# Empowering Clothing Companies This Charity Helps At-Risk Women Learn Valuable Skills By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atrisk-women References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/10/startup-kansas-fashion-incubator-at-risk-women-rightfully-sewn.html) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rightfully-sewn) 'Rightfully Sewn' is a charitable organization that helps at-risk women learn the skills necessary to help them find work in the fashion industry. While there is a growing demand for locally made clothing, there are few skilled seamstresses operating in the United States. This fashion-forward charity helps women meet the [growing demand for seamstresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sew-inspired-fabrics) and find a stable job at the same time. Rightfully Sewn works with at-risk women who lack the education and skills to find stable work in other industries. Rightfully Sewn operates as a training program that helps these women learn the skills needed to find a viable path in the fashion industry. By providing seamstress training, the charity is also educating workers who can supply the growing demand for [high-quality American-made products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing). The charity provides a way for women in unstable situations to find work in a rapidly growing industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Locally Made Clothing:** The growing demand for locally made clothing creates opportunities for skilled seamstresses to contribute to this market. - **Skill Development Programs:** The need for training programs like Rightfully Sewn highlights the demand for empowering at-risk individuals with valuable skills. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Rightfully Sewn's focus on promoting locally made and high-quality clothing aligns with the rising trend of sustainable fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Rightfully Sewn's charity initiative offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry by training and providing employment to at-risk women. - **Nonprofit Sector:** The success of organizations like Rightfully Sewn demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the nonprofit sector to address social issues through skill development programs. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The growing demand for high-quality American-made products creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the textile manufacturing industry by supplying skilled seamstresses trained by initiatives like Rightfully Sewn. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Good Clothing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-and-the-salvation-army.md) - [Closet-Clearing Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closet-clearout-challenge.md) - [Celebrational Branded Women's Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truand-truand-continues.md) - [Eco-Conscious Fabric Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sew-inspired-fabrics.md) - [Empowerment-Focused Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivela.md) - [Timeless Knit Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudana-clothing.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Branded Warm Clothing Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-of-lifewear.md) - [In-Store Repair Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-it-for-longer.md)