Denim Workshop Enrollment

Learn How to Make Jeans From Design to Production

This is not a hobby class.

Denim Workshop is a hands-on, in-studio program taught by Maurice Malone inside the Williamsburg Garment Company manufacturing studio in Brooklyn, New York.

Over nine weeks, you’ll learn the complete process of developing and constructing a pair of jeans using professional factory equipment and industry-standard digital pattern-making software. You’ll work from a Maurice Malone base pattern, learn how jeans are constructed in production, build your own fit sample, make corrections, and construct a finished pair of jeans.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with more than just a pair of jeans. You’ll gain a practical understanding of patternmaking, construction, fit development, manufacturing workflow, and the machinery used to produce denim garments professionally.

If your goal is to start a brand, improve your technical skills, work in product development, or simply understand how jeans are actually made, Denim Workshop provides a foundation that few programs offer.

Why We Don’t Recommend Joining Mid-Session

Denim Workshop is a comprehensive 9-week program. Each class builds upon the previous week’s lessons, making it difficult to jump into the middle of the course without missing important foundational information.

If you miss the current session, don’t worry. Enrollment is now open for the Fall 2026 Denim Workshop.

Can’t wait until the workshop begins? Join Denim Talk, Maurice Malone’s live online meetup, where participants from anywhere in the world can ask questions about denim design, construction, manufacturing, sourcing, and building a brand. Denim Talk is a great way to begin learning and become familiar with many of the concepts discussed in Denim Workshop before classes begin.

Fall 2026 Workshop Details

Start Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026

Schedule: Sundays, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Duration: 9 Weeks

Holiday Break: No class on November 29 (Thanksgiving weekend)

Final Session: December 6, 2026

Location: Williamsburg Garment Company Studio, Brooklyn, New York

Enrollment is intentionally limited to keep the class small, focused, and hands-on.

What You’ll Learn Each Week

Week 1 — Introduction to Professional Denim Manufacturing

Studio introduction, industrial sewing machine demonstrations, jean construction breakdown, and overview of the full denim production process.

Week 2 — Construction, Workflow & Factory Methods

Understanding production workflow, seam types, jean anatomy, machine operation basics, construction sequencing, and why specialized equipment matters.

Week 3 — Introduction to TUKAcad & Digital Patternmaking

Introduction to TUKAcad systems, digital patternmaking basics, fit blocks, grading concepts, and CAD workflow used in modern manufacturing.

Week 4 — Beginning Jean Pattern Development

Students begin working from Maurice Malone base blocks to understand fit, proportion, seam placement, rise balance, and silhouette development.

Week 5 — Pattern Corrections & Fit Development

Reviewing fit issues, making corrections, understanding balance problems, taper changes, and preparing production-ready patterns.

Week 6 — Cutting, Assembly & Production Preparation

Fabric layout, cutting methods, sewing order, production preparation, and introduction to building complete jean components.

Week 7 — Sewing & Jean Construction

Hands-on sewing and garment construction using industrial machines including waistbands, pockets, flat-felled seams, fly construction, and hemming.

Week 8 — Completing Garments & Production Problem Solving

Students continue assembling garments while learning troubleshooting, quality control, consistency, and finishing techniques.

Week 9 — Final Garment Completion & Industry Discussion

Final garment completion, review of student work, and discussion about sourcing, production, manufacturing realities, and launching brands.

Enrollment Options

You can either secure your spot by paying in full at the discounted rate of $2,500, or attend at $315 per session with the flexibility to pay as you go.

The full-payment option saves more than $300 compared to paying weekly.

Who This Is For

Denim Workshop is designed for people who are serious about learning how to make jeans.

Whether you’re a fashion design student, apparel professional, entrepreneur, brand founder, or denim enthusiast, this workshop provides practical knowledge that can help you better understand product development and manufacturing.

If you understand construction, know how to sew, can make patterns, and understand production, you have the foundation to create your own products and potentially your own factory. Denim Workshop is designed to help students begin building that foundation.

Secure Your Spot

Enrollment is limited and expected to fill quickly. Reserve your place today and begin learning how jeans are made from one of the industry’s most experienced denim designers.