

Maria Gonzales wrote:

I lost everything in Katrina. I sat on my roof for 4 days. I want to make simple clothes for myself. To pay someone is too expensive.

Published May 16, 2008

Cheryl Lovell wrote:

I lost everything in the flood. Thank you very much for this machine. I will pay it forward by helping the elderly with their sewing needs.

Published May 16, 2008

Aaron Harrison wrote:

I need to help my family and help my wife make my family clothes.

Published May 16, 2008

Patricia Girtley wrote:

I want to teach my grandchildren to sew. I need to make curtains.

Published May 16, 2008

Gwen Fergeson wrote:

This machine can help me do lots of sewing for household and family needs. Thank you!

Published May 16, 2008