| Formal | Emerging | Student | Retired | Patron | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Membership Dues | $200 | $120 | $40 | $100 | $100 |
| Membership Requirements | Individuals currently running or working in a sewing and design (or related) business, either full or part-time | Individuals who are investigating or developing a sewing and design (or related) business | Individuals enrolled, full or part-time, in a qualified program of study leading to a certificate or degree in a business or sewing and design or related field | Individuals who have retired from a sewing and design (or related) business as identified in the qualifications of Formal Membership | Individuals not on a path to a business in the sewing and design industry but specialize in some related aspect such as home interior specialists, wardrobe, etc. |
| Listing in sewing Professionals Directory | ✔ | ||||
| Threads Challenge Elegibility | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Vendor Discounts | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Voting Privileges | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Members Only Website & Blog | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Newsletter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Forum and Facebook Group | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Voices Presentations | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Educational Opportunities | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Learn more about Formal Membership benefits | Learn more about Emerging Membership benefits | Learn more about Student Membership benefits | Learn more about Retired Membership benefits |
Why Join ASDP?
An ASDP Membership comes with its benefits! Read more for a specific listing of qualifications and benefit matrix for each of our five membership levels.
Contact Membership to inquire further about membership options and qualifications.
Membership Benefits
Below is a list of just a few of the many benefits a membership provides:
- Elevate your confidence and professional profile
- Client referrals from national website*
- Professional networking opportunities; online and in-person meetings and events
- Access to sample business forms
- Discounted membership to the University of Fashion website
- Participate in annual Threads Challenge**
- Participate in Members' Showcase/Runway Show at annual Conference
- Discounted rates to the National Educational Conference
* Formal members only
** Formal and Retired members only
Compare Membership Level Benefits
Click on the tabs below to explore the Formal, Emerging, Student, Retired, and Patron membership levels.
If you would like to view a comparison of the levels side by side, we have a membership comparison chart available.
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