The Carolina Textile District connects makers, designers, and entrepreneurs to a reliable domestic supply chain in order to make quality products here at home. An enterprise of The Industrial Commons, we’re committed to empowering workers and supporting local communities by providing secure, meaningful jobs, and we aspire to economic, environmental, and social sustainability in every aspect of our work. 
By facilitating active collaboration amongst makers and manufacturers across Western North Carolina—and ensuring an ethical, values-based process—we are reimagining the future of the American textile industry.

  • $600 or 2 monthly payments of $300

*Sewn Goods 101 Complete Course

This includes all 5 modules which teaches you how to efficiently build a U.S. supply chain. It includes the FAF program and a 15 minute follow up call with the CTD Project Coordinator.

  • $130

1 - Materials and Sourcing (Lesson 1 of SG 101)

Materials and Sourcing is helpful if you don’t know anything about fabric construction, fiber types, or different material sources. We will give you the tools to successfully identify and source your fabrics.

  • $130

2 - Finishing and Printing (Lesson 2 of SG 101)

It’s all things fabric finishes and yardage minimums! This course can be extremely helpful when considering printing on your textile produce.

  • $130

3 - Design and Patternmaking (Lesson 3 of SG 101)

Need patterns and prototypes for your product? This module is for you. Through this course, we will help you understand the basics and help connect you with a designer and/or pattern maker. 

  • $130

4 - Production (Lesson 4 of SG 101)

This module is for anyone wanting to work with a domestic cut & sew manufacturer. You will understand the process of scaling ethical products and all that entails including labor costs, normal turnaround times, helpful do’s and don’t.

  • $130

5 - Tags, Labels, Packaging and Fulfillment (Lesson 5 of SG 101)

Tags, labels, and packaging options…it’s all critical for a well-designed product. Better understand label laws for textile products and learn our recommended sources.