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How to Start your Apparel Brand
Enroll today and get 1 month FREE!
Weekly LIVE Mentorship only $149.00 per month
Classes are every Tuesday 7-8 pm CST to review that week’s topic and to answer any questions you may have.
This course will provide you with the knowledge that you will need for factories to take you seriously.
If you can’t make a class that week don’t worry we send you a recording and a recap of that week’s subject.
✓Weekly live mentoring sessions
✓5 months of coursework - 20 Topics of Discussion
✓ 24/7 messaging
✓ Workbook
✓ Pre-recorded videos
✓ Training courses
✓ Access our App with a growing library of online classes
✓ Industry tips and Tricks
*Payment is withdrawn monthly but you can cancel at anytime
Please note: This is an education course and does not include prototyping or development of your product.
Are you still unsure or have questions? Click here to talk to our mentors Alyssa or Karolyn about your project or review our FAQ page.
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Questions before getting started?
Set up a 15-minute chat with Alyssa today.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE COURSES OFFERED IN THE WEEKLY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
You will meet with your group of peers and industry mentors through our online zoom calls. Includes videos on each topic with corresponding worksheets for breakout topics each week
Topic 1 Define your Mission
Topic 2 Target Market
Topic 3 First Designs
Topic 4 DIY or Full Partner Path
Topic 5 Narrow down your style offering
Topic 6 Prepare to source fabric
Topic 7 Understanding fabric
Topic 8 costing and choosing your fabric
Topic 9 choosing your pattern maker
Topic 10 choosing your sample maker
Topic 11 Setting your launch date
Topic 12 How to evaluate samples
Topic 13 Sourcing your garment labels
Topic 14 Choosing your size and colors
Topic 15 Making your different sizes
Topic 16 Create your tech pack
Topic 17 Find your factory
Topic 18 Vetting your factory
Topic 19 Writing your purchase order
Topic 20 Start manufacturing!
Sell! Sell! Sell!!
What you will learn
Preparing to Manufacture with a USA Factory
How to Identify your starting point
What is step one when creating a business? It’s not as hard as you think.
Bring your apparel ideas to life
Remember those amazing ideas locked up inside your mind? Make them real.
Source your fabric
Templates on how to communicate with fabric vendors and manufacturers so they take you seriously.
Find the right manufacturer
Break through walls to turn your small working business into an empire.
Here’s How It Works
20 online classes join at any topic
Weekly live classes with your mentor
To take you from the idea stage to pre-production to launch!
Your progress is self-paced and paired with your LIVE mentor. It's manageable whether this is your side hustle or this is your full-time job.
Is the Apparel Mentor the right fit for you?
Yes, if…
You are an apparel (or soft goods) entrepreneur who is NEW to the apparel industry.
No, if…
You are just looking for marketing/sales help. We focus on getting products made!
The end goal of the Apparel Mentor is that you Complete the Launch Your Line workbook, join a community of fellow designers/ creators & have full knowledge on how to successfully manufacture your product.
Every mentor has real-world apparel design and manufacturing experience. Between all of our mentors, we have launched over 2500 brands.
Easy 24/7 messaging though the app.