Sew a Seed Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity nonprofit founded in 2024 by Chelita McDuffie, a fashion designer and sewing instructor who saw the need for sewing education and spaces especially in BIPOC communities. SAS Foundation is dedicated to creating access, opportunity, and pathways for growth through sewing and the collaborative arts.

We believe that creativity is a seed — and when nurtured, it grows into confidence, innovation, and self-sufficiency. Our programs use sewing as the foundation to bridge art, design, and STEM, helping individuals of all ages discover purpose, build skills, and turn ideas into impact.

🌱 About This Campaign

We are raising $35,000 to launch Phase One of the StitchED Makerspace — a first-of-its-kind creative hub in Dallas centered around sewing, fashion design, and interdisciplinary innovation.

This is not your typical makerspace.
This is our space — a space by the community, for the community.

While other makerspaces may include elements of sewing or design, the StitchED Makerspace is the only dedicated space in Dallas designed specifically to merge fashion, textile arts, and technology. It will serve as a true incubator for creatives, teaching artists, and entrepreneurs — providing not just tools, but mentorship, education, business resources, and a sense of belonging.

This space will empower individuals to explore careers that combine creativity and technical skill — from apparel design and wearable tech to product innovation and creative entrepreneurship.

🪡 What Phase One Will Do

In this first phase, we’re raising funds to purchase all of the equipment, tools, and furnishings needed to bring our makerspace to life — including sewing machines, workstations, cutting tables, thread walls, pressing tools, and classroom resources.

Each item has been carefully researched for quality and longevity, and a full transparent list will be available so you can see exactly where your contributions go.

We’re also seeking collaborative partners and host organizations to help us bring this first phase to life through space sharing and creative alignment before moving into our own space.

If you’re a woodworking shop, school, or local maker, we’d love to collaborate on building the custom tabletops, cutting tables, and fabric racks that will make this space truly unique.

We also welcome brand sponsors interested in donating comparable or higher-quality sewing and creative equipment — your partnership helps us build not only a studio, but a movement.

To discuss sponsorship or partnership, email us at SewASeedFoundation@gmail.com

💛 Our First Goal: $1,000 by October 31st

We’re starting strong!
Help us reach our first milestone of $1,000 by October 31st. When we meet that goal, Mockingbird Incubator will match with an additional $500 — helping us get one step closer to opening the doors of the StitchED Makerspace.

🧰 What We’re Building (Categories of Support)

Your donations will directly fund:

Sewing Equipment: Sewing machines, sergers, irons, pressing tools, and accessories
Furniture & Storage: Adjustable worktables, chairs, shelving, and workstation frames
Creative Tools: Scissors, thread racks, measuring tools, pattern weights, and mannequins
Technology & Learning Tools: Computers, digital design software, 3D printers/printing pens, and filament
Community Resources: Teaching kits, starter supplies, and hands-on creative materials

We also accept new or lightly used items comparable to those on our list — because longevity matters.

We’re looking for woodworking shops, schools, or local makers to partner with us in building:

Worktable tops
Cutting and pattern tables
Custom fabric racks for the studio
Pegboard for our thread wall

Your expertise and craftsmanship will help us build.

Find our Supply list below!

StitchED Supply List

✨ Why This Matters

This campaign isn’t just about building a studio — it’s about building impact, opportunity, and futures.

By supporting this project, you’re helping us:

Empower underserved communities through creative education
Provide mentorship and business tools for local makers
Bridge the gap between fashion, art, and STEM
Strengthen Dallas’s creative ecosystem with inclusion and innovation

Together, we’re stitching creativity into the fabric of our community — one machine, one table, one dream at a time.

the foundation for creative learning and innovation.

Sew A Seed and Help us Realize Our Sewing Makerspace!

Help us hit our Second Goal of $5000 by Dec 31st!

Team Members