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  • 2023 Sew-A-Thon
  • Programs
    • Purse Program Overview and Details
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Delivering Purposeful Products In Zambia
      • Is There A Period Gap?
      • The Power Of A Beautiful Gift
      • Why Reusable Pads Are The Right Answer
    • Purse Patterns
      • Beginner Purse Pattern
      • Get Intermediate Purse Pattern
      • In The Hoop Purse Files
      • Free Embroidery Designs
    • Purse Sew Along Training Video
    • Where To Send Purses
    • Packing Slip for Purses/Notecards
    • Notecard Inspirations
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      • Farm Blog
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Sew for Charity

Northeast Iowa

Please Join Us in NE Iowa

The six-county region of Northeastern Iowa is jam packed with things for you to do and see. Whether you like arts and culture, fine dining, festivals, history museums, shopping, or the great outdoors, you will find something for everyone. Hike to the top of a bluff or bike down in the valleys, the views are spectacular. Visit Backbone State Park, the Osborne Nature Center, White Water Park, and you can’t miss the world’s largest strawberry in Strawberry Point! Yet among all these great attractions, the friendliness of local residents might be the greatest natural resource of all.

Meet the welcoming members of the Sew Powerful of NE Iowa Chapter, famous for their annual ‘Purses and Pies’ workshop. The creative and talented members of this chapter work together to share their passion for keeping girls in school in Zambia. They warmly accept anyone with an interest in sewing and creating craft notes. The Sew Powerful of NE Iowa Chapter meets quarterly. If you live in Elkader, Arlington, Olwein, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Dubuque, Dyersville, Manchester, Edgewood, Greeley, Strawberry Point, Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Farley, Epworth, Peosta, Prairie du Chien, WI, Colesburg, Independence, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Cedar, or Dubuque counties, this chapter is for you!

How You Can Make a Difference

The purses you make will be gifted to schoolgirls in the African country of Zambia. The purses will be filled with reusable feminine hygiene supplies, soap, and underwear so the girl can attend school all month. Sew Powerful hires adults in Zambia living in extreme poverty. They are trained and paid a living wage to make the contents of the purses. The result is a triple benefit:

  • Schoolgirls have a chance to excel in their studies and complete their education.
  • Adults earn wages to feed, clothe, and house their families, giving them dignity and hope.
  • Volunteers use their talents to make purses bringing them immeasurable joy knowing their efforts have changed lives.

Learn More About Sew Powerful

Sew Powerful exhibits in many Quilting and Sewing expos throughout the United States and internationally. We would love to meet you in person at one of these events!

Until then, follow the links below to get started right away.

  • Get the FREE Sew Powerful Purse Patterns HERE
  • Join our Sew Powerful Purse Project Facebook group HERE
  • Stay up to date on on-line and in person events HERE.

See the Sew Powerful of NE Iowa Purse Makers Chapter in Action

Express your interest in this Sew Powerful Chapter HERE

OR, use our Chapter Locator map to find other locations

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About Us

We exist to educate, employ, and empower people to pursue life in all its fullness. We do that by creating purposeful products that change communities. Things like school uniforms, soap, feminine hygiene pads, and farm fresh food.

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We’re thrilled that a growing number of online retailers are supporting our work including Pixie Faire Liberty Jane, Home Sew and Quality Sewing.

To learn more contact us via email today!

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We’d love to have you join us in our mission of combating extreme poverty by giving generously in support of a seamstress today! Give Now Read about our Financial Accountability Here

Reach Us At:

229 Clark Ave, Ste O,

Yuba City, CA 95991

Sew Powerful Purse Program

Our annual Sew Powerful Purse program enables girls to stay in school. Purses are made and sent to Zambia as gifts. The local seamstresses in Zambia make re-usable hygiene pads and together they are provided to girls as part of health (MHM) training. Get Involved

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