This class provides the necessary skills to transform orders in to finished product.

Topics Include: * Production planning - a.Domestic b.Off shore c.Will determine whether the company can meet its & Much More Presented by: Richard Stern Dates: Saturday, July 18 Time: 9:00 - 12:00 PM Cost: $40.00 FBI Members $65.00 Non-members Location: FBI Resource Center

Colors that Sell The Art of Color Merchandising for the Spring 2010 Sales Season --a West Coast Perspective Buyers-textile Manufacturers-designers -- Merchandisers Having a trend-right color selection can make the difference between Big profits or even Bigger markdowns. Don't get left out of the loop. Presented by: Fran & Arnold Sude, Design Options Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: $25 FBI Members, $30 Non-members Location: Fashion Business Inc. Resource Center

Social Media Marketing The course will also delve into basics of using popular social media outlets like youtube, twitter and facebook for marketing and promotional purposes. Presented by: Macala Wright Cost: $25 FBI Members, $40 Non-members Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Understand Basic Grading and Markers Learn basic understanding of grading for many styles. Staring for knit tops, woven tops, dresses, jackets and denim and non denim pants. Also how to place pieces in a marker and get the most of your material. Instructor: Rosa Hildebrandt Date: Tuesday, August 4th Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $35.00 FBI Member $50.00 Non Members

Specifications & Tech Packs - Basic 101 workshop *Purpose and Reason *Points of Measurements *Imperial vs Metrics/usa vs Overseas Production *Role of technical drawing *Construction Details *Initial vs graded specs *Knits vs Denim vs Silk vs Leather *Trims, templates, processes (shrinkages) *Completed Production Package *Group Practical Asignments Instructor:Marie Krizova, MKPDevelopmentmkpdevelopment Date: Wednesday, August 5th Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $35.00 FBI Member $50.00 Non Members

How to fit a denim pant Learn the techniques on how to fit a denim pant. Understanding of shrinkages and how to apply them. Troubleshoot the problems as an educated spector. What makes a pattern a good fit for all sizes. Instructor: Rosa Hildebrandt Date: Tuesday, August 11 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $35.00 FBI Member $50.00 Non Members

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