San Francisco · Est. 2008 · 501(c)(3)
THE FACTORY
IS THE
CLASSROOM.
Real production. Real training. Real people.
Built by those learning to build.
18+Years in SF
1K%YoY Growth
$50Per Jean → Training
SF100% Local Made
Our Mission
THIS IS NOT
A STORE.
IT'S A SYSTEM.
Holy Stitch! Factory Fellowship is one of the only active denim manufacturing and workforce development systems in San Francisco. We close the gap between learning and earning — by putting people to work inside real production.
Our Full Story →
01The Factory
Fully operational denim production at 1059 Market St. Sewing machines running. Real garments built every day.
02The Classroom
The factory IS the classroom. Students train on industrial machines inside live production — not simulation.
03The Community
Youth and job seekers from across SF. Partnered with SFUSD, CCSF, SFSU — real pathways to real careers.
04The Product
Every garment is proof of training completed. Every purchase sustains the system. $50/jean → workforce funding.
How The System Works
THE LOOP THAT
SUSTAINS ITSELF
Every dollar in motion. Every garment a cycle.
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01🧵Community Joins
Youth and job seekers enter through school and community partnerships across SF.
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02🏭Train in Production
Participants work on industrial machines inside a live factory — real skills, real garments.
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03👖Garments Sold
Premium denim produced and sold. $50 per unit funds training directly — not overhead.
04🔄Revenue Returns
Revenue sustains the loop. More people trained. More garments made. It compounds.
Come In Person
THE FACTORY IS OPEN.
1059 Market Street, San Francisco. Tue–Fri 12–6pm. Sat 12–6pm.
⚡Live Customization
Walk in. Industrial embroidery, alterations, repairs — while you watch.
🏭Factory Access
Full visibility into production. No curtain. No mystery. Just craft in motion.
📐Denim School
Private lessons, group workshops, courses from pattern to finished product.
🎪Events
Pop-ups, live activations, community collabs. Something's always happening here.
Recognition
PROVEN.
TRUSTED.
18 years in San Francisco. Not a startup. Not a concept. A real system — recognized, partnered, growing.
SF ChronicleLevi'sGAP
Outside LandsSF Chamber of Commerce
SFUSDCity College SF
SF State UniversityABC News
NBCAdidas1,000% Growth YoY
Don't just wear it. Understand it.
THIS WORKNEEDS YOURSUPPORT.
Every donation funds a person learning a trade.
Every purchase sustains the system.
Learn + Create
MEMBER
SHIPS.
Workspace access. Expert mentorship. Real tools. Three tiers built for where you are and where you're going.
Starter
Basic
$500
per month
- 15 hrs/week (60 hrs/month) sewing studio
- Access to beginner (101) + advanced (202) classes
- 10% off workshops, tool rentals, services
- No mentorship included
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Comprehensive
$800
per month
- 15 hrs/week + access to one additional dept (silkscreen or heat press)
- Beginner + advanced class access included
- 4 hrs/month 1:1 mentorship with Julian or expert ($300 value)
- 15% off workshops, tool rentals, services
Apply Now →
Professional
VIP
$1,200
per month
- Unlimited workspace across all departments
- Full tool access: silkscreen, embroidery, abrasion, heat press
- Unlimited workshops + community events
- 6 hrs/month 1:1 mentorship ($450 value)
- 20% off all services + storage included
Apply Now →
How To Join
THREE STEPS TO ACCESS.
01Schedule a Tour
Come see the space. Email info@holystitch.org to book your visit.
02Get Qualified
Complete safety training or demonstrate skills for equipment clearance.
03Choose Your Plan
Pick the tier that fits your goals. Start creating the same week.
Learn + Create
WORKSHOPS
+ CLASSES.
Two types of learning. One environment: a real working factory. Come to make something, or come to learn something — both happen in the same room.
Project-Based
Workshops
Workshops are designed for those who want to dive in and create something tangible in a single session or series. You leave with a finished product and new techniques.
- Hands-on: take home something you made (tote bag, embroidery, jeans)
- Explore new techniques and build real confidence
- Open to all skill levels, beginner to advanced
- Perfect for creative exploration in a supportive space
Register for a Workshop →
Knowledge-Based
Classes
Classes are comprehensive and teach foundational or advanced skills across multiple sessions. More structured, more depth — for makers who want to build real craft mastery.
- Structured curriculum: 101 beginner through advanced levels
- Industrial machine operation and production techniques
- Pattern making, garment construction, denim-specific methods
- Prerequisite for membership access to advanced equipment
See Next Class →
Skill Levels
FIND YOUR LEVEL.
Level 101Beginner
Introduction to industrial machines, safety, basic seams, and construction fundamentals. No experience required.
Level 202Intermediate
Pattern reading, garment assembly, fitting adjustments, and working with denim and heavier materials.
AdvancedProduction Track
Full production workflow: spec sheets, sampling, grading, quality control. Built for aspiring professionals.
Learn + Create
Est. 2008 · San Francisco
DENIM
SCHOOL.
The most hands-on denim education in San Francisco. Learn to make jeans the way they're actually made — in a real factory, on real machines, with real production standards.
What You Learn
FROM CONCEPT
TO PRODUCTION.
Denim School is not a fashion class. It's production-based education inside a working factory. You learn by doing — the same way garment workers learn, the same way the industry operates.
HowToMakeJeans.com →
Book Private Lessons →
01Denim Fundamentals
Fabric selection, selvedge vs. standard, weight, stretch, and construction properties specific to denim.
02Pattern & Grading
Reading and creating patterns from scratch. Grading across sizes. Industrial standards applied.
03Machine Operation
Industrial flatlock, chainstitch, bartack, rivet press — the full machine toolkit of a denim factory.
04Production Build
Full jean construction from cut parts to finished product. Jeans you wear out the door.
05Finishing & Details
Rivets, buttons, hardware, washing, distressing — the techniques that define a garment's character.
06Online Education
Full curriculum available at HowToMakeJeans.com. Learn denim production from anywhere in the world.
Support + Give
HELP THIS
MISSION GROW.
Every donation funds a person learning a real trade inside a real factory in San Francisco. This is not charity — it's investment in human potential.
Your Impact
WHAT YOUR
MONEY DOES.
$50 — Funds one training session
Direct machine time, materials, and instructor access for one participant.
$200 — One week of access
Covers materials, studio access, and mentorship for a participant for one week.
$500 — One month of training
Full monthly program participation: machines, classes, mentorship, materials.
$1,000+ — Sponsor a student
Cover a youth participant's full training cycle from intake through job placement.
Corporate Giving Inquiry →
Donate Now
CHOOSE AN AMOUNT.
$50Training
$200A Week
$500A Month
$1KStudent
$5KSponsor
OwnCustom Amt
Donate via HolyStitch.org →
Holy Stitch! Factory Fellowship LLC · 501(c)(3) · Tax-deductible
Other Ways To Support
👖Buy the 501c3 Jean
$50 of every jean sold goes directly to workforce training. Shop is the system.
🏫Become a Member
Your membership fees fund participant access, materials, and program overhead.
📣Spread the Word
Share the mission. Tag us. Tell someone. Visibility drives partnerships and donations.
🤝Partner With Us
Corporate sponsorships, brand collabs, institutional partnerships. Email info@holystitch.org.
Support + Develop
WORKFORCE
DEV + JOBS.
Real training. Real placement. Real careers. The Holy Stitch! workforce program turns factory time into a career path — in SF and beyond.
The Program
FROM FLOOR
TO CAREER.
Our workforce development program is built on one principle: train people inside real production, not simulated environments. Participants earn skills that transfer directly to garment industry employment.
🧵Production Track
Industrial machine operation, production standards, quality control.
📐Design Track
Pattern making, garment construction, CLO3D, technical design.
🏪Retail + Events
Customer service, live event customization, alterations, client management.
📊Operations Track
Production management, inventory, scheduling, factory floor coordination.
APPLY NOW.
Applications are open on a rolling basis. Youth ages 16+, displaced workers, and career changers are all welcome. Funding assistance available through community partners.
Apply via Email →
Community Partners
SFUSDCity College SFSF State University
Outside LandsLevi'sGAP
Discover + Connect
ABOUT +
PRESS.
18 years of doing the work. This is the story, the recognition, and the real people behind it.
In The Press
SF
CHRON
Featured CoverageHoly Stitch! Factory Fellowship bridges denim manufacturing and workforce development in San Francisco's Market Street corridor.
Featured
ABC
TV SegmentLocal nonprofit uses real factory production as a classroom — training youth for careers in fashion manufacturing.
Television
NBC
News FeatureAt 1059 Market Street, Julian Prince Dash has built something rare: a denim school inside a functioning factory.
Television
SF
CHAM
AwardSan Francisco Chamber of Commerce recognizes Holy Stitch! Factory Fellowship for community impact and 1,000% business growth.
Award
LEVI'S
PartnershipBrand collaboration and partnership with one of the world's most iconic denim labels validates the program's craft and credibility.
Partnership
Our Story
Founded by Julian Prince Dash
HSFF was founded by Julian Prince Dash — a social entrepreneur, artist, and factory owner who built this concept from scratch. Starting at 42 Turk Street with zero resources and a mission, the program has grown across three locations and 18 years of continuous SF operations.
This Is a Homecoming
1059 Market Street is not just an address. It's a return — to the city's garment district roots, to the idea that San Francisco can make things again, and to the belief that education and production belong in the same building.
A One-Person Project With a Community
HSFF has operated in tandem with the community from day one. Students, mentors, partners, and supporters have built this alongside Julian — and that collaborative foundation is what makes the system real and durable.
The Numbers Speak
1,000% business growth in one year. Partnerships with Levi's, GAP, Adidas, and Outside Lands. Featured by the SF Chronicle, ABC, and NBC. Institutional partnerships with SFUSD, CCSF, and SFSU. 18 years and counting.
The Product
SHOP.
THE JEAN.
Premium denim made in San Francisco, by trained students. Every purchase funds the next person learning to build. This is not merchandise — it's the mission in product form.
501c3 Jean — Classic
$550–$650
Made in SF · $50 funds workforce training · Small batch
Custom Made-to-Order
From $650
Bespoke production · Your specs · SF-made
Live Event Customization
Inquiry
On-site at your event · Industrial embroidery + more
Alterations + Repairs
From $25
Walk-in welcome · Expert tailoring · Denim specialists
Studio Membership
$500–$1,200/mo
Workspace · Tools · Mentorship · Community
Classes + Workshops
Varies
Beginner to advanced · Private + group sessions