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Designing and creating 3D knit products has never been so popular. But no one teaches the technology, not even the machine builders. Many designers and companies have no idea where to start.   

  • Are you an apparel designer with so many great ideas for sustainability, but you’re not sure if the machines can make any of them? 
  • You want to buy machines to on-shore your products, but you don’t know which one?   
  • Did a salesman tell you knitting machines are just like the 3D printers, you bought a machine, and just figured out they're not?
  • Can’t find any place to learn without taking take months or years off from your job to go back to college? And, it turns out even colleges don’t have the details you need to truly innovate? 

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then join us.  We offer strategic Consulting, professional Coaching, and Online classes.  

 In our ‘Learning with Leaders’ Education Program, we have four tracks:

  • Technology
  • Materials
  • Stitches
  • Design


Sign up to Thinkific at no cost and check out our free bonus material in Fabdesigns' Learn With Leaders.


Or . . . Join us for INTERACTIVE ZOOM Q&A - Adventures in 3D Knitting and Textiles. This  series is the space to ask the questions you always wanted to be answered, the last Wednesday of each month. Space is limited. Sign up now.
Wednesday, 30 December 2020 10:00 PT

Wednesday, 27 January 2021 10:00 PT

Wednesday, 24 February 2021 10:00 PT

Wednesday, 31 March 2021 10:00 PT

Wednesday, 28 April 2021 10:00 PT

Wednesday, 26 May 2021 10:00PT

Custom Coaching & Strategic Consulting

Customize a plan that works for you

 Live, Private, In-Person, or  Online Video


Individual or group coaching. by the hour; project; or recurring.


Is your company building a new product or considering on-shoring?    

 - Hire a mentor in a customized format at your pace.

 - Actively transform your action into progress towards your goals.

 - Confidential conversations

 - 1 on 1 advisement on tackling your unique challenges

 - A variety of topics  and expertise to help you increase your knowledge and company value


Questions?  Email us for customized topic and agenda Connie@fabdesigns.com 

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 Never look at composites the same way again. Combining decades of craftsmanship with the latest textile technology, Fabdesigns, Inc. patent pending technology develops and knits custom and proprietary 3-dimensional FRP precursors and preforms to shape, which speeds lay-up, with no cutting necessary.   Fabdesigns’  format precisely engineers yarns and textile variations solely where they are needed for creating load, structure, or performance mapped features which are specially engineered to create light weightstrong products. 

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Technology Track Class 1 : Intro to Flat Knitting

Bonus Class 1: Maintenance: Proper Oiling of a Flat Knitting Machine

Technology Track Class 1 : Intro to Flat Knitting

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 Knitting Technology Class 1  This class is #1 in our Technology track.  Chapter 1 covers the history of knititng, forming loops, parts of a needle, parts of the needle bed.  Chapter 2 covers getting yarn into the machine, parts of a feeder, types of feeders and yarn devices. 

Mini-Class: Traditional vs Technical Development

Bonus Class 1: Maintenance: Proper Oiling of a Flat Knitting Machine

Technology Track Class 1 : Intro to Flat Knitting

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 Mini-Class: Traditional Textiles vs Technical  Creating products is a process.  Innovation is the buzz word.  Companies need IP in order to get funding but many times don't understand which path they're on.  This class contrasts and compares traditional path with technical product development.   

Bonus Class 1: Maintenance: Proper Oiling of a Flat Knitting Machine

Bonus Class 1: Maintenance: Proper Oiling of a Flat Knitting Machine

Bonus Class 1: Maintenance: Proper Oiling of a Flat Knitting Machine

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  Bonus Class: Proper Oiling of a Flat Knitting Machine.  A little oil in the right places can make all the difference in a machine running properly, or breaking yarns, and wearing out.   See how to properly oil a machine.

On-Demand Workshops In the Works

1: Building Innovation

3a: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

1: Building Innovation

sketching fashion designs in marker

Where do I start?

 Who needs to be involved?

What are my goals?

Is there a process?

2: Product Development

3a: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

1: Building Innovation

team working on a project at a meeting

 Scoping Product Development Process

6 Part R&D Cycle - Multi-part class

How does each part affect the product?

Stages, Gates, & Deliverables

Metrics for success.

3a: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

3a: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

3a: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

PET polymer beads solution dyed

 Overview of Polymers, and natural fibers

what makes some polymers preferable?

recycled materials? Natrual fibers and sustainability, the real deal. BOOKS to help you along in the Workshop

3b: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

3b: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

3b: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

rayon fiber strands

 Overview of Fibers

Fiber construction and attibutes

advantages & disadvantages.  BOOKS to help you along in the Workshop 

3c: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

3b: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

3b: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

many spools of natural cotton yarn

 Overview of Yarns

Yarn Construction

 Yarn Vs Thread

  BOOKS  to help you along in the Workshop 

4: Intro to Textiles: Building Woven Fabrics

3b: Intro to Textiles: The building blocks

5: Intro to Textiles: Building Weft Knit Fabrics

basket weave

Overview: What is weaving?

Machinery

Materials  and weave types

 BOOKS to help you along in the Workshop 

5: Intro to Textiles: Building Weft Knit Fabrics

5: Intro to Textiles: Building Weft Knit Fabrics

5: Intro to Textiles: Building Weft Knit Fabrics

cozy swaters in navy, gray and oatmeal

Overview: What is Weft Knitting?

Building Stitches

Machinery and classification of weft knits

 BOOKS to help you along in the Workshop 

6: Intro to Textiles: Building Warp Knit Fabrics

5: Intro to Textiles: Building Weft Knit Fabrics

7: Intro to Textiles: Building Non-Woven Fabrics

cool hexagon background in gray and red

 Overview: What is Weft Knitting?

Where are they useful?

Types of machinery

Materials and classification of warp knits

7: Intro to Textiles: Building Non-Woven Fabrics

5: Intro to Textiles: Building Weft Knit Fabrics

7: Intro to Textiles: Building Non-Woven Fabrics

many colors of paper

 Overview: What are Non-Wovens?

Where are they typially found?

Types of machinery

Materials and classification of Non-wovens

8: Technical Fabrics

10: Protective Materials

8: Technical Fabrics

3 color double kit fabric stripes

 What are Technical Fabrics?

Where are they typially found?

Types of machinery

Materials and technical classification

9: Smart Materials

10: Protective Materials

8: Technical Fabrics

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 What are Smart Materials?

Where are they typially found?

Types of machinery

Materials and classification of components

10: Protective Materials

10: Protective Materials

10: Protective Materials

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 What are Protective Materials?

Where are they typially found?

Types of machinery

Materials and classification of materials

Specialization

Color Theory

The Design Process (Knits)

The Design Process (Knits)

many colors of paint in cans

Color mixing - digital and analog

Light, Pigment, Yarn, & Fabric

Color in Textiles: Product Positioning


The Design Process (Knits)

The Design Process (Knits)

The Design Process (Knits)

sfashion design sketching in colored pencils

Research 

Demographics

The 3 P's

UX & Owning the process

Building a Line

The Design Process (Knits)

Design Legalese and IP

trade show shanghai China

Trends  and tea leaves

Cross pollination

Creating a Designer's Matrix

Building a line for today's digital marketing

Design Legalese and IP

Sampling to Pre Production

Design Legalese and IP

SOS

Overview of Copyright

Overview of Design Patent

Overview of Functional patents

Labeling (US)

Sampling to Pre Production

Sampling to Pre Production

garmet label for dry clean only

FTC Wool Act

Content, Origin, Care

HTC - import explained

Sampling to Pre Production

Sampling to Pre Production

Sampling to Pre Production

fashion designer with dress form, thread and zippers

Creating a WIP list

Creating an agile sample making process

Pattern do/don'ts for knits -Tech packs

Flat Weft Knit 102

Flat Weft Knit 102

Flat Weft Knit 102

fabric swatch colors

 Classification of Fabrics 

Designing with stitches

Sourcing Overview

Flat Weft Knit 103

Flat Weft Knit 102

Flat Weft Knit 102

spools of yarn

  Designing with yarn

Yarn effects

Mixing yarns in a structure

Flat Weft Knit Draping

Flat Weft Knit 102

Flat Weft Knit Draping

sewing tools of the trade needle scissors thread

Creating a Cutter/Knitting Must

Seams, Pockets & Button holes

Designing for Manufacturing

Production Management

Production Management

Flat Weft Knit Draping

textile finishing machine

Building a BOMB

Over View of Master patterns & Grading

Cost Sheets

Testing

Production Management

Creative Block?

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Some categories of product require specific types of testing.

Introduction to working with test labs.

Creative Block?

Production Management

Creative Block?

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Building space for innovation

Sources of Inspiration

Fill the Well & Recycling Our Creativity

Schedule a Private Workshop

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