How Thread by Thread Works

Every piece of clothing you donate goes through a transformative journey that empowers girls and serves communities. Here's how it happens.

  • Step 1: You Donate

    Everything starts with your generosity. We accept gently used clothing, fabric scraps, and materials that would otherwise end up in landfills or forgotten in the back of closets. Whether it's jeans that don't fit anymore, t-shirts with memories, or fabrics left over from other projects—if it's clean and in decent condition, we can give it new life.

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  • Step 2: Girls Learn to Upcycle

    This is where the magic happens. We bring underprivileged girls together—from organizations like Honey Shine—for hands-on upcycling workshops. Under Alessandra's guidance, they learn foundational sewing skills: hand-stitching, pattern-making, and creative problem-solving.

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  • Step 3: Clothing Gets a New Life

    Not every workshop piece is perfect on the first try—and that's okay. After each session, we review the upcycled garments to ensure they're durable, wearable, and ready to serve their new owners well. Some pieces need minor adjustments or reinforced stitching. Others are flawless from the start.

  • Step 4: We Give Back to Those in Need

    The final step is where purpose meets impact. Every upcycled piece is donated to individuals and families facing clothing insecurity—people who lack access to clean, weather-appropriate clothing for work, school, or daily life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • We accept gently used clothing for all ages and genders, jeans, t-shirts, dresses, jackets, sweaters, and more. We also welcome fabric scraps, buttons, zippers, and other sewing materials. Items should be clean and free of major stains, tears, or damage. If you're unsure whether something is suitable, please don't hesitate to contact us.

  • You can drop off donations at our Miami workshop location (address provided upon request), mail items to us, or arrange a pickup for larger donations. Visit our Get Involved page for detailed instructions and contact information.

  • We offer workshops at our Miami location and also travel to schools, community centers, and youth organizations throughout Miami-Dade County. We bring all materials and equipment with us, so all you need is space and eager participants!

  • Our workshops are designed for girls ages 12-18, particularly those from underserved communities. We partner with schools, Honey Shine, Chapman Partnership, and other youth organizations. Participants don't need any prior sewing experience, we teach everything from scratch.

  • Every upcycled garment is donated to individuals and families facing clothing insecurity. We work with local Miami organizations serving homeless populations, low-income families, and refugees.

  • Yes! Financial donations help us purchase workshop supplies, sewing materials, and cover shipping costs. You can donate securely through our website on the Get Involved page.

  • We'd love to partner! Schools, community centers, and youth organizations can book workshops, host donation drives, or sponsor our programs. Contact us through our Workshops page or email threadbythreadproject@gmail.com to discuss partnership opportunities.

  • Absolutely! We're always looking for volunteers to help with workshops, events, donation sorting, and administrative tasks. Visit our Get Involved page or contact us directly to learn about current volunteer opportunities.