Earn and Learn Sewing Programs


a group of women pressing their work as part of the earn and learn sewing program
a woman sitting at an industrial sewing machine teaching other sewers as part of our earn and learn program

Earn & Learn Paid Work Experience Sewing Program

Where: The Social Outfit Workroom

These classes are designed for experienced and skilled sewers from refugee backgrounds. You must be ready to commit to work will be paid the Australian textile award rate as you learn how to make items that will be sold through The Social Outfit store.

We usually run two Earn and Learn programs each year in collaboration with leading artists, fashion designers or brands.

To enquire about Earn and Learn Programs please contact projects@thesocialoutfit.org

In 2023, the Earn & Learn program was made possible with the support of the Stronger Together Grants Program of Multicultural NSW, funded by the NSW Government.


a group of women standing together, some crouching at the front with images and paintings in the background