Fashion Classes

APPAREL PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

A MANUFACTURING BOOTCAMP FOR APPAREL ENTREPRENEURS

In this series, you’ll learn how to take your sewn product idea through the entire development and manufacturing process. Learn about tech packs, flats, specs, costing, sample making, patterns, seam types, sourcing, grading, marking, production cutting, production sewing, labeling, licenses, production management, QC, timeline, sustainability, and advanced technology in apparel manufacturing.  More details

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 5 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded*

$699
(7) 3-hour sessions
Time: TBD
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBD

FASHION DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATE

A FASHION DESIGN BOOTCAMP FOR APPAREL ENTREPRENEURS

This crash course is an introduction to the essential skills in fashion design including trend forecasting, price zones, sizing, terminology, understanding garment construction, foundational textile info, print design, fashion illustration, flats, specs, 3D design, intro to sewing, creating a cohesive collection, intro to manufacturing. Ideal for anyone contemplating going to fashion school or starting their own fashion brand without a prior fashion degree or experience. More details

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 4 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$899
(12) 3-hour sessions
Time: TBD
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBD

DESIGN A PRINTED SKIRT

DEVELOP A PRINTED SKIRT TO ADD TO YOUR OWN BRAND’S COLLECTION

In this series, you’ll design your own print that will be engineered onto FABRIC’s private label full-length skirt pattern, then printed, and sewn. By the end of the series, you’ll have one skirt sample, a 3D version to use for marketing, and everything needed to manufacture more of them under your own brand’s collection as limited drops or even on-demand.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$599
(5) 3-hour sessions
Time: 5:30p-8:30p
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: Tues/Thurs, Nov 8-Nov 22

Sustainable Fashion Class

Fashion is the 2nd most polluting industry on the planet. It's time for a change. Discover what it truly means to manufacture sustainably and what you can do as a consumer or a brand to make a difference.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 2-hour sessions
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA

Fashion Technology Class

Digital Design, 3D Avatars, NFT's & NFC's, the FashionVerse, Digital Wardrobes, and more! Take some of the mystery out of the latest technology and innovation that is taking over the industry. Whether you're a consumer or a brand, you'll learn more about what changes are taking place in the industry that makes it more efficient, accessible, unique, affordable, and sustainable.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 2-hour sessions
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA

Basic Fashion Business Planning

Determine the licenses you’ll need to start a clothing brand and manufacture a sewn product. Learn to write a business plan to determine funding needs and viability of your idea. Set up your business entity legally.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 1.5-hour session
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA

SMALL BATCH DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING

Discover the secrets to small batch manufacturing. Learn your role in production management and QC. How to cost, fill out contracts, source, own your Intellectual Property, and deal with contractors.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 3-hour sessions
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA

TEXTILES, TRIMS, AND SOURCING CLASS

Discover where to source low MOQ wholesale fabrics and trims and what info you need to know about the materials you source. Learn basic foundational info about fabrics before sourcing including knits vs. wovens, fiber content, and serviceability.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 3-hour sessions
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA

UNDERSTANDING GARMENT CONSTRUCTION

Before you start the design and manufacturing process, you'll need to know some basics about industry patterns, pattern markings, seams, seam allowances, darts, and construction details.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 3-hour sessions
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA

TECHNICAL FLATS

Flats are blueprints of a design and are one of the first steps in getting a design manufactured because they show the details needed to make a pattern, sew a sample, and estimate the costs of the product. This class teaches you to draw flats by hand.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 3-hour sessions
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA

COSTING CAMP

How to estimate the cost of your sewn product using a cost sheet. What you can do to make your design cost less. How much money you’ll need to get through development and manufacturing. What you should charge. What affects the cost.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 3-hour sessions
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA

SPECS - MEASURING APPAREL

Specs are measurements. Learn to properly measure a garment as it's done in the industry so you can communicate what you want with your contractors and QC (check) your product throughout the development and manufacturing process.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 3-hour sessions
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA

QUALITY CONTROL

Don’t let human error put you out of business. Learn how to prevent costly issues in manufacturing and your role in checking the accuracy of the pattern, grading, marker, cutting, sewing, and materials.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 3-hour sessions
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA

3D VIRTUAL DESIGN

Design virtually in 3D to check the fit, reduce sample costs, test fabric drape, and even show color and print variations of your design on your website without having to sew physical samples of each variation.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 3-hour sessions
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA

BRANDING & DIGITAL MARKETING 101

What you’ll need to know before you hire someone to make a logo, website, or handle social media for you. What you can do yourself. Determining your brand’s voice and visual identity to reach your target audience.

**Refundable if canceled at least 24 hours prior to class start. Must have 3 students enrolled or class will be canceled and refunded**

$95
(1) 3-hour sessions
Time: TBA
In Person at FABRIC
Next Date: TBA