Each style needs to be onboarded to the factory and you want to ensure that the factory will be able to use the patterns that you and your patternmaker have worked so hard to perfect. Here are the different pattern formats that work for production and let’s figure out which one you need.
When something is not right with your garment or sample, how do you know what to fix? There are many steps in the production process that could be the cause. Here are signs to look for to know if you are dealing with a sewing, cutting, or pattern problem.
Thread is an often forgotten component of apparel, but one that touches on design, functionality, and production planning. Whether you are the one actually sourcing and supplying your thread, I encourage you to give some thought to thread as you work on your next design. Here are six considerations to keep in mind.
When you receive samples from your factory or samplemaker, it is an exciting time! It is also a time to get critical about the quality. Samples give you the opportunity to test the production quality before committing to your full order. So, grab your sample, turn it inside out, and let’s evaluate the sewing quality.
When people talk about fashion design involving a lot of problem solving, you probably didn’t think they were talking about math problems. It’s true, though. The solution to some of the problems you run into in fashion entrepreneurship do involve math.
You know what is fashionable? Shopping small and shopping your values. There is a chicness that comes with being able to respond with a personal story about the garment and the people that made it when someone says “I love your outfit”. That is a luxury that I want us all to experience. This Small […]
I often talk about how fabric sourcing happens at the beginning of development because the pattern and fit depend on the fabric. However, it is possible to start sourcing fabrics too soon. There are a few decisions that need to be made before it makes sense to start sourcing.
As much design goes into the inside of a garment as the outside. The biggest decision about the inside is lining. Does your garment need a lining? Perhaps. Let’s take a look at the inside surface of your garment and talk about the reasons to consider adding a lining and reasons to leave it unlined.
There is a whole spectrum of customized clothing production options between one-off custom and mass-produced bulk. Each option requires a different amount of upfront development work and production time and offers a personalized, but slightly different experience to the customer.
If you don’t know how to measure your fit, then you’ll end up confusing yourself, your factory and your customers. Precise measurements keep your fit and communication consistent and it all starts with being clear on what exactly you are measuring and why.Let’s look at when to use garment measurements versus body measurements.