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Should You Start Your Brand By Making Pattern Blocks?

Fashion Business, Fit, How To, Industry Basics, Patternmaking, Product Development

I often get asked “should I make pattern blocks for each category before developing and launching my collection?” Blocks and slopers are what we all were taught to start with in fashion. However, I recommend a different approach that gets you testing your market quicker and is more efficient for future development.

What Makes Clothing A “Good Fit”

Fit, How To, Product Development

In fashion and especially during product development, we talk alot about fit and making sure designs fit well. We all agree that fit is important and can make or break the success of a design, but what even is a good fit? And, how do you know when you’ve achieved it?

Size Charts, Spec Charts, and Grade Rules – What They Are For And How They’re Different

Fit, Industry Basics, Product Development, Sizing, Tech Design

Size charts, spec charts, and grade rules are all terms that are thrown around a lot during development and pre-production. While they do sound (and sometimes look a bit) similar, their meanings are all distinct and each has a different use and purpose.

How To Troubleshoot An Out-Of-Spec Garment Sample

Fit, How To, Industry Basics, Product Development, Tech Design

During development and even pre-production, there are times that you might get a sample back that isn’t quite how you wanted it. But, when the sample doesn’t fit, how do you determine whether cutting, sewing, shrinkage, markers, or the pattern itself caused the problem and what needs to be done to correct it?

5 Tips for Successful Remote Product Development and Fittings

Fashion Business, Fit, Product Development

Fashion is such a tactile industry, which makes it hard to imagine how fitting remotely could even work. The good news is it is totally possible. Fashion companies who manufacture overseas were already doing it in many ways, and I’ve been helping independent brands develop and fit their designs remotely since well before the pandemic.

Does the Sample Fit?

Fit, Product Development

Fit is a big factor in the success of a garment. During the product development process, you can tweak your design to make sure the fit is perfect before it hits the sales floor. How do you know if the sample fits? I think there are three elements of good fit – size, shape, and movement.

Who Should be Your Fit Model?

Fit, Industry Basics, Product Development, Sizing

Good fit is so important to the success of your designs. To get it right, the fit for each design needs to be tested and tweaked on a fit model during the development process. Your fit model represents your customer and is specific to your brand.

What’s in an Apparel Tech Pack (for You)? – Sample Comments

Fit, Industry Basics, Tech Design

The final section in a tech pack is for sample comments. Each sample gets its own page. When you receive a sample, write down the sample measurements as well as any changes made to the style. Keep track of what decisions were made and what the next steps for the style are.

How to Make the Most of a Fitting

Fit, How To, Product Development

Fittings are a crucial step in the product development process and can yield a wealth of information about your design. In addition to testing the actual fit of the garment, you have the opportunity to test the design, pattern, and fabric as well. Consider these steps below to make the most of each fitting.

Important Steps in Product Development You Are Tempted to Skip (and What Can Go Wrong if You Do)

Fit, Industry Basics, Product Development, Sizing, Tech Design

When deadlines are approaching or budgets get tight, it is tempting to skip over some steps to get to the production stage quicker. In the long run, though, skipping steps can really cost you. Here are five steps that are tempting to skip, but are actually critical to the success of your end product.

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Archives: Fit category

Should You Start Your Brand By Making Pattern Blocks?

What Makes Clothing A “Good Fit”

Size Charts, Spec Charts, and Grade Rules – What They Are For And How They’re Different

How To Troubleshoot An Out-Of-Spec Garment Sample

5 Tips for Successful Remote Product Development and Fittings

Does the Sample Fit?

Who Should be Your Fit Model?

What’s in an Apparel Tech Pack (for You)? – Sample Comments

How to Make the Most of a Fitting

Important Steps in Product Development You Are Tempted to Skip (and What Can Go Wrong if You Do)