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INDUSTRIAL SEWING AND PRODUCTION –
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, this special edition of ISAIC’s Fundamentals of Industrial Sewing and Production is designed specifically for fashion entrepreneurs, strengthening their technical expertise through hands-on training and guidance in design for manufacturing from ISAIC and our partners. Selected applicants will receive free tuition.
Classes are taught in ISAIC’s Detroit-based Classroom and Open Lab.
No upcoming classes
ELIGIBLITY
To apply, please complete online application. Details and grants and scholarship opportunities will be provided to qualified candidates.
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FUNDAMENTALS COURSE
INDUSTRIAL SEWING AND PRODUCTION –
Our proprietary Fundamentals Course is foundational training for people interested in pursuing industrial apparel and textile manufacturing careers. Open to people of all experience levels, the course offers 192 hours of training on single needle lockstitch, coverstitch, and serger machines, along with learning the basics of manufacturing principles and technical documents. The training also includes hands-on practice working on different textiles. The course was developed in response to growing demand from industry for a standardized curriculum to serve as a foundation for industrial sewists across many sectors, from apparel, to automotive, interiors, and beyond. The course serves as a pre qualification for a Department of Labor registered apprenticeship. ISAIC also offers this course to entrepreneurs but on a limited basis.
Classes are taught in ISAIC’s Detroit-based Classroom and Open Lab.
upcoming classes
September 21, 2026 -
November 13, 2026
ELIGIBLITY
To apply, please complete online application. Details and grants and scholarship opportunities will be provided to qualified candidates.
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Our Accelerated course is a fast-track version of our Fundamentals course for people interested in pursuing industrial textile manufacturing careers. This course offers 65 hours of training on machine basics for single needle lockstitch, coverstitch, and serger machines along with exposure to the basics of manufacturing principles and technical documents. The training also includes hands-on practice working on different textiles. ISAIC also offers this course to entrepreneurs but on a limited basis. Eligible participants should have basic prior experience using a home sewing machine.
accelerated COURSE
INDUSTRIAL SEWING AND PRODUCTION –
Classes are taught in ISAIC’s Detroit-based Classroom and Open Lab.
upcoming classes
August 10 - 21, 2026
ELIGIBLITY
To apply, please complete online application. Details and grants and scholarship opportunities will be provided to qualified candidates.
Inquiries