Tailoring Project in Nepal
Tailoring Project — Empowering Women in Nepal
The Tailoring Project equips women with marketable sewing skills so they can earn a steady income, support their families, and build a future marked by dignity and independence. Graduates leave with practical skills and a sewing machine + starter kit so they can begin earning immediately.
How it works
Step 1 — Training (6 months)
A six-month, hands-on tailoring course combining practical instruction with real-world practice.
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2 hours/day)Commitment: ~10 hours/week for the full course
What participants learn
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How to sew and operate a sewing machine
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Cutting cloth and making patterns
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Constructing a variety of garments (mending, everyday wear, simple dresses, children’s clothing)
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Basic quality control and finishing techniques
This training prepares graduates to work in tailoring shops, run home-based businesses, or start small tailoring enterprises.
Step 2 — Graduation & Business Support
Graduation is a celebration — and the real work of sustainable livelihood begins afterward. O
Tailoring class session at Mission in Church Nepal
ur team provides ongoing mentoring to help graduates:
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Set fair and competitive prices
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Serve and retain customers (customer care skills)
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Manage household and business finances
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Plan to grow a tailoring service into a sustainable small business
This follow-up mentoring turns skills into lasting income.
Step 3 — Launch & Equip
At graduation each woman receives:
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A sewing machine
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Starter kit (needles, thread, scissors, measuring tape, basic tools, fabric samples)
With these tools she can immediately begin mending, tailoring, and creating garments for her community.
The cost of changing a life
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Sewing machine + starter kit: 15,000 NPR (~$105 USD) per graduate
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Training & mentoring: modest additional costs to cover instructors, fabric, and practice materials
Give by impact
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$105 = 1 woman’s machine & starter kit
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$210 = 2 machines
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$525 = 5 machines
Gifts can also be designated to training costs to enroll and graduate more women.
Who we serve
The Tailoring Project prioritizes women with limited income opportunities, including:
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Girls from poor families
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Young widows struggling to survive
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Single mothers raising children alone
Women whose husbands do not provide financial support
By combining training with tools and mentoring, the project restores dignity, builds confidence, and creates sustainable futures.
Ready to empower a woman in Nepal?
$105 puts a sewing machine in her hands. Your additional support funds training an
d mentoring that help her succeed.
[Donate to the Tailoring Project] (link to: https://www.missioninchurch.org/tailoring-project-nepal/donate or your site’s donation page)
Quick FAQ (for the webpage)
Graduate receiving sewing machine at Tailoring Project
Q: How long until a graduate starts earning?
A: Many graduates begin earning small income through mending and simple orders within weeks of receiving their machine; fuller income grows as they build repeat customers.
Q: Can donors sponsor a full cohort?
A: Yes — donors can fund individual machines, training costs, or entire cohorts. Contact us at info@hfn.org.np to discuss larger sponsorships.
Q: How do you measure success?
A: We track graduate employment, income changes, and business sustainability through follow-up surveys and mentor reports.
Suggested page elements (to improve engagement & conversions)
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Photo gallery: training sessions, graduation, machine handover (use descriptive alt text).
- One short graduate story/quote with photo — real stories increase donations.
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Prominent CTA button: Donate Now — $105 (sticky at top/bottom).
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Donation options: one-time or monthly sponsorship.
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Contact block: email (info@hfn.org.np), phone, and link to your Projects/Donate page.
Ready-to-use Email Pitch (copy & paste)
Subject line ideas
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$105 Changes a Woman’s Life in Nepal
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Give a Woman a Sewing Machine — Give Her a Future
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Empower Women in Nepal Through Tailoring
Body
Dear [Name],
Did you know that $105 can change a woman’s life in Nepal? Through our Tailoring Project, women receive a six-month hands-on course in sewing and tailoring. At graduation each woman receives her own sewing machine and starter kit — empowering her to start a small business, earn an income, and
provide for her family.
$105 = sewing machine + starter kit
Your gift also helps cover training and mentoring so women can build sustainable livelihoods.
Would you consider sponsoring a woman today? Together we can break cycles of poverty and open doors to opportunity.
Blessings,
Mission in Church
[Donate now → https://www.missioninchurch.org/tailoring-project-nepal]
