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Are Plus Sizes Actually Harder To Fit?

Fashion Design, Fit, Patternmaking, Sizing

In the fashion industry or not, it seems like the assumption is that plus sizes are harder to fit. But, is it actually true that plus sizes are harder to fit or has our society spent so much of its attention dressing thin people that it has made us wary of dressing larger bodies?

How To Clearly Communicate Fit Comments (Even If You Aren’t A Technical Designer)

Fit, How To

It is rare that that very first sample will be 100% exactly what you wanted. So how do you relay to your patternmaker the changes you want to make? In this post, we’ll look at five things you can do to clearly communicate your desired changes even if you aren’t a technical designer.

As A Patternmaker, These Are My 5 Biggest Fit Pet Peeves

Fit, Patternmaking

When there are fit issues, both of the look and function are compromised in the final garment. There are certain fit issues that I see over and over and there are five I find the most egregious. The good news is that they can all be fixed with a well-fitting pattern!

How To Decide What Sizes To Make

How To, Sizing

Choosing the right size can be a difficult guessing-game as a customer. Choosing the right sizing for your brand can be even more daunting. When you are deciding what sizes to make for your new brand or product category, here are four steps to clear up the sizing confusion.

Why Fit Matters For Your Brand

Fashion Business, Fit

There are many reasons why I think fit is important. It is certainly important for your customers. It is important to me as a patternmaker, too, as I care about making quality and well-thought-out clothing. Fit is even important when you look at the business side of running your brand.

5 Fitting Mistakes You Might Be Making

Fit

Fittings are the part of the development process where you get to evaluate your garment, test it, and make changes as needed until it is approved. Even during fittings, though, mistakes can happen. Here are five fitting mistakes you might be making and how and why to avoid them.

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?

How to Ask for Feedback on Your Design (In a Way That Will Get Helpful Answers)

How To, Mindset, Product Development

Like good design, being able to ask good questions and get helpful feedback takes creativity, thoughtfulness, and practice. It is the thoughtful, specific questions that probe a bit deeper that prompt the meaningful answers. Knowing how to ask for feedback will provide you answers you can actually use to improve your design.

Want Solid Production Tools? Test These Things During Development

Product Development, Tech Design

Product development is a time to test and tweak your design before mass production. Each step has a purpose to help you evaluate different aspects of the product and how it’s manufactured — from performance, to fit, to ease of care. Once the testing is done, you’ll have all the tools you need for production.

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.

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