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Our Community

Our digital community is a thriving collective of individuals who are united by a shared fascination for couture fashion and haute couture history, patterns, and creations. Our community embraces individuals from all walks of life. Whether you are an experienced designer, a fashion enthusiast, a scholar, or new to the world of couture, we welcome you. Your passion and creativity are invaluable assets to our community.

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The best way to stay engaged with the community is to download the free app "SpacesbyWix" in the Apple of Google Play Store and type in "couturepatternmuseum" (no spaces). The founders circle, blog, online courses, and free couture forum are all easily accessible on the Spaces App.

Connect with the community and update us with your projects when you are an Upholders of Couture Founding Member monthly zoom

Founding Members

As a member of our Founding Members Group, you join a circle of patrons who have been instrumental in the establishment and growth of the Couture Pattern Museum. Founding Members enjoy a wealth of exclusive scholarly and educational privileges and inclusion in the prestigious Founder's Circle.

Blog for Founding Members and Upholders of Couture

The Atelier Blog is a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. Explore engaging articles on the history of couture, profiles of iconic designers, and insights into how each haute couture dress is made in our Santa Barbara Atelier. Included in the Founding Member, Upholders of Couture, and Sponsorship of a Pattern membership. You may explore the membership levels here.

Learn Haute Couture Sewing Techniques through the Blog or Online Courses
Connect with other members through the Couture Forum or Founders Circle

Complimentary Couture Forum

Free to all, our internal social network of over 700 couture enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the vibrant dialogue of the Couture Forum. This interactive platform is dedicated to the exchange of ideas, experiences, and expertise. Engage in discussions, seek guidance from seasoned experts, and share your own knowledge and creations. The Couture Forum is an incredible resource for learning, networking, and celebrating the art of couture. 

Fiscally Sponsored by Creative Visions Malibu

Your support makes a difference! Couture Pattern Museum is fiscally sponsored by Creative Visions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports creative activists, those that use the arts and media to ignite social change. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Couture Pattern Museum (CPM) must be made payable to “Creative Visions” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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Donations received will be used in accordance with the mission and operations of Couture Pattern Museum under the careful oversight and approval of our Fiscal Sponsor, Creative Visions. We strictly adhere to all applicable laws, grant terms, and foundation requirements in the management and application of these funds. Your generous contributions not only support our ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the lost story of the democratization of couture patterns, but they also reinforce our commitment to transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of fiscal responsibility. We deeply appreciate your trust and support in our work.​

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 Couture Pattern Museum

Member of the Arts District of Santa Barbara
Professional Member of the American Alliance of Museums
Associate Member of Santa Barbara Downtown Organization

American Alliance of Museums (AAM)

As a professional member of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), CPM is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and quality in the museum sector. 

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Non-affiliation disclaimer

Any designer product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks or images featured or referred to within couturepatternmuseum.com and/or on any social media forum are the property of their respective trademark holders. These trademark holders do not sponsor or endorse couturepatternmuseum.com or any of its products or comments. We declare no affiliation, sponsorship, or partnerships with any designer-registered trademarks. couturepatternmuseum.com operates independently as an educational museum website. couturepatternmuseum.com does not claim any right to any of the designer trademarks, logos, or brands referred to within this website. If you have any questions or concerns, please check out our Terms of Use or get in touch with us here.

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Commitment to Transparency: 

As a fiscally sponsored organization, we prioritize transparency and flexibility in partnerships. Upon request, we provide detailed financial receipts showing how your contributions are used. Sponsors can direct support toward areas such as expanding organizational capacity, developing new educational programs, hosting events, digitizing patterns, exhibition frames, operational costs, digital platforms, advertising, PR and print materials, venue expenses, scholarships for students, and partnerships with colleges and universities. We welcome discussions to align your sponsorship with your goals and ensure funds are used efficiently and intentionally.

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Couture Pattern Museum Accessibility Statement

At the Couture Pattern Museum, we're dedicated to making our website easy to use for everyone, no matter their abilities or the device they're using. We aim to follow the best practices for web accessibility according to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). We use the All in One Accessibility Pro tool from Skynet Technologies to help us achieve this. Our site is built to follow the WCAG guidelines from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), so it's accessible for people with disabilities, including vision impairments, cognitive disabilities, and more. We're always working to keep our site accessible. We regularly check, evaluate, and test our site to make sure we're meeting or exceeding accessibility standards. We're working hard to make our site accessible for everyone, and we appreciate your patience. Your thoughts and experiences matter to us. If you come across any problems or have ideas on how we can improve, we'd love to hear from you. If you have any feedback or run into any issues, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form.

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Non-Discrimination Policy of Couture Pattern Museum

​Statement of Policy: The Couture Pattern Museum (CPM) is committed to fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We firmly believe in the value of different perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures, and we strive to create a space where all individuals feel respected and valued.

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