Did you know there are over 50 businesses in Tucson (and over 200 in Phoenix Metro) that require sewing machine operators and related jobs?
​
​But here's the problem....Right now, the workforce is LOW. Industrial sewers, technicians, digital pattern makers, and 3D Modelers are needed more than ever.

So what's the solution?
​
Provide a simplified and effective training program to grow the workforce, and create stitch lab hubs for the industry in Arizona. That statewide program is called Moonshot's AZ Stitch Lab. 

* FREE OF CHARGE TO PARTICIPANTS *

Tucson Training Location

Sonoran Stitch Factory
609 W. Rillito St.      
Tucson, AZ 85705

Tucson Photo Gallery

Are you an employer who would like to hire AZ Stitch Lab students and/or partner in some way with Tucson's AZ Stitch Lab?  

If so, click below to complete our Employer Survey.

Program Details
​

Arizona Stitch Lab is a statewide workforce development program that aims to provide industrial sewing skills and training to our community at no cost to the participant. In our 6-week Basic Industrial Sewing Skills course students will learn the following: industrial machine operations, patterns, factory setting safety protocols, and construction and manufacturing.​

What will the training include? 

The training program features 6-week courses in industrial sewing, digital pattern making, 3D modeling and entrepreneurship. There will also be training for sewing machine technicians and logistics and fulfillment. 

After training, where can I find work? 

  • Sewing and Vacuum Stores
  • Embroidery
  • Interior Design Products including Window Treatments
  • Design/Promotional Businesses (Tshirts, hats, etc)
  • Airline/Automotive Interiors 
  • Apparel Manufacturing 
  • Canvas products for Boating/Awnings
  • Furniture Upholstery
  • Sample/Prototyping
  • Leatherwork
  • Clothing Boutiques
  • Tailors/Alteration businesses
  • Bridal/Special Occasion
  • ​NOTE: Careers in industrial sewing are expected to offer graduates starting wages of $15 an hour with annual earning potential as high as $75,000 to $100,000 as training is extended. ​

Sample Training Topics 

  • ​Safety
  • Sewing Terms/Language
  • Understanding Garment Construction
  • Upskill option: Other garments (specialty)
  • Patterns
    • ​a. Upskill option: Other garments (speciality)
    • ​b. Upskill option: Cutting
  • Stitch Types
    • Upskill Option: Speciality Machines
  • Machine Operations
  • ​ Hand Sewing 

Employer Partnerships (Tucson)
​


​Past & Current Tribal Partnerships
​
​