Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Sewing Seeds International is back, and the two week Intermediate level classes have begun! Since the Inauguration in December, students have been busy practicing all the skills they were taught in the two weeks of Beginner classes.

Students presented the teachers with all their projects and accomplishments for well earned grades! These past three months of practice have brought the students to a level that demands more complicated Intermediate projects.

Slowly, the teachings will become a new 'skill' that can be utilized in many directions. Sewing Seeds will return to teach Advanced skills in the Sept / Oct time period. This course will also include lessons in pattern making, cutting, and costing.

Sewing Seeds is very proud of the Volcanes student's accomplishments, but at the same time recognizes that they are largely due to the efforts made by Arthur Fumerton and the Volcanes Community Education Program (VCEP) in Puerto Vallarta. This non-profit organization's dedication to seeing the ladies of Colonia Volcanes learn a useable skill and trade is very impressive!

Already VCEP is getting calls from local hotels and restaurants looking to employ trained seamstresses. Local Designers are inquiring about small 'Contract Sewing' projects, to stock up before next high season. Shop owners need décor items sewn for their customers. The potential for these students is endless and inspiring.

VCEP, along with Vallarta City Hall, Rotary Club, Sister City, and Amigos are discussing funds to build a small factory to employ the graduated students. Eventually, this factory may be able to entertain production for: local clothing designers, boutique shops, repair contracts, school & professional uniforms, upholstery, etc. The Sewing School will continue to ensure a good supply of trained professional seamstresses are available for the needs of the factory.

Sewing Seeds International has received calls from Mazatlan, Sinaloa who also wish to start a Sewing School. The Dominican Republic has expressed interest for 2017.

Sewing Seeds International (funded by Sewing Seeds Canada), already does work in Ukraine, Sierra Leone, and Peru. For more information, contact Mr. Kelly Grams at grams.kelly(at)gmail.com, SewingSeedsCanada.com or via Facebook.

To learn more about the Volcanes Community Education Project, contact Contact Mr. Arthur Fumerton at artfumerton(at)gmail.com. For tour and donation information, call 322-158-8815 or visit the VCEP Facebook page. Fabric and Sewing supplies are always welcome donations.