custom tailor education

Education Opportunities

The CTDA offers classes and webinars for live learning as well as two blogs - “Industry Intelligence” and “Cloth News” showcasing industry news, opinions, and new releases from experts in the custom clothing and textile industry

Cloth News

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Industry Intelligence

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Webinars

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Live Classes

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Cloth News ✳︎ Industry Intelligence ✳︎ Webinars ✳︎ Live Classes ✳︎

Our Webinars

Our webinars range from user training on our membership portal to updates on the CTDA’s legislative affairs, even special trainings from our most seasoned members on their specific areas of expertise.

You won’t want to miss the next one, so sign up for our emails today!

Our Blogs

The CTDA has two fantastic blogs designed to give custom clothiers a leg up in the industry. Our “Industry Intelligence” blog features articles, thought pieces, and trainings from industry leaders spanning a wide variety of topics. Our “Cloth News” blog allows you to get the first look at new collections from our fabric supplier members including Scabal, Holland & Sherry, and Gladson.

Get a Custom Clothier Certification!

Our Classes

Become a certified custom clothier by completing our 5 essential classes on measuring, fitting and alterations, fabric knowledge, business, custom shirts, and style.

All classes are in-person in NYC at our DFNY tradeshow in either January or July.

Tailoring education

“I wouldn’t be where I am with my custom clothing business without the CTDA’s classes.

They leveled me up early so I could grow faster and make fewer mistakes.”