Free Gear Repair and Sewing Education at Duluth Sewing Project
Experience free gear repair, sewing education, and community support through the Duluth Sewing Project in Duluth, MN.
About us:
The Duluth Sewing Project is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to meeting practical needs with compassion, creativity, and skill. We provide free repairs of essential gear—such as backpacks, tents, and outerwear—for members of the unhoused and low-income communities in Duluth, helping extend the life of items that are critical for safety, mobility, and daily survival.
Our work is rooted in dignity and sustainability. By repairing and repurposing gear, we reduce waste while ensuring that people have access to reliable, functional belongings. But our mission goes beyond repair. We are building toward programs that partner with local manufacturers and businesses to produce and distribute items like mittens, while also creating hands-on workforce training opportunities for those we serve.
At its core, the Duluth Sewing Project is about connection—bringing together volunteers, community partners, and neighbors to support one another through practical action. We believe that small acts, like repairing a zipper or sewing a seam, can have a meaningful impact, strengthening both individuals and the broader community.
Mission Statement
The Duluth Sewing Project provides free repair and sewing services for essential gear, supporting members of the unhoused and low-income communities with dignity, care, and practical resources. Through hands-on programs and partnerships with local manufacturers and businesses, we also create pathways for skill-building, workforce training, and community connection.
Duluth Sewing Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Programs
Community Gear Repair Program
Our first program is the repair project, providing free repairs of essential gear—like backpacks, tents, and outerwear—for members of the unhoused and low-income communities in Duluth. By restoring these critical items, we help people stay safer, warmer, and more mobile while reducing waste. With your support, we can expand access to vital resources, develop practical skills, and strengthen our community—one stitch at a time.
Program hours: Every Monday from 9:00-11:00am, every Wednesday & Friday from 9:00-Noon.
Located in the conference room of the Damiano Center, 206 W 4th St, Duluth, MN 55806
Keep the Repairs Going!
Help keep essential gear in service through community support. Your contributions enable repairs, materials, and community programs like the Duluth Sewing Project, which focuses on sewing education to extend the life of outdoor equipment and clothing.