Maurice Malone, founder of Williamsburg Garment Company, is launching a nine-week Denim Workshop on May 13 at his factory in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, to teach students how jeans are made in a real production setting, Sourcing Journal reported on May 7, 2026.
The program
- Students watch professional jean construction, then learn digital patternmaking with TUKAcad software and Malone’s base pattern blocks.
- They make fit samples, correct them, and finish a pair of jeans on industrial sewing equipment.
- Malone plans to publish vetted supplier resources for fabrics, labels, trims and equipment on his blog, DenimBMC.com. His factory has also begun making samples and small runs for emerging designers.
“This is about learning how jeans are really made in a production environment and helping create the next generation of people capable of rebuilding American denim manufacturing.”
Maurice Malone, to Sourcing Journal
Why it matters for Made in USA
A shortage of skilled sewers is one of the biggest barriers to USA apparel production. Malone said many fashion-school interns use specialized machines for the first time in his studio. Training programs inside working factories are one way to rebuild that workforce. Related: USA denim brands face rising costs after mill closures.
FAQ
Where is the Denim Workshop?
At Williamsburg Garment Company’s factory in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
How long is the program?
Nine weeks, starting May 13, 2026.
What do students learn?
Digital patternmaking, industrial sewing, denim construction and production problem-solving, ending with a finished pair of jeans.
Source & credit
Originally reported by Sourcing Journal / WWD (Angela Velasquez), May 7, 2026: Maurice Malone Launches Denim Workshop in Brooklyn