Membership Benefits

Below is a listing of some of the benefits membership provides our members:
- Networking opportunities via Chapter and National events, and on-line via e-mail discussion forums
- Education and training at annual National Educational Conference
- Advice from over 400 colleagues whenever you need help - to find a product, vendor, technique, machine recommendation, client
solution, or just about any dilemma facing business professionals
- Client referrals from national website
- Master Certification Design Program (MSDP) participation at discounted rates
- Vendor discounts
- Learn professional, best business practices for the sewing industry
- Camaraderie of others with sewing and design interests
- Monthly online newsletter -- Click here for a sample issue of Perspectives
- Participate in annual Threads Challenge
- Participate in Members' Showcase/Runway Show at annual Conference
- Stay on top of industry issues and news
- Access sample contracts, business plans, creative links, and more in the "Members Only" content of website
- Raise your confidence and professional profile

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Membership Type	Formal	Edu. Institution	Intern	Retired	Student	Friend of ASDP
Annual Cost	$150	$150	$100	$60	$30	$70
	Professional (in sewing-related business)	Institution is member, One representative	New to business. Must show progress toward business (2-year limit)	No longer in business	Must prove registration in a recognized school	Not in Business
Vendor Discounts
Jo-Ann Discount Card
Referral Service for Sewing Pros
Threads Challenge Eligibility
Organizational Information/Voting Privileges
Business Opportunity
CoPa (Commercial Pattern Archive)
Perspectives Newsletter
Standards of Quality for Custom Clothing
Website / “Members Only” section
Discuss list (On-line information sharing)
Educational Opportunities

ASDP has five different membership categories for you to choose from:

FORMAL
- If you own or are employed in a sewing or design-related business, including: custom clothiers, dressmakers, tailors, sewing contractors, pattern makers, designers, bridal specialists, alteration specialists, authors, artists in wearables, costumers, instructors and retailers

- Individuals must own or have been employed in an established sewing or design-related business for a minimum of six months

- While our primary focus is on sewing and design for garments, you may also join if you own or are employed as a home decorating specialist and/or wardrobe, color and image consultant
- Proof of business ownership is required, in the form of a Federal Identification Number (FEIN), State Sales Tax License Number, or Business License Number, along with two business references

INTERN
- If you are in the developmental stages of a sewing or design-related business
- You must re-qualify each year for this particular membership category (two-year maximum limit for interships)

STUDENT
- If you are enrolled as a full or part-time student, in a recognized program of study related to sewing and design, and do not currently own a sewing or design-related business.
- To qualify, programs of study must lead to a certificate, associate, bachelors or advanced degree
- You must provide evidence of enrollment in a qualified program along with your application, and also each year you renew
- When you complete or otherwise end your study program, you must apply for a different membership category

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

- If you are a public, private or proprietary school, college, or university that offer comprehensive programs in a sewing and design related field that lead to certificate, associate, bachelor and/or master degrees
- This membership entitles your school to designate one person to represent the institution

RETIRED
- If you are a retired owner or employee of a business that meets the qualifications defined under Formal membership

FRIEND OF ASDP

- For Friends of the Association who have an interest in sewing and design but who are not in business
- May attend national conference at member rates, and join/participate in Chapters
- May not vote in Association business

CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

In addition to National membership, individuals may choose to also join one or more Association Chapters within their geographic area; national membership is required for Chapter membership
Annual Chapter dues vary by chapter and membership category, but typically range from $15-50 per year
Chapters hold periodic meetings which allow for local networking and coverage of a variety of business and technical topics, as well as fabric/material sourcing outings and attendance at exhibits of interest. See Chapters for more information on Chapter activities and current locations.

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APPLY NOW

You can apply for membership online or by mail. Please select the appropriate membership category to apply; application to chapters is included in each of these forms.

Formal Membership Application - Annual Fee $150

Educational Institution Membership Application - Annual Fee $150

Intern Membership Application - Annual Fee $100

Student Membership Application - Annual Fee $30

Retired Membership Application - Annual Fee $60

Friend of ASDP Membership Application - Annual Fee $70

Questions? Contact our Membership representative directly at membership@sewingprofessionals.org, or call our toll-free number 877-755-0303.

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