We prepare stitchers to succeed wherever they go

This twelve-week class covers a wide range of techniques, materials, machines, and skills so that students are ready to apply to work at any local manufacturer.

We offer three sessions per year. Our regular class is held in September-December and March-June. Classes take place from 8:30am to 2pm, Tuesday through Friday.

We are also offering a new accelerated program for experienced stitchers from June to August.

Click the button above to fill out our online application.

A PDF application can be downloaded here.

Technical training

• Operating several different kinds of industrial sewing machines

• Threading, tension, and troubleshooting on the most commonly used machines

• Pattern reading, pattern making, and fabric cutting

• Projects designed around the products made by local manufacturers

• Efficient production sewing techniques.

Employment and workplace skills

• Resume writing

• Creating a sewing sample portfolio

• Interview preparation

• Communication and navigating the American workplace

• Teamwork, problem-solving, and working together on the shop floor

Job Fairs and Job Placement

• Local employers are invited to our classroom to attend a job fair to meet students, view student portfolios, and talk about opportunities at their companies

• Employers interested in attending our job fairs are encouraged to contact us.

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Makenga

I’m glad to let my community know how my training at Westbrook’s Common Threads helped me to learn sewing. From that training, I was able to get a nice job from American Roots and start my new life in America with my family. Today I’m able to perform my sewing job without any obstacle. I recommend the training center to anyone who will like to gain skills in sewing

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Ben waxman & whitney reynolds American roots wear llc

Common Threads formulated the training module we needed, did the leg work on contact tracing of students prior to being trained, and moved at lightning speed to feed over 40 new stitchers to American Roots. Without Common Threads becoming a part of the PPE discussion and quickly adjusting their program to fit our needs, American Roots would not have been able to scale as fast as we did.