Economic structure and associated opportunities are directly linked to the social structure and the hierarchy followed. Entry into the labour market is closely connected to gender, caste and class. SEWA strives to overcome these barriers by promoting micro- enterprises that will increase the productivity and profitability of the work put in by the members.

To ensure that the women workers get regular work devoid of any work gaps, SEWA is running its embroidery program in Sundernagri, Rajeev Nagar, Sonia Vihar and Raghubir Nagar  Since then, linkages have been established with six export houses and international retailers like GAP, Monsoon and NEXT.  Earlier, the women would take up embroidery assignments on a per piece basis from their contractors and sub contractors. In the process, they would lose out on a lot of money. The contractors treated them badly and exploited them since they were poor, illiterate and voiceless.

SEWA intervened to remove the chain of middlemen and directly link them to the companies. Due to this, the members began to earn almost double their earlier income. Skill upgradation is also provided and further employment opportunities are sought. SEWA is also a member of National Home Workers Group (promoted by Ethical Trading Initiative, U.K) and forwards issues concerning the embroidery workers of Sundernagiri.