Crafted Production
Everything you could ever want to know about cut and sew manufacturing — in one workshop.
This workshop offers an opportunity to learn about opening, growing, or partnering with crafted production cut and sew factories. Spend a week in North Carolina with the CTD and our manufacturing partners for a deep-dive into client and supplier relations, running an environmentally-friendly facility, production workflow, equipment and infrastructure, finding and retaining employees, operating a values-based facility, interacting with modern demand, and more. This class will feature live Q and A’s, factory tours, and tons of engagement as a group to brainstorm and problem solve for your new (or growing!) cut and sew.
Crafted Production Details
2024 Workshop Dates Coming Soon!
Most of the activities will be centered in Morganton, NC with short day trips to production facilities within an hour's drive. Days typically run from 9am to 4pm Monday-Thursday.
We cover the following topics:
Workflow + Productivity
Client Support and Fabric Sourcing
Tools and Tricks of the Trade
Tools for Building Positive Working Relationships
Review of Equipment
Learn more by watching our video!
How to set up your crafted cut & sew production in house!
“My team and I were so impressed with all of the resources: the Manufacturing Solutions Center, the factories we got to visit, the cut and sews, information on co-ops and democratic workplaces—just the opportunity to sit and talk with people who are actually doing what we hope to do is invaluable.”
