Seminars

Go to the SEMINARS page on TheFabricShows.com for seminars to be held at upcoming shows.

The next in-person seminar series will take place at the Los Angles Fabric Show on February 28 & 29, 2024.

Past Zoom session

ALL ABOUT TEXTILES

presented by: Sara Mosley Textile Industry Professional & Adjunct Professor at Jefferson University

Registration is currently unavailable for a zoom session. Live session in San Francisco November 18 & 19, 2023

1.5 hour zoom session, Fee $35

About the Class: This class is a primer on what a designer needs to know when sourcing fabrics.Before you go walking a tradeshow floor or make a call to a supplier – know what to ask! You are much more likely to engage the supplier in your search if you can speak their language. Have you wanted to have a better understanding of the differences in selecting a woven fabric versus a knit fabric for your designs? Or if there’s a big deal over selecting a polyester fabric over cotton fiber content? Then this seminar is for you! Sara will cover the basic differences in fibers and the benefits of one type over another. Is natural always better than manmade? you will get a cram course in yarns, fabric constructions, different finishes and how sustainable practices are becoming the norm in fabric formation. After this seminar you will be armed with the knowledge to make a more informed selection when you’re sourcing fabrics/trims for your end-use. You can now approach suppliers with confidence asking the right questions using industry language!

Optional Swatch Kit: Recommended, not required.This kit provides an overview of textiles when you do not have a lot of time to spend studying fabrics in detail. The generously sized swatches allow you to study the fabric characteristics in greater detail. 48, 4" Warp x 3" Filling Swatches, mounting sheets, master list (guide to swatches- yarn type, fabric description, dye/print method, finish, yarn count), a 3 ring binder and tape.Available for separate purchase Textile Fabric Consultants, Inc.Textile Swatch Kit: $35.95 +Shipping ($5 savings). Mailed directly from supplier. Use this Discount link for Swatch KIT and their new Seams Kit as well: https://www.textilefabric.com/products/408

Also Recommended:The Sourcer’s Guide– When you know what you are looking for this detailed guide provides 1000s of listings by fiber construction and end use for fabrics and trims, plus domestic (North American) sewing contractors. READ MORE & ORDER