At Common Threads of Maine, our mission is to promote fulfilling careers in the Maine textile industry by teaching people to become skilled stitchers, advocating for fair treatment in the workplace, and assisting business development. We run intensive industrial sewing classes geared toward preparing students to go to work in the textile manufacturing industry. We also have a textile business incubator space, a maker space, and a retail store, featuring handmade goods and second hand sewing supplies.