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having trouble getting your design out of your head and made IRL? Join,

Summer Sourcing BOOTCMAP

I'll teach you how to go from idea to sample in only 8 weeks - no fashion experience needed!

DOORS OPEN JUNE 4

(only 10 spots available)

$3000

idea to sample in 10 weeks

what is the summer sourcing intensive?

The Summer Sourcing Intensive is a super focused step-by-step set of instructions (with live coaching) that will teach you how to go from idea to sample in 8 weeks.

Don't let not knowing how to sew, draw, or having zero fashion experience stop you from starting a fashion company.

I'll teach you all the industry hacks that allow ANYONE to start their fashion brand.

Don't believe me? Scroll down and read a few of the testimonials, all from graduates who launched their brand with no prior fashion experience.

MAKE YOUR BUDGET STRETCH

I've helped people with as little as $2,500 start their fashion brands. In this lesson I'll share all my bootstrapping secrets to help you save money.

THE FORMULA TO FIGURE OUT WHAT AND HOW MUCH TO MAKE

This lesson is the difference between a sold out launch and a closet full of product you can't even give away.

15 YEARS OF TEXTILE KNOWLEDGE IN ONLY 2 HOURS

Stop reaching out to the wrong suppliers. Learn how to determine what fabrics are best for your brand.

HOW TO FIND AND WORK WITH LOW MOQ FABRIC SUPPLIERS

Access to my list of over 500 global suppliers, who are happy to work with low moq fashion startups.

FOOL PROOF DESIGN PLAN FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T DRAW OR SEW

Fashion design for people who can't draw or sew. Yes, anyone can do this.

industry docs 101

Stop waisting thousands of dollars on tech packs. I'll give you my excel template and teach you how to make them yourself.

HACK YOUR COMPETITORS SUPPLY CHAIN

I'll teach you how to find out what factories your competitors are working with, (yes, it's legal).

PLACE YOUR FIRST PRODUCTION ORDER SO NOTHING GOES WRONG

This lesson will teach you how to run your own quality assurance plan, for a perfect production run.

the 30 minute hack that can double your sales

Plus, it will decrease your product costs, and give your FREE marketing.

HOW I GREW MY SOCIAL MEDIA BY 100K FOLLOWERS IN 6 MONTHS

No bots, pods, or anything shady. This system works no mater how the algo changes.

Lauren

FITEQ

Just wanted to share my first sample that came in! I am SO impressed, it's pretty much perfect on the first try. We might change the embroidery size a little but besides that I love it.

Christina

WAYMAKER

Just got off a call with a fabric supplier, I do not meet their MOQ's but after chatting with her for a bit, she says "Let me pitch your brand to my boss because I really like your story and after speaking with you, I know you know what you're doing..." So, now I'm getting samples and have a fabric supplier! I'm feeling on top of the world.

Jordan

Beautiful Genius

So glad I found it here. My brain is constantly exploding from all the information.

Desa

Coming Soon...

Update: Thank you so much for the Jaipur connection! We spent four days there, and had a small product made at a factory. All I thought was woww, I'm actually doing it.

1. 8 WEEKS OF PRE RECORDED LESSONS

My 15 years of industry experience condensed into weekly 1 hour sessions, watch and work on your brand whenever is convenient for you.

4. 24/7 CHAT SUPPORT

I want you to succeed; that's why I give you my personal phone number, so you can get help whenever you are stuck.

2. 8 LIVE CALLS

Join the live zoom calls, and get all of your sourcing questions personally answered by me.

Can't make the live call? No problem. You can email me your question, I'll answer it, and you can watch the recording.

5. EXPERT SPECIAL CALLS

I bring in experts like social media managers, publicists, accountants, and lawyers, show room owners, and more to help answer all of your fashion startup questions.

3. MY VIP LOW MOQ SUPPLIER LIST

With over 500 GLOBAL suppliers that are all startup friendly.

6. LIFE TIME SUPPORT

Once the program is over, enjoy lifetime access to video lessons, guest speaker calls, networking events, and access to the mastermind, a networking group with over 400 fashion founders and industry professionals.

let's get you unstuck

be honest, have you ever googled this?

"clothing suppliers in..."

Last year I did a little experiment with two students. And, gave them both a list of 20 of the best suppliers I know.

The only difference? One of them went through The Sourcing Intensive, and the other was on their own.

The student that went through the program, in the end, had trouble deciding between two perfect suppliers. The student who didn't have the training got only a handful of email responses and ultimately none of those factories wanted to work with them.

Yes, contacts are important (and, don't worry I will give you tons). But, what's more important, is learning the industry ins and outs, and presenting yourself in a way that makes suppliers excited to take a chance working with a young new brand.

"STEPS TO GET CLOTHING MADE"

But, I'm checking all the boxes on this free startup roadmap I found on the internet. Why is this taking so long?

I bet, thanks to Google, you've been told that you need a tech pack to get your product made. FIY, if you don't know what a tech pack is, it's basically a set of instructions that help a factory make your product.

But here is the thing, most startups spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars getting tech packs made that ultimately end up being thrown in the trash because they have the wrong information in them.

The truth is, it's not about checking boxes, or having a neat little PDF with professional-looking sketches to send to factories. It's about knowing how to identify and communicate critical pieces of information.

Erin

Selvage Cycle

The manufacturer I spoke with today was super excited about all the work that was already done and said it was so refreshing after all the other calls she's done. Thank you for making us prepared!!!

Serena

Serena and Diego

Thank you for all the info you provided me today to do in my "down time". You are seriously amazing (I know everyone says that because it's true).

Preeti

Tilted Lotus

The website is now live. Melanie, I COULD NOT have been able to do any of this without your help! Omg, thank you so so much! You answered my questions - big, small, literally in the middle of the night. You go above and beyond.

Natalie

Earthy Surf

Can't believe our production is done, and just waiting to announce a launch date. Thank you Melanie for everything, seriously could not have done this without the program.