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Can You Make Digital Patterns In Adobe Illustrator?

Industry Basics, Patternmaking, Product Development

With Illustrator being so widely used and accessible and traditional patternmaking software being so cost prohibitive, you might wonder if you can just make patterns in Illustrator. The short answer is, yes, you can. However, depending on your goals and how you will be using the patterns in your business, you might not want to.

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.

2021: Business in Review

Fashion Business, Fashion Resources

I hope you can also take some time to reflect on this year and celebrate the wins both big and small. Here are some of the highlights that felt significant for my business this year (and I hope some of them have been or will be significant for your business as well!).

Lessons Learned as a NYC Sleepwear Startup with Elizabeth Frenchman of Fichu Bedwear

How Fitting: design a slow fashion business that fits

Lessons Learned as a NYC Sleepwear Startup with Elizabeth Frenchman of Fichu Bedwear

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In episode 32, Elizabeth Frenchman shares what worked and what didn’t about starting a sleepwear brand in her home town of NYC after retiring from a career in graphic design. Elizabeth Frenchman is an apparel designer who adheres to the “less is more” philosophy as well as G-d being in the details. She was born […]

Constructing Fashion From Costumes To Coats with Elizabeth Williams of Coat Check Chicago

How Fitting: design a slow fashion business that fits

Constructing Fashion From Costumes To Coats with Elizabeth Williams of Coat Check Chicago

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In episode 22, I talk with Elizabeth Williams – founder, designer, and patternmaker behind the outerwear brand Coat Check Chicago. Elizabeth shares her journey from costume seamstress to New York fashion designer, to fashion professor and how the skills she gained through all these experiences now help her run her own brand. Elizabeth Williams resides […]

Why Quality Patterns Matter In Production

Industry Basics, Patternmaking, Product Development

In general, I think that when people think of quality production, they think of quality sewing. While this is certainly true, it is what’s upstream of the sewing – like the pattern – that has the most control over the quality of the finished garment.

Alison Hoenes Design Turns 4! (Exciting Updates)

Fashion Business, Patternmaking, Sustainability

I get to work with amazing clients and be part of making clothes that fit the lifestyle, values, and bodies of real women. This year has been the busiest yet and I’ve had a lot going on behind the scenes. Today I’m excited to share a few exciting updates about Alison Hoenes Design!

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.

Starting With A Finished Sample Doesn’t Make Pattern Development Cheaper

Industry Basics, Patternmaking, Product Development

With a finished sample already approved, having a pattern made for the garment will be simple and cheap, right? Actually, no, that is most likely not the case. Having a finished sample is great for reference, but isn’t going to save you much money when it comes to getting a production pattern made.

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.

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Archives: patternmaking tag>

Can You Make Digital Patterns In Adobe Illustrator?

5 Fitting Mistakes You Might Be Making

2021: Business in Review

Lessons Learned as a NYC Sleepwear Startup with Elizabeth Frenchman of Fichu Bedwear

Constructing Fashion From Costumes To Coats with Elizabeth Williams of Coat Check Chicago

Why Quality Patterns Matter In Production

Alison Hoenes Design Turns 4! (Exciting Updates)

Should You Start Your Brand By Making Pattern Blocks?

Starting With A Finished Sample Doesn’t Make Pattern Development Cheaper

Want Solid Production Tools? Test These Things During Development