Our Makerspace

CREATIVITY. ENTERPRISE. DEVELOPMENT.

Guests who are shopping in person at Rooted Together are often greeted by friendly faces at the sewing table, creating products inspired by their own refugee stories or completing detailed work for local vendors.

When Treetops began in 2016, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and social enterprise were at the center of our mission. Through relationship, we understood that refugee women arrive here with talent and skills but often without a pathway to use them. Opportunities for work utilizing those skills became woven into the fabric of Treetops.

Makerspace Partners

Alterations

Treetops now offers custom alterations on Tuesday–Thursday from 9–3pm during the shop's open hours!

Available services include hemming, take in/take out, zippers, waist, buttons, lining, straps, and shoulders. Pricing depends on type and layers of fabric and style of item. No appointment necessary!

Meet the Team

AMINA (Left)

I really love sewing and I have had experience in this field since childhood. For me, sewing is not just a job, but an art through which I can express my creativity. When I create a piece of clothing from beginning to end, I feel very happy and satisfied with the result. I am always trying to learn new things and improve my skills. I like to work at Treetops because I like helping people and working in a positive environment. I also want to learn new skills and gain experience in customer service.

WAHIDA (Center Left)

Hello I am Wahida Oryakhail. As I have about 16 years of experience in sewing back in Afghanistan. Treetops is a huge opportunity for me to improve my talents. It is a safe, helpful and supportive place for immigrant women.

HANIFA (Center Right)

My name is Hanifa Ahmadi. Sewing is my chosen profession and something I genuinely enjoy doing. It allows me to earn an income while also supporting my family and building a stable future.

KATYA (Right)

Katya is the Product Development and Markets Manager at Treetops. She has a degree in cloth patterns and sewing from Ukraine, and over 20 years of experience in clothing production in Ukraine and US. Katya is also an entrepreneur and owns Chunky Cheeks, a baby clothing brand.