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Ms. Hurt from Washington DC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Sew Nice Supplies

Help me give my students take their fashion ideas from idea, to paper, to their closet!

  • $483 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Our students are Hispanic and African-American. They are limited in resources, with over 90% of them qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

We try our best to create an environment that is safe and open while giving them meaningful experiences to enhance their lives.

Many of our students are also teen parents or dealing with identity issues. Due to those factors and lack of resources, many of them are on their own with the responsibility to find shelter and food.

Our students find ways to get creative with limited supplies. They are thankful for new things and look forward to being exposed to new things. Our students come to school for stability and the chance to forget about their circumstances while working to provide a better life for themselves.

My projects are about giving my students the best experiences while they are in school and providing them with what they need to be the best students possible socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.

My Project

One of the coolest activities we did was host sewing classes for our students. They were able to make bags and skirts. During our sessions, we also had a small group discussion focused on building self-efficacy, time management, and problem-solving. Students are able to work on social skills while learning a new skill.

The new version of that experience is sewing from home using machines and materials like thread, scissors, looms, and tape measures in this project.

We would host sessions over 4-6 weeks for up to 8 students. We would deliver the materials via contactless delivery, host the sessions virtually, and host a mini-fashion show for them to display what they made. Each kit will include everything they need to sew including a cutting board with supplies. The materials would be picked up via contactless delivery, sanitized, stored for up to 3 weeks and start the process all over again with a new group. The ability to make something is one thing we have seen that our students respond well too and ask for more opportunities like them.

Ms. Hurt
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
45mm Rotary Cutter with 5 Pcs Replace Rotary Cutter Blades, Sewing Pins and A5 Cutting Mat, Rotary Cutter for Fabric, Rotary Cutter Set for Quilting Sewing Arts Crafts, Sharp and Durable • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
ARTIKA Sewing KIT, Premium Sewing Supplies, XL Spools of Thread, Most Useful Colors, Emergency Repairs, Travel, Kids, Beginners and Home (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
O'woda Rotary Cutter Quilting Kit, A3 Cutting Mat + 45mm Rotary Cutter + Tape Measure + Patchwork Ruler + Patchwork Clip (Set of 20)+ 50 Pcs Pins (Green) • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Scissors, iBayam 8" Multipurpose Scissors Bulk 3-Pack, Ultra Sharp Blade Shears, Comfort-Grip Handles, Sturdy Sharp Scissors for Office Home School Sewing Fabric Craft Supplies, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
Made By Me Ultimate Weaving Loom by Horizon Group Usa, Includes Over 380 Craft Loops & 1 Weaving Loom (Amazon Exclusive), Multicolor • Amazon Business $12.54 3 $37.62
Simthread 25pcs Assorted Colors Size A Class 15 (SA156) 60WT Prewound Bobbins Thread with Clear Storage Plastic Box for Brother Embroidery Thread Sewing Thread Machine DIY • Amazon Business $10.77 3 $32.31
Wright Products 117-200-031 Wrights Single Fold Bias Tape, 4 yd, Black • Amazon Business $6.39 3 $19.17
Tophany 96 Pcs Loom Potholder Loops, 7 inch Colorful Elastic Weaving Craft Loops with 2 Pcs Crochet Hook for Kids DIY Crafts Supplies Favors • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Klutz Potholders: Other Loopy Projects Craft Kit • Amazon Business $15.40 1 $15.40
Harrisville Designs Friendly Loom Potholder Cotton Loops 10 Inch Pro Size Loops Make 2 Potholders, Weaving Crafts for Kids and Adults-Multi • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
SINGER 70032 Braided Elastic, 8 Yard by 1/4-Inch, White • Amazon Business $5.85 1 $5.85
Blisstime Tailor Sewing Flexible Ruler Tape Measure 60"150cm 6 Colors Pack of 12 (12PCS, Mix) • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69
Dritz 0371980 Braided Elastic 1/8inX4yd-White, Each, White • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Dritz 9334W Braided Elastic, White, 3/4-Inch by 1-Yard • Amazon Business $4.48 1 $4.48

Materials cost

$353.34

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$21.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$409.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.32

Total project goal

$482.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$482.16

2 Donors

-$241.08

Donations toward project cost

-$204.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.16

match offer

-$241.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$204.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.16

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$0.00

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