World-class learning experiences by fashion industry experts

Online · May 12, 2022 12pm EST

JANET YDAVOY

JANET YDAVOY

How can we optimize our supply chain portfolio and accurately assess where we source, who we source from and how we source. Today’s value chain must be equipped to serve all channels from retail to consumer direct...

sourcing supply chain

The Magic of Denim

Online · May 17, 2022 12pm NYT

In this master class we will delve into the “four Fs” of the Jeans world; Fabric, Fit, Finish and Features and the branding elements that go to make a perfect Jean.

denim Raw Materials sourcing + 1 more

The Magic of Denim

Online · May 24, 2022 2pm HKT

In this master class we will delve into the “four Fs” of the Jeans world; Fabric, Fit, Finish and Features and the branding elements that go to make a perfect Jean.

denim Raw Materials sourcing + 1 more

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Branding Products for Sustainability

Online · On-Demand

Sustainability objectives are complicated & difficult to achieve. When ESG products are priced higher, this may impact sales. A strategy to overcome this is to brand ESG products, textiles & ingredients with...

branding ESG sustainability

Online Courses

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3D & Digital Transformation ⁵⁺¹

Browzwear VStitcher for Creative Design

Bring your Browzwear skills to the next level, learn how to incorporate VStitcher into your overall design process.

Dawn Moothart

10 hours

Course Community ^BETA

Advanced Techniques in CLO 3D

Become a real CLO 3D expert, explore advanced production through pattern grading and auto grading to size plus module structures and specialized avatar imports.

Roz McNulty

3D Avatars 3D software CLO 3D + 2 more

8-10 hours

Course Community ^BETA

Production in CLO 3D

Learn the different production tools for garment manufacturing, how to create greater accuracy by using the pattern tools, manipulating darts and lines and to show off your garments in 3D with movement.

Roz McNulty

3D design 3D patterns 3D software + 2 more

8-10 hours

MOTIF On-the-Go Trial ^BETA Course Community ^BETA

Basics in CLO 3D

Explore the basic techniques of CLO 3D. Learn to navigate the software environment and confidently use its tools to build your own 3D pattern designs.

Roz McNulty

3D design 3D patterns 3D software CLO 3D fundamentals

8-10 hours

3D Transformation: The Why, What & How

MOTIF Team

Eryn Gregory

Helps building a business case to transition to 3D product development and a plan for successful implementation into BAU processes.

3D design fundamentals innovation + 2 more

6 hours

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Business & Commercial ⁵

New

Big Data for Sustainable Retail

Understand what is Big Data & why it’s important for assortment planning.

Katie Thatcher

assortment planning big data sustainability

1 Hour

Leading Hybrid Teams for Inclusion & Connection

Gina Marescia, Derek Tobias

Learn best practices to manage hybrid teams fostering inclusion and cohesion in complex environments.

collaboration cross-cultural management diversity + 3 more

3 hours

Excel Spreadsheet Analytics

Learn how to use Excel to obtain, analyze, construct and review key business analytics.

Christopher Truhan

business analytics business skills data visualization LIM + 2 more

6 hours

Fashion Supply Chain: Concept to Consumer

The global fashion supply chain is wide and complex. Take this course to gain a solid understanding of its structure, players and how it operates.

Michael Londrigan

CSR LIM logistics sourcing supply chain + 1 more

6 hours

Apparel Costing

Covers the basic elements of cost, defines IMU from the retail and sourcing perspective and gives a thorough grounding in many other important considerations impacting...

Ed Gribbin

business skills expertise negotiation product costing + 1 more

12 hours

Approved
with credit

Product Development ¹²

New

Pattern Cutting Fundamentals: Armholes, Sleeves and Necklines

Learn how to confidently draft a varied range of armholes, sleeves and necklines.

garment construction Pattern cutting pattern drafting product development slash and spread

3.5 hours

New

Pattern Cutting Fundamentals: Pleats, Gathers and Frills

Learn how to add extra volume to your patterns in the form of frills, gathers and pleats.

garment construction Pattern cutting pattern drafting product development slash and spread

3.5 hours

New

Pattern Cutting Fundamentals: Dart Manipulation

In Dart Manipulation you will learn how darts work and how to rotate them into new positions, using a technique called slash and spread.

blocks garment construction Pattern cutting + 2 more

3 hours

Introduction to Pattern Cutting

Get a solid foundation to build your pattern cutting knowledge on and master some key skills before you start drafting.

blocks garment construction Pattern cutting pattern drafting product development

2 hours

Textile Appreciation

This course covers the basics and gives a strong background in textile and fabric within the context of new technology and trends. The learner will walk away with an appreciation of the choices and trade offs when selecting fabrics.

Deborah Shulton

dyeing fabrics fibres finishing innovation sustainability + 2 more

7 hours

Design to Cost: The Fundamentals

MOTIF Team

Jackie Lewis

Learn how to design product to a price point through understanding of cost levers and understand the good, better and best of product engineering.

collaboration product costing product development + 2 more

5-6 hours

Fundamentals of Plus Sizes

Provides the keys to an effective plus apparel sizing strategy from establishing the proper garment balance and shape to the right aesthetic proportions...

Alice Rodrigues

best practices fit inclusivity plus size product development

6 hours

Solving Fit Problems: Women's Tops

Emily Robertson Hood, Jackie Lewis

Engaging, interactive and collaborative course with real examples of fit problems and pattern corrections that are commonly seen. Become a true detective and solve recurring fit issues!

best practices collaboration fit problem solving + 2 more

6 hours

How to Run a Fit Session

May Fong, Emily Robertson Hood

The How to Run a Fit Session course is a drill down into the product evaluation process. It addresses a recurrent issue that most design, merchandising, product development and technical department face...

best practices collaboration fit product development productivity

3 hours

The Fit Form: A Critical Standard for Product Development

Covers the importance of the fit form and industry best practices for using this essential tool while maintaining core standards and brand loyalty...

Tracy Rickert

best practices collaboration fit + 2 more

1.5 hour

Mechanics of Fit

Covers the fundamentals of fit, how it's defined, created and maintained, and how it directly impacts market success through successful fit alignment, consistency and...

Emily Robertson Hood

collaboration communication fit fundamentals product development

3 hours

Approved
with credit

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Pattern Cutting Fundamentals: Adding Finishing Details

Learn how to create key finishing details for your patterns including waistbands and facings.

finishing details garment construction Pattern cutting pattern drafting product development

Beginner

1.5 hours

Supply Chain Operational Management ³

5S at Your Workplace

Learn how to implement 5S to improve workplace organisation, safety and productivity.

Kent Teh

best practices lean manufacturing productivity supply chain workplace organisation

1 hour

Introduction to Risk Assessment

Learn the foundation of Risk Assessment and Management for facilities.

Vinay Saxena

health & safety manufacturing risk assessment social compliance sustainability

5 hours

COVID-19 Prevention in the Workplace

Learn how to protect your workers from Covid-19 while ensuring business continuity. Highly practical course with fact sheets and checklists available in English, Tamil, Bengali, Turkish and Spanish.

Francesca Giometti

compliance health & safety Prevention + 1 more

1.5 hour

Sustainability & Circularity ²

Sustainability: Concepts, Practices and Applications for Fashion

Understand the concept and science of sustainability, its relationship with the business of fashion, and learn strategies and practices to become sustainable.

Andrea Kennedy

business skills circularity + 5 more

8 hours

Sustainability in Fashion

Debera Johnson, Tara St James, Carolyn Shafer

Defines what sustainability actually is, explains why designers should care about it and shows how it can be integrated into a product’s life-cycle...

best practices collaboration fundamentals + 2 more

3 hours

Approved
with credit

Special Offers & Bundles

Interested in multiple courses?

The All-Access Pass is for you!

Interested in multiple courses?

The All-Access Pass is for you!

Interested in multiple courses? The All-Access Pass is for you!

Rich, interactive and engaging content and multimedia course material.

On-demand self-paced courses available across all devices.

Personal learning dashboard and team analytics to track progress.

Live Masterclasses

Our live masterclasses are in-depth learning sessions conducted online by an expert instructor on specsialised or niche topics. They typically last for 3 hours and can be taken by a small open cohort of learners to ensure high interactivity with the instructor.

MOTIF Events

Hybrid Training Programs

New hybrid programs takes your global teams to the next level! Mix semi-synchronous online contents and custom tutor-led live workshops to get the best of both worlds on any topics. Whether on Apparel Costing, Sustainability or Product Development skills.

Curated Webinars

Many free interesting webinars are held all the time, everywhere. Here’s a non exhaustive but curated list, make good use of it!

Curated Workshops

Workshops give you and your teams direct and physical access to the expert instructors. They are either held in regional locations or onsite at your company. Workshops are usually half or full day in length. (Note that due to the current Covid-19 crisis, few of these sessions are still scheduled, and they may be cancelled, postponed or turned into online sessions by organisers. We encourage you to check the online Live events that MOTIF directly organises; or for lighter educational purposes, our curated list of external free webinars above.)

New!

Branding Products for Sustainability

Online · On-Demand