Reverse Mentorship in Garment Engineering

Live Roundtable Event | Tuesday, September 23 @ 11am ET (Zoom)

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Reverse Mentorship in Garment Engineering

Live Roundtable Event | Wednesday, July 17 @ 10am ET (Zoom)

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What if the future of garment engineering doesn’t just hinge on the next generation learning from the past…

…but on the past learning how to partner with the future?

Welcome to the underutilized power of reverse mentorship—where seasoned experience and emerging innovation sit at the same table.

Why This Roundtable?

Why This Roundtable?

This isn’t another panel or one-way webinar.

It’s a collaborative, interactive session designed to spark real dialogue across generations.

You’ll join breakout rooms organized by topic, co-led by veteran professionals and rising engineers.

Together, we’ll share methods, ask better questions, and explore how mentorship can become a two-way street in practice—not just in theory.

What We’ll Cover:

(Topics will be shaped by YOU, but here’s what’s already on the table…)

  • 3D design tools vs foundational patternmaking: How do we bridge the gap?
  • Ownership of patterns: Who holds the IP in a shifting production model?
  • What younger professionals wish older mentors understood (and vice versa)
  • How reverse mentorship can be built into onboarding, tech packs, and factory communication
  • AI, avatars, and the fear of obsolescence: Bridging curiosity and concern

Who Should Join?

  • Experienced garment engineers, patternmakers, technical designers.
  • Early-career professionals in fashion tech, design, or production.
  • Independent consultants, freelancers, and educators.
  • Anyone who’s tired of siloed knowledge—and ready to build something better.
  • Experienced garment engineers, patternmakers, technical designers.
  • Early-career professionals in fashion tech, design, or production.
  • Independent consultants, freelancers, and educators.
  • Anyone who’s tired of siloed knowledge—and ready to build something better.

Hosted by Pat Trautman

I’ll be your host and facilitator for this event.

I’ve spent decades immersed in pre-production apparel processes—from technical design and product development to character costuming for TV and film.

As the founder of Global Garment Engineering, my passion has always been about bridging gaps: between concept and execution, design and engineering, generations and global perspectives.

This conversation around reverse mentorship has struck a nerve across the industry, and I believe it’s time to take the next step. Let’s turn ideas into interaction.

Want to lead a roundtable breakout?

You’ll have the chance to express interest once you sign up.

Event Details:

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 23
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM Eastern / 8:00 AM Pacific / 4:00 PM UK
📍 Location: Zoom (link sent via email)
🎟️ Cost: Free

Save Your Seat Now

Spots are limited and breakout topics are being shaped now.

Get the Zoom link, choose your topics, and help us co-create the future of garment engineering.​

Because the future won’t be inherited.

It will be co-designed.

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