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3 Manufacturing Tips a Lot of Fashion Designers Don’t Know
There’s a big fat learning curve when it comes to the world of fashion production. Figuring out the lingo, becoming familiar with the processes and systems, and understanding the reasoning behind the...
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3 Helpful Tips for Running Quality Control in Your Fashion Business
Something that designers are often having to navigate in the world of production is quality control. Too often, we hear about or experience situations of disaster with a production run. It’s a...
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How to Figure Out Production When Selling Direct to Consumer
If you are new to manufacturing, going to production can be a daunting task. Understanding the process will keep you on schedule and organized. Here are 3 helpful tips to guide you through production...
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10 Ways to Get Your Manufacturer to Love You
The manufacturer with whom you choose to partner can either make or break your new business. Choosing the right one is a bit of a process, and it can be daunting. You’ll have to – Scour the internet...
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How to Decide Between Managing Your Manufacturing Process On Your Own and...
This blog post is sponsored by our partners at MakersValley. The content is inspired by the service that they offer to fashion brands all over the world– helping brands to easily connect with and work...
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How to Decide Between Domestic and International Production
One of the most common questions I get as a retail consultant is, “Where should I produce my product?” As a fashion business owner you want the lowest cost while meeting the quality expectations your...
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Clothing Manufacturers Good Clothing Company Provide Independent Designers...
You know how the headache of small run production and all the stress that comes along with it can sometimes bring you to tears? It’s so difficult. As a new brand, it feels like finding a manufacturer...
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A Complete Look at the Sample Making Process
There are so many steps to building your fashion business. One of the most important of these steps is taking your creative ideas from concept to completion. It doesn’t matter how many books you read,...
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What You Need to Know About Small Batch Production
With the resurgence of US manufacturing, there are more options for manufacturing your collection at the quantity you need. Knowing how much production you should start off with can be complicated....
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How to Review Your First Sample from the Factory: Writing Comments and...
You Received Your First Sample. Now What? You’ve just received your first sample prototype back from the factory. Now you can get started on reviewing your sample in order to create an amazing end...
View ArticleHow to Produce Small Batch Production
There are so many costs associated with starting your own fashion brand. One way to minimize these costs is to begin by producing small quantities. Not only is small batch production cheaper, but it...
View Article5 Key Steps for Successful Fashion Production
You’ve finally decided to go all in and start your fashion brand! This is an exciting time but may also feel overwhelming for first-timers. Looking from the outside into the fashion industry, many...
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Apparel Pre-Production
Pre-Production: How the Heck Do Clothes Get from Idea to Production? So, you have an idea for the most amazing line of clothes EVER, and you just know it is a winner. You make the decision to start an...
View ArticleFabric Dictionary: What is Velvet?
When you think of velvet, an air of luxury comes to mind. You may imagine thick velvet drapes, smooth velvet pillows, or soft velvet dresses. Knowing the ins and outs of different fabric types is...
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Tech Pack vs Spec Sheet: What’s the Difference?
What Exactly is a Tech Pack? Fashion. The word conjures up images of designers with big personalities, shows like Project Runway, gorgeous fabrics, and mood boards: all the things that are...
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Fabric Dictionary: What is Silk?
Silk is a luxurious natural fabric with beauty, strength, and durability. Wearing silk is both comfortable and elegant. With a nickname like “the queen of fabrics,” you can see why using silk in your...
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How To Build A Bill of Materials
Introducing the Bill of Materials The Bill of Materials –or BOM– is your shopping list for the fashion product you are developing. Let’s take a closer look at that analogy. If you are like me, you...
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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...
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Let’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...
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How 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...
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