Topstitch Production is a soft goods production house and sewing studio specializing in community education, workforce development, economic enrichment, and Sacramento-based manufacturing.

Our MISSION

Topstitch Production is on a mission to build a sustainable future for fashion by educating, empowering, and producing with purpose.

Topstitch Production was born out of the desire to pay it forward. Led by the region’s top fashion professionals, we are here to share time, wisdom, and space with the next generation of fashion designers, producers, and entrepreneurs in our community. 

We looked around and recognized there was a lack of access to needle trade experts, education, employment opportunities, and hands-on experience in the region. With a growing interest in sewing and fashion design, we are here to bridge the gap between demand and entrepreneurial success.

Our Values

+ Sustainability | We are dedicated to ethical production and conscious practices, ensuring a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.

+ Empowerment | We create opportunities for growth by teaching valuable skills, nurturing creativity, building pathways to opportunity, and inspiring confidence in every maker.

+ Curiosity | We embrace a spirit of exploration—encouraging innovation, continuous learning, and fresh ideas that push boundaries.

+ Connection | We foster meaningful relationships—building an inclusive ecosystem where students, educators, designers, and local businesses thrive together.

Our Approach

At Topstitch, we are reimagining the fashion industry by taking a three-pronged approach to cultivating a vibrant, equitable, local fashion ecosystem. 

We specialize in:

+ Product development, or incubation

+ Community education + workforce development 

+ Small-run, sustainable production

This holistic approach maintains a trained workforce and a steady market demand for these skills; all while providing local businesses with regional manufacturing capabilities to keep quality high, collaboration accessible, and costs affordable.

Meet the Team

  • he/him

    With more than 18 years of experience, Samuel Rose is a master of the needle trade and a well-respected staple of the Sacramento fashion industry. As a successful entrepreneur, Samuel has launched and run three fashion companies – Kings Tribe, Bespoke by Samuel Rose, and b:SR Brand. Passing the knowledge of fashion design and entrepreneurship on to the next generation is one of Samuel’s great passions. He currently mentors 10+ apprentices and has partnered with internship programs at The Met High School, Sac City College, and Sac State. He holds a BFA in Fashion Design from IADT Sacramento. As of fall 2023, Samuel teaches fashion construction and design at Sacramento City College as an adjunct professor.

  • she/her

    Mallory is an award-winning marketer specializing in education and workforce development campaigns. With nearly a decade of agency and freelance experience, she brings a passion for connecting with and engaging young people in their next steps. Mallory graduated top of her class with a BFA in Fashion Marketing from the Academy of Art University (AAU) in San Francisco.