How to Conduct a Fitting Session
Fitting garments is one of my favorite parts of the pre-production process! It is exciting to finally see your garment come to life, and a fitting session allows you to evaluate the garment in a...
View ArticleLet’s Talk Fashion Sketches and Technical Sketches
So, what are fashion sketches and technical sketches, anyway? Everyone has seen those gorgeous fashion sketches. You know the ones: artistic renderings that make you gasp with delight, dreaming of all...
View ArticleHow to Use Garment Markers and Fabric Widths
Apparel pre-production is a complicated puzzle. Each piece is essential. Lose one piece, and production cannot come together as a harmonious whole. There is one piece that is often lost along the...
View ArticleMade-to-Order, Contract Sewers, and Self-Made Production
The world of apparel production is a complicated place. One of the most common frustrations for small fashion brands is: “How do I produce the goods I have designed, in quantities I can afford?! Is...
View ArticleAll About Pattern Grading (Part 1 of 2)
Pattern grading is one of the most confusing aspects of apparel design and development. And yet, this is the one topic that needs to be understood in order to produce well-fitting garments! Let’s...
View Article13 Questions to Ask Your Clothing Factory Before Working With Them
A clothing factory brings your vision to life, and they’re one of the keys to a successful business. But perhaps one of the biggest problems for many fashion designers is choosing a skilled...
View ArticleHow to Find a Sample Maker and Get Samples Made
A sample maker can take your fashion design dreams and transform them into reality, allowing you to see what those designs actually look like and providing you with real, concrete copies of your work...
View ArticleTop Tips for Quality Control in Your Clothing Brand
Maintaining quality control from development all the way through production is a critical part of creating the products you want and ensuring customer satisfaction with your brand. It’s all too...
View Article3 Must Know Steps in Developing Your Fashion Product
When it comes to developing your fashion product, there can be a lot to learn, especially if you’ve never been part of the industry before. I’m sharing 3 important steps in the process. Learn what the...
View ArticleHow to Choose Your Fashion Manufacturing Methods
The apparel industry has seen an evolution in production methods from hand-sewing to assembly-line techniques. There are different manufacturing methods that cater to brands’ different needs, such as...
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