Archives: Costing category

5 Design Details That Make Garments More Expensive To Make

Designers, do you know how your design decisions affect the garment production cost? Each detail you choose, fabric you select, or seam type you go with influences how much that garment will cost to make. When you are aware of the cost consequences, you have the power to fit both your vision and your budget.

The 4 Things That Affect Garment Cost The Most

Costing, Production

There is no one answer for how much a design will cost to produce. There are many factors in play and the top influences might not be what you think. In my experience, these are the four things that contribute the most to your production cost.

Fashion Math (Solving For Style)

Costing, Industry Basics, Patternmaking

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.

6 Types Of Products That Can Make Money For Your Fashion Brand

Costing, Fashion Business

Without a plan for how your designs will make your brand money, you won’t be able to continue to share your designs with the world. The good news: there is more than one way that the products in your collection can affect your customer and your bottom line.

What You Really Get When You Hire A Patternmaker (It’s More Than Just A Pattern)

Costing, Industry Basics, Patternmaking, Product Development

It is pretty obvious that you will get a pattern when you hire a patternmaker – it’s in the name. Working with a patternmaker can benefit your brand in many other ways as well. What you get when you hire a patternmaker is more than just a pattern. Here are some additional things you’ll receive.

Common Mistakes Fashion Start-ups Make – And How To Avoid Them

Costing, Fashion Business, Fashion Design, Industry Basics, Product Development

When doing anything for the first time – including starting a fashion brand, it is inevitable that mistakes can be made. But, many mistakes can be avoided. These are the four most common mistakes I’ve seen new brands make and what you can learn from those mistakes in order to avoid them in your business.

Why You Need To Pay Yourself As a Fashion Business Owner

Costing, Fashion Business, How To, Mindset

Many business owners fund their startups with their time and passion in the beginning – and sometimes this is necessary, but I want to make the case for why paying yourself as the business owner will benefit your business in the long run.

Apparel Product Target Costs vs. Actual Costs

Costing, Fashion Business

Design may be the fun part, but costing is what makes sure your business is making enough money to cover your expenses, pay your people, and make a profit. Target and actual costs each serve different purposes, but both work toward the same goal of keeping your customers happy and your business profitable.

Why Small Batch Production Is No Small Cost

Costing, Fashion Business, Industry Basics

Small batch production is an attractive option for brands that are just starting out and want to test their products in the market before investing in large amounts of inventory. But, while producing small batch has a lower environmental and start-up cost, the cost per unit is actually much higher.

The Numbers Every Fashion Designer Needs To Know