Need a space where you can create with professional sewing machine and a large cutting table? Or maybe you want to work in a place with creatives to help you grow! Being a member is for you! DDI offers workshops covering various knowledge and skills you need to be successful in this industry. Come learn from the experts!
DDI was founded in 2009 by a group of individuals who had a passion to see the Denver fashion industry become a place of notice in the USA. We're achieveing our mission - Textile Industry Magazine rated Denver as #5 in the Top Up and Coming Cities for Apparel in the US, and specifically mentioned DDI and Ralph's in that endeavor.
DDI was founded in 2009 by a group of individuals who had a passion to see the Denver fashion industry become a place of notice in the USA. We're achieveing our mission - Textile Industry Magazine rated Denver as #5 in the Top Up and Coming Cities for Apparel in the US, and specifically mentioned DDI and Ralph's in that endeavor.
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The Denver Design Incubator (DDI) is a non-profit dedicated to providing resources, education and professional development to the local community that will enhance and support a thriving and sustainable apparel and sewn products industry in Colorado. DDI is a space for people to build their skills from concept through production as they develop commercial apparel or accessory lines.
Whether you are a new friend or a long time treasured friend of DDI, thank you for your support of our mission and vision of its founders over the last 10 years! Moving into the next decade, the board invites to to become a member of the newly formed Task Force that will assist in frontline expansion of DDI's mission and its offerings.
Choose the membership level that suits your needs best. Please bring your receipt on your first visit to DDI during regular hours and the volunteer staff member on duty will help you finish your registration and introduce you to the space and the equipment. Remember to bring your fabric, thread, trims and sewing tools (scissors, tape measure, etc) that you need for your project - Make sure you take a look at all of the options!
This is a business of a lot of details and there are a lot of moving parts to building a successful apparel or accessory or other sewn product business. Sometimes you need a one-on-one with an industry veteran for advice. DDI is here for that! Mentoring is $85 per hour and you can meet with a selected mentor, or several over time - whatever best fits your needs.
Reviews (8)
Heather Patterson
Dec 17, 2021
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Betsy Casey
Nov 17, 2021
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This is a wonderful nonprofit and space for local designers. I’m so grateful it exists and hope it gets to stay in Denver for a long time to come! Peg and her class was amazing - so kind, incredibly knowledgeable and I look forward to taking more classes! Kudos to those making local art, design and alternatives to corporate fast fashion a priority through this resource!
Denise Long
Dec 31, 2020
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Maryann Leong
Dec 07, 2019
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I really enjoyed and learned from the course (Sewing 1)and Peg's engaging approach to presenting her material. She offers lots of opportunities to ask questions and also talks about real life examples, with just the right mix of theory, practical demonstration, and anecdotes. I feel as though I can easily apply what I learned from her both personally and professionally. This has more than met my expectations, and I'd recommend any of the workshops at Denver Design Incubator highly.
Alex St Cyr
Sep 07, 2019
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Alison Hughes
Nov 13, 2018
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Rae Moore
Jul 27, 2018
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I've taken 4 workshops on pattern drafting with Keti Lagvilava and I can't believe how much I've learned. She is unbelievably generous with her unbelievable amount of knowledge of the industry! This place is an amazing secret resource in Denver that everyone with an interest in any area of fashion design or manufacturing should be taking advantage of!
Leslie Kinson
Jun 12, 2017
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