Skip to content
Menu
View cart
  • Home
  • 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
    • 3 Esthers Farm
      • Farm Blog
  • Serve with Us
    • Welcome
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Chapters
    • Service Projects
    • Resources
      • Printables
      • Event Resources
      • Videos
      • Book Companion Pictures
      • Packing Slip for Purses/Notecards
  • About Us
    • Leadership
    • Our Story
      • The Big Mission Behind Our Little Purse
    • Sew Powerful Podcasts
    • Sew Powerful Parables
    • We Are Sew Powerful Book
    • Blog
    • Contact Us
  • What's New
    • Upcoming Events
    • Current Blog Article
    • Current Podcast Teaser
    • Current Podcast Episode
    • Sew Powerful Parables Podcast
    • Current Flap of the Month
  • Donate
    • Sew Powerful Purse Campaign 2022
    • General Donations
    • Atelier Angels
    • Sew-A-Thon Fundraiser 2023
    • 3 Esthers Farm
    • Support The School
    • Building Fund
    • Donate to Honor a Loved One
    • Shop Our Merch
    • Financial Accountability And Trust
    • Legacy Giving
  • Login
  • Login
Close
  • Home
  • 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
    • 3 Esthers Farm
      • Farm Blog
  • Serve with Us
    • Welcome
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Chapters
    • Service Projects
    • Resources
      • Printables
      • Event Resources
      • Videos
      • Book Companion Pictures
      • Packing Slip for Purses/Notecards
  • About Us
    • Leadership
    • Our Story
      • The Big Mission Behind Our Little Purse
    • Sew Powerful Podcasts
    • Sew Powerful Parables
    • We Are Sew Powerful Book
    • Blog
    • Contact Us
  • What's New
    • Upcoming Events
    • Current Blog Article
    • Current Podcast Teaser
    • Current Podcast Episode
    • Sew Powerful Parables Podcast
    • Current Flap of the Month
  • Donate
    • Sew Powerful Purse Campaign 2022
    • General Donations
    • Atelier Angels
    • Sew-A-Thon Fundraiser 2023
    • 3 Esthers Farm
    • Support The School
    • Building Fund
    • Donate to Honor a Loved One
    • Shop Our Merch
    • Financial Accountability And Trust
    • Legacy Giving

Sew for Charity

Scottsdale, AZ

Please Join Us in Scottsdale, AZ

Camelback Mountain is visible almost everywhere in the Phoenix area, including in Scottsdale, home of the Valley of the Sun Purse Makers. The talented and friendly members of this Sew Powerful Chapter love sharing their sewing skills and produce creative and colorful purses to send to the schoolgirls in Zambia. The Chapter meets at a quilt shop conveniently located in Central Phoenix, but they are open to meeting in other locations too. The Chapter welcomes new members, especially those who could make and write the encouragement cards that go inside each purse. Even if you don’t sew, or don’t feel too crafty, if you can handle a pair of scissors, they will put you to work cutting out purses. If you live in Scottsdale, Mesa, Phoenix, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, or Fountain Valley, you should consider joining this creative and welcoming group.

Attractions like the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden, the Heard Museum and Spring baseball training bring visitors to the Phoenix area. However, our sewing friends may plan their spring trips to sunny Phoenix to attend the annual Arizona Quilters Guild show, where 3 dozen Arizona quilting chapters display their beautiful creations. The Phoenix Area Quilt Association recently hosted members of the Valley of the Sun Purse Makers at an informational meeting, and now Sew Powerful counts those talented quilters among our purse makers too. And when QuiltCon was held in Phoenix, members of the Valley of the Sun Purse Makers introduced Sew Powerful to the hundreds of visitors to our booth. There are so many Sew Powerful purse makers in the Phoenix area now, that the Chapter has graciously agreed to be a purse drop-off point so local purse makers can avoid paying for shipping to the Sew Powerful headquarters.

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. Check your local listings to find an upcoming show where we could meet in person!

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

  • Get the FREE Sew Powerful Purse Patterns HERE
  • Attend a Meet & Greet session, designed for those new to Sew Powerful. Sign up HERE
  • Join our Sew Powerful Purse Project Facebook group HERE

See the Valley of the Sun Purse Makers Chapter in Action

Express your interest in this Sew Powerful Chapter HERE

OR, use our Chapter Locator map to find other locations

Won’t You Join Us Today?

Invalid password
Enter

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.

Learn More About Our Mission

Follow Us On:

Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram
Join our Facebook Group

Our Corporate Sponsor

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

Give Today

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

Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 45-3327800

  • Search
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Service
  • Contact Us

Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 45-3327800

Copyright © 2023 sewpowerful.

Empire Theme by Pixel Union. Powered by Shopify

Added to your cart:

Cart subtotal
View cart () Checkout