educating, equipping, & employing individuals to thrive in a specialized workforce

“Entering the Seamstress Training Program with some knowledge of apparel construction, I was intimidated by the garment industry, having no experience with industrial machines. The program put me at ease and I was stitching like a pro in no time. After graduating I was offered full time employment and benefits with an expanding small batch production company. Thanks to Rightfully Sewn®, I was able to end 2020 with a fresh start.” — Jeffrey, Seamstress Training Program participant

Scalable production Resource for the quality-minded

“I started sewing dance leotards in my basement...fast-forward five years, I’m shipping them worldwide from my Crossroads location. I would scale my business if it weren’t for the serious skills gap that exists in Kansas City - and across our country. We need seamstresses who are fully trained on industrial sewing machines.” — Lisa Choules, Eleve’ Dancewear

small batches, ethically made, right here in Kansas City!

Loving the local

“From the get-go, it was important to us that our activewear be made in America. We knew we’d found the right production partner when we discovered Rightfully Sewn—a local, Kansas City-based company. They create jobs and opportunities through the business of fashion, and provide seamstress training to help individuals thrive in this specialized workforce. They also propel KC fashion designers so they can supply the demand for high-quality, American-produced garments. And since duoFIT is not a fast-fashion brand, we produce less than 500 garments each year. Best of all, Rightfully Sewn’s values align perfectly with ours: leading by example through a culture of equity, diversity, accessibility, acclivity, positivity and efficacy. They are also dedicated to sustainability, and recycle fabric during the research and development phases of the production process.”— Kelsey Perry, DuoFIT

“I used to think I had to move to the coasts to be able to work full-time in my chosen fashion profession. But I’ve made a wonderful life for myself in Kansas City, and I want to stay here. So do my peers. We just needed more support and access to cutting edge production technology.” — Whitney Manney, Fashion Designer