DG Expo
Dallas / New York / Miami / San Francisco
New York City – August 4 & 5, 2015 more info & register
Miami – September 9 &10, 2015 more info & register
San Francisco – November 22 & 23, 2015 more info & register
dg expo features a two day Fabric & Trim Show for Designers, Small Manufacturers (producing Apparel, Accessories, Homefurnishings, other Sewn Products), plus Private Label Retailers, Fabric Stores, Event/Party Planners.
Exhibitors are Wholesale Suppliers (including Mills, Converters, Importers, and Distributors) who have low minimums, and many have in-stock fabric and trims. And… Seminars focused on Business Growth & Profitability, plus Textile Classes! To be added to our email list now – please write to info@dgexpo.net or dgexpocorp@gmail.com
New York City Seminar Program begins on Monday, August 3rd, one day before the show opens!
Source everything from Acetates to Zippers…..You’ll find Knits / Wovens / NonWovens, technical and stretch fabrics, eco-friendly and organic, beaded and embroidered, leathers and faux furs, jacquards and yarn dyes, prints and much more!

Premier Prints, Renaissance Ribbons in Skytop Ballroom
Partial Overview of Penntop Ballroom
For the Trade Only
write to: info@dgexpo.net

NYC / Hotel Pennsylvania
Seventh Ave & 33rd / 18th Floor Ballrooms
Miami / MACC
Miami Airport Convention Center / Doubletree Hotel
San Francisco / Hilton Financial District
750 Kearny Street / 2nd & 3rd Floors
dg expo sponsor AboutSources
Featuring Suppliers with Low Minimums!
NYC SEMINAR SCHEDULE for August 3, 4, & 5, 2015
3 Day Seminar Program, 2 Day Show
There is no charge to attend the 2 day show, there are fees to attend the seminars.
MONDAY, August 3
NOTE the show is NOT open on Monday, seminars only!
11:00AM – 12:00 Noon Monday
Seminar 01 – 12 Vital Resources for Entrepreneurs
Presented by: Jane Hamill (bio) / Fashion Brain Academy, Melissa Hall (bio), The Emerging Designer
Jane will share some of her favorite, affordable (or Free) resources to help you run a successful fashion business. This is a non-techy presentation with practical and timely advice, tips. You’ll get tips and find out about wonderful resouces available that will help you to manage and run your business better, sell more, and help cut down on the stress. Seminar Fee $15.
12:15PM – 2:00PM Monday
Seminar 02 – Get Smart About Textiles!
Presented by: Suzette McHugh (bio) / Textile Technology Center
Starting with an introduction to key textile terms and concepts – this 2 hour textile class is for anyone who wants to learn about fibers, yarns, knits, wovens, non-wovens, dyeing & finishing techniques, and fabric testing. We’ll cover the fundamentals along with highlighting new textile product developments. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn all about Textiles at dg expo. Question & Answer session included. Seminar Fee $55.
2:15PM – 3:15PM Monday
Seminar 03 – The 7 Point Checklist to Launching a Product
Presented by: Jane Hamill (bio) / Fashion Brain Academy, Boaz David (bio) / Human B
Launching a new product can be daunting and a step-by-step checklist will help you make the process smoother. We’ll cover the one vital step most entrepreneurs completely ignore, where to spend money and where to skimp, the simple 3 question quiz you should take before you bring any product to market, and more. Jane will also tell you exactly what she would do differently if she were starting over again today. This is a great time for starts ups to come and ask questions and get ready to start sourcing on Tuesday at dg expo. Seminar Fee $15
3:30PM- 4:30PM Monday
Seminar 04 – Fabric Printing, Dyeing and Finishing
Presented by: Suzette McHugh (bio) / Textile Technology Center
Learn how patterns are printed onto fabrics and all there is to know about the dyeing process. We’ll discuss synthetic fabric printing options like sublimation and digital printing versus natural fiber printing techniques, as well as the different dyeing methods for fabrics and how design costs and fabric performance are impacted by dye selection. Learn about how chemical treatments can be applied to fabric surfaces to alter or improve fabric performance. Seminar Fee $35
4:45PM – 5:45PM Monday
Seminar 05 – Fashion Law: 5 Things Every Fashion Company Should Know
Presented by: Katharyn Bond (bio) / Nima Katz – Fashion Law Studio
Fashion designers and brand owners spend 90 percent of their time on developing the creative designs, marketing the fashion brand and selling the products, but it only takes 1 legal issue to derail a growing fashion business. What If: You and your business partner decide to break up? Your “intern” or “independent contractor” filed for unemployment benefits? You have $100k in purchase orders but don’t have enough money to fund production? You receive a cease and desist letter from another brand? You discover your product shots are used on another website? Fashion Law Studio’s Nima Katz and Katharyn Bond will discuss the more common, everyday legal situations that can arise and the “5 Things Every Fashion Company Should Know” to protect their fashion businesses and brands. Seminar Fee $15
6:00PM- 7:00PM Monday
Seminar 06 – The Keys to Communicating with Manufacturers and Contractors
Presented by: Anna Livermore (bio) / V Mora
Learn tips on how to work more efficiently and communicate better with your Manufacturer so that you get what YOU want! We will go over basics like creating purchase order sheets, getting quotes from the manufacturer, how to insure that a manufacturer follows through on the quotes given, and how to stay organized on your end to ensure organization on the manufacturers end. This seminar will draw on V.Mora’s years of experience running production for emerging designers. Seminar Fee $15
TUESDAY, August 4
8:30AM – 9:15AM Tuesday
Seminar 07 – Ten Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make
Presented by: Anna Livermore (bio) / V Mora
This seminar walks designers through 10 common challenges you’ll face when first starting your line and how you can avoid them. Learn how to avoid these common pitfalls and what we recommend the emerging designer do instead! Seminar Fee: $15
9:30AM – 10:15AM Tuesday
Seminar 08 – How To Find A Sales Rep
Presented by: Jane Hamill (bio) / Fashion Brain Academy, Maria Pesin (bio) / Vibe Consulting
If you want to grow your business, there comes a time when you simply cannot get it all done and you need sales help. We’ll cover the difference between showrooms and road reps, what percentage you need to pay reps, where to find a good rep, how to know if you’re ready for a rep, what the sales rep will expect of you, what other expenses are involved in hiring a rep. Seminar Fee $15.
11:00AM – Noon Tuesday
Seminar 09 – Fabric Basics
Presented by: Suzette McHugh (bio) / Textile Technology Center
This is the class for anyone who doesn’t know the difference between a knit fabric and a stretch woven! Learn about fabric construction and the terms you should know when sourcing fabric. Including… new fibers and fabrics. Seminar Fee $25
12:30PM – 1:15PM Tuesday
Seminar 10 – The Top 5 Trademark Myths
Presented by: Katharyn Bond (bio) / Nima Katz – Fashion Law Studio
As consumers, we know a trademark when we see it. It’s that word, logo or tag line that identifies the brand as the source of the product, and even more importantly, the cachet associated with it. Any shoe may have a colored bottom, but there is a certain high heel stiletto with a Chinese red lacquered sole that is desired above all others. That’s cachet.Trade mark registration is an important first step in building a brand’s cachet. Yet, many fashion designers have an inaccurate understanding of the trademark process that can result in expensive and harmful mistakes. Join the Fashion Law Studio’s free webinar with Fashionlawistas Katharyn Bond & Nima Katz who will debunk “The Top 5 Trademark Myths” so you can gain an accurate understanding of the trademark process to help you to protect your brand properly. Seminar Fee $15.
2:00PM – 3:00PM Tuesday
Seminar 11 – Fabric Printing, Dyeing and Finishing
Presented by: Suzette McHugh (bio) / Textile Technology Center
Learn how patterns are printed onto fabrics and all there is to know about the dyeing process. We’ll discuss synthetic fabric printing options like sublimation and digital printing versus natural fiber printing techniques, as well as the different dyeing methods for fabrics and how design costs and fabric performance are impacted by dye selection. Learn about how chemical treatments can be applied to fabric surfaces to alter or improve fabric performance. Seminar Fee $35
3:45PM – 4:30PM Tuesday
Seminar 12 – Steps to Production
Presented by: Anna Livermore (bio) / V Mora
Anna’s Steps to Production talk walks new (and experienced!) designers through V.Mora’s Steps to Production checklist. From establishing your timeline to costing to manufacturing, Anna will cover the steps a designer must go through in order to ensure that their line is ready to launch! Seminar Fee: $15
6:15PM – 7:15PM Tuesday
Seminar 13 – Sourcing From Fabrics to Factories
Presented by: Anna Livermore (bio) / V Mora
This seminar is about producing sewn products domestically and covers everything from sourcing fabric to finding a manufacturer that works for you! Find out how to save valuable time and money when sourcing and producing domestically! Seminar Fee $15.
WEDNESDAY, August 5
8:30AM – 9:15AM Wednesday
Seminar 14 – Blogging for Business
Presented by: Jane Hamill (bio) / Fashion Brain Academy
This presentation will teach you how to use your bog to make more money and get new customers. The #1 way to attract new customers is to use a simple content marketing strategy and that’s what your blog does. Blogging consistently shows the world you’re “in business” and gives people a reason to come back to your site besides always telling them to “buy your stuff’. We’ll also cover ways to blog quickly and think of other ways to blog besides writing articles, including video, a picture diary, podcast, Q & A, interviews, and more. Seminar Fee $15.
9:30AM – 10:30AM Wednesday
Seminar 15 – Printing, Dyeing, Finishing
Presented by: Suzette McHugh (bio) / Textile Technology Center
Learn how patterns are printed onto fabrics and all there is to know about the dyeing process. We’ll discuss synthetic fabric printing options like sublimation and digital printing versus natural fiber printing techniques, as well as the different dyeing methods for fabrics and how design costs and fabric performance are impacted by dye selection. Learn about how chemical treatments can be applied to fabric surfaces to alter or improve fabric performance. Seminar Fee $35
11:00AM – Noon Wednesday
Seminar 16 – How to Get Your Products Into Stores
Presented by: Jane Hamill (bio) / Fashion Brain Academy
If you want to get your product into more stores, you have to THINK like a retailer, not a designer. This presentation teaches you the 4 pronged approach to getting an appointment. You’ll also learn what to say to a buyer and what NOT to say, the best way to approach a buyer, how often to contact them, and the one big mistake almost every designer makes with buyer outreach. The seminar is taught by Jane Hamill who was a womenswear buyer and a boutique buyer for many years. She’s been on both sides of the counter and she’ll give it to you straight. Seminar Fee $15
12:30PM – 1:15PM Wednesday
Seminar 17 – TEXTILES: What You Need to Know
Presented by BreAnne Galanek (bio), The Apparel Agency
Sourcing the right materials for your line is essential to any development project! Get the 411 on the basics of material sourcing. Learn about the major categories of materials, trims and notions, and get expert insight on the characteristics of the most commonly used materials in the industry and how they can work for your development. TAA will provide you with our Sourcing Prep Worksheet, including a checklist of the different types of fibers, fabrics, dyes, and finishes – a perfect tool for you to use while you source at the show! Seminar Fee $15.
2:00PM – 2:45PM Wednesday
Seminar 18 – Costing & Pricing Your Line
Presented by: Jane Hamill (bio) / Fashion Brain Academy
In this Seminar, you’ll learn what goes in your cost sheet and what to leave out, how to eliminate the guesswork in pricing your product and feel confident about your process, typical margins for wholesale, online selling and retail sales, and the simple “backwards” strategy to make sure your product is profitable. Seminar Fee $15.
3:00PM – 3:45PM Wednesday
Seminar 19 – The Keys to Communicating with Manufacturers and Contractors
Presented by: Anna Livermore (bio) / V Mora
Learn tips on how to work more efficiently and communicate better with your Manufacturer so that you get what YOU want! We will go over basics like creating purchase order sheets, getting quotes from the manufacturer, how to insure that a manufacturer follows through on the quotes given, and how to stay organized on your end to ensure organization on the manufacturers end. This seminar will draw on V.Mora’s years of experience running production for emerging designers.
Seminar Fee $15.
6:00PM – 7:00PM Wednesday
Seminar 20 – Fashion Law: 5 Things Every Fashion Company Should Know
Presented by: Katharyn Bond (bio) / Nima Katz – Fashion Law Studio
Fashion designers and brand owners spend 90 percent of their time on developing the creative designs, marketing the fashion brand and selling the products, but it only takes 1 legal issue to derail a growing fashion business. What If: You and your business partner decide to break up? Your “intern” or “independent contractor” filed for unemployment benefits? You have $100k in purchase orders but don’t have enough money to fund production? You receive a cease and desist letter from another brand? You discover your product shots are used on another website? Fashion Law Studio’s Nima Katz and Katharyn Bond will discuss the more common, everyday legal situations that can arise and the “5 Things Every Fashion Company Should Know” to protect their fashion businesses and brands. Seminar Fee $15
To register for individual seminars go to REGISTER
You may also buy a 3 Day Seminar Pass for $150. You may buy your pass by clicking on the Paypal button here, or by going to REGISTER this link takes you to Eventbrite to purchase a 3 Day Pass or for individual tickets, and to get your FREE Attendee Badge – to walk the exhibit floor.
Please note seminar schedules may be modified, or rescheduled due to the unavailability of a speaker or other scheduling issues.