Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator

Choosing the right fabric for your design is as important as the design itself. This class will provide an overview of different textile structures and highlight the best sewing techniques and finishes for each of them.

Instructor

Tara St James

As a fashion designer with over 15 years experience producing both domestically and overseas, I have developed a vast understanding of a variety of production systems and manufacturing techniques. As a private consultant I have helped over a dozen brands get started in the fashion industry, guiding them through tech packs, sample development, fabric sourcing and production. I have also taught design concept, sustainable manufacturing and textile sourcing at Pratt and FIT since 2008.