Promote clothing designers and create jobs by creating a sewing co-op.MNfashion

Being a professional designer has a high start-up cost that hinders many from being independent business owners. Many with the dream of maintaining a sustainable living through their craft is challenging because the cost of studio space, machines sewing notions. The MNfashion sewing co-op will bridge the gap by providing designers access to the tools and resources needed. Furthermore, the co-op brings the design community together for networking, mentoring and support. By doing this, we will build a stronger design community in Minnesota and the country. The model is being built for other states to adopt the co-op and easily implement in other communities. Goals and Outcomes: • Engage 100 community as members of the co-op • Conduct 8 training programs on the basics of sewing • Receive national coverage of the increased quality from Minnesota designers • Purchase quality machines and tools • Recruit 60 new co-op members