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10 Things That Can Delay Your Production Run

There are many things that can delay a production run, but if you are aware of what can go wrong, you can avoid many potential delays. Here are ten things that can disrupt your production schedule, why they hold up the process, and what you can do to make sure things stay on track.

I’m Not Going To Convince You To Make This Year The Year You Finally Launch Your Fashion Brand – Here’s Why

Fashion Business, Mindset

Even though I am a business in the fashion space and work with start-up brands, I’m not going to convince you to make this year the year you finally launch your fashion brand. Like it or not, there are reasons why starting your own line may not be the right thing to do this year.

If People Could Only Buy 5 New Clothing Items Per Year, What Would That Mean For Your Fashion Business?

Sustainability

I recently read a report by the Hot or Cool Institute, Berlin titled Unfit, Unfair, Unfashionable: Resizing Fashion for a Fair Consumption Space. The report got me thinking. In today’s post, join me on a thought experiment about what fashion businesses would look like if customers could only buy 5 new clothing items per year.

Fashion Brands You’ll Feel Good In And Good About This Small Business Saturday 2023

Fashion Business, Fashion Resources

In honor of Small Business Saturday today, I want to introduce you to a few of the amazing brands I’ve had the pleasure of working with this year. Each of them has a unique style, niche focus, and a purpose that goes beyond just the clothing.

These Are The Two Most Difficult Areas On A Garment To Fit – And They Have Several Things In Common

Fit, Patternmaking

Fitting is one of the key steps of producing any garment. Armholes and pant rises are two areas that seem to cause the most problems. They are very different areas of the garment, but they actually have a lot in common.

Women’s Clothing Sizes Explained

Sizing

Have you ever wondered what the sizes on American women’s clothing labels really mean? As a brand, creating easy-to-understand, well-fitting sizing for your designs can be a challenge. Use the quick guide below to see the different sizing options, what they mean, and when it makes sense to use one sizing method over another.

How To Communicate Your Fashion Design Ideas If You Can’t Draw

Fashion Design, How To

Not every fashion designer is good at drawing. So, if you can’t draw, how do you communicate your fashion design ideas to your team, patternmaker, or factory? Luckily, there are other ways to describe your vision visually that don’t require art skills.

When Stretchy Fabric Is Great For Your Design (And When Stretch Fabric Might NOT Be A Good Choice)

Fashion Design, Patternmaking, Product Development

People love stretchy fabric. It is easy to live in stretchy loungewear. But should stretch fabric be the go-to for all fashion? There are plenty of ways stretch fabric can benefit your design, but I think there are times when stretch fabric isn’t the best choice.

7 Ways Your Pattern Needs To Be Drafted To Move

Fit, Patternmaking

Think about your favorite pieces of clothing. They probably are the ones that don’t hold you back from any of the activities throughout your day. This is why drafting patterns and fit testing for movement is so crucial. Here are seven ways that the pattern and resulting garment need to move.

Developing Styles With A Patternmaker Or A Factory – Which Is Right For You?

Patternmaking, Product Development

There are multiple ways you can develop custom apparel products for your brand – working directly with a patternmaker or working with a factory on development. Each has its advantages and drawbacks and which is right for you depends on how you like to work and what factors are the most important to you.

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