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Mrs. Rao from Portland, ME is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stitch in Time

Help me give my students a sewing machine and accessories to make projects and teach students how to sew or repair clothes.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rao's classroom raised $268

This project is fully funded

My Project

Teaching students how to sew is a life skill that can spark imagination and creativity for crafts and practical items; such as making their own clothes. Our students mostly come from poverty level homes. With this skill, they can repair and replace their clothing.

Sewing can foster communication and direction-following abilities.

This skill can help build self-confidence while increasing fine motor skills.

With this sewing machine and other materials, our students will be able to make blankets, clothes, stuffed animals and so much more. They will see the result of their labor and be able to gift family and friends with hand made gifts.

Mrs. Rao Lyman Moore Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Portland, ME View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

12 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brother Sewing and Quilting Machine, XR3774, 37 Built-in Stitches, Wide Table, 8 Included Sewing Feet • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
ilauke 50Pcs Bobbins Sewing Threads Kit, 400 Yards per Polyester Thread Spools, Prewound Bobbin with Case for Brother Singer Janome Machine, 25 Colors • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Brother Sewing and Embroidery Bobbins 10-Pack, SA156,Clear • Amazon Business $7.70 1 $7.70

Materials cost

$185.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$227.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.12

Total project goal

$267.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $267.44

1 Donor

-$239.29

Donations toward project cost

-$227.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.16

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