NYC Manufacturing Tour for Fashion Designers
Small-group walking tour to vetted factories and resources in the Garment District.
👗🧵✂️ Get insider access to proven NYC sourcing and production factories – many are not listed in any guide books or online directories (and it’s taken YEARS for us to make these contacts). You’ll meet the owners, walk the factories, and see their work.Your Investment: $189 (includes the tour & full list of contacts)
When is it?
New Date Announced! March 31, 2025
📅 Date: March 31, 2025 Registration opening soon
🕘 Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍Location: NYC’s Garment District (near 38th St & 8th Ave)
💵 Your Investment: $189 (includes the tour & full list of contacts)
Hosted by: Anna Livermore (V. Mora) and Jane Hamill (Fashion Brain Academy)
What to Expect
There are 4 stops on the tour (all in NYC’s Garment District) as well as a brief overview of manufacturing best-practices from Anna and Jane, plus we’ll allow time for you to time connect with the other attendees.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Below is the description of the stops for the January tour that sold out. We have not announced the stops for the March 2025 tour but they will be similar to the January event.
Overview of the stops on the January tour:
1: Small-Batch NYC Manufacturing, Sample Making & Pattern Making
- We’ll visit the space and operation, you can ask questions, see examples of their work. They’re not listed in any guide book and they have no website. It’s taken us YEARS to find and vet a resource like this.
2. Digitizing and Grading
- We’ll tour the space with the owner himself. He’s worked in the industry for the past 30 years and is a proven, reliable resource. Digitize, grade, plot, mark — there’s a lot that goes into sewn product manufacturing besides just sewing. We often hear from designers, “what is a marker and why do I need one?” We’ll show you real-life examples.
3. Fabric and Trim Sourcing Company
- This place is the holy grail for sourcing anything you’ve ever dreamed up for fabrics, trims, buttons, materials. These are offshore resources and all available in small minimums. If there’s a fabric or trim you’re been searching for, they can source it for you and with low MOQs.
4. Embroidery House
- When you need something special for your products, this is the place. You can’t get embroidery done in a regular factory. Embroidery is a “send-out” and not done by the same manufacturer that produces your garments.
You'll Walk Away With
- Real, vetted industry contacts for NYC manufacturing, digitizing, materials & fabric sourcing, and embroidery.
- A full list and Folder of all the contacts and resources on the tour. We’ll print it out for you to carry on the tour and take notes as we go
- Checklists and Templates: “Are You Ready for Production?” from V. Mora, and “How to Build a Pre-Launch Audience” from Fashion Brain Academy
- The confidence and knowledge to take the next step for your manufacturing process
Who Should Attend?
This walking tour is ideal for:
- Emerging Designers seeking a comprehensive introduction to the manufacturing process.
- Executives & Established Brands looking to streamline operations and uncover fresh ideas for growth.
- Fashion Entrepreneurs eager to network with like-minded professionals and learn directly from industry experts.
Who’s Leading the Tour?
Anna Livermore (V.Mora) and Jane Hamill (Fashion Brain Academy).
Anna and Jane are industry experts with experience in manufacturing, design, product development, DTC and wholesale sales, retail buying, and product marketing.
See pics of a past tour here. Anna and Jane are very honest and will give it to you straight
What Past Attendees Say
“Worth every penny!”
“Seeing the factories in action and learning directly from Anna and Jane was worth every penny. Highly recommend this tour to anyone serious about fashion!” – Michael T., Brand Manager
“Practical tools I could apply immediately.”
“The factory tour was an eye-opening experience! I walked away with practical tools and insights I could apply to my own brand immediately.” – Sarah K., Emerging Designer
“Meeting the other designers was great!”
“I signed up to see the factories and meeting the other designers was great! An unexpected bonus for sure.” Erica N., Apparel Designer
How to Register
Spaces are limited to be sure you get a hands-on experience and a chance to ask your specific manufacturing questions. This tour will save you costly mistakes in time and money. Do not miss it!
Registration for the March 31st, 2025 tour will open soon and a button will be added to this page to get your spot.
Our last tour SOLD OUT completely so watch this page for updates.