NYC Manufacturing Tour for Fashion Designers

1: Small-Batch NYC Manufacturing, Sample Making & Pattern Making

• We’ll visit the space and operation, you can ask questions, see examples of their work. They’re not listed in any guide book and they have no website. It’s taken us YEARS to find and vet a resource like this.

2. Digitizing and Grading 

• We’ll tour the space with the owner himself. He’s worked in the industry for the past 30 years and is a proven, reliable resource. Digitize, grade, plot, mark — there’s a lot that goes into sewn product manufacturing besides just sewing. We often hear from designers, “what is a marker and why do I need one?” We’ll show you real-life examples.

   

3. Fabric and Trim Sourcing Company

• This place is the holy grail for sourcing anything you’ve ever dreamed up for fabrics, trims, buttons, materials. These are offshore resources and all available in small minimums. If there’s a fabric or trim you’re been searching for, they can source it for you and with low MOQs.

   

4. Embroidery House 

• When you need something special for your products, this is the place. You can’t get embroidery done in a regular factory. Embroidery is a “send-out” and not done by the same manufacturer that produces your garments.

   

5. Walk the New York Fabric Show Together

• We’ll then head to the fabric show together (and grab a slice 🍕on the way) and introduce you to vendors. We’ll tell you what to expect when you work with them and what questions you need to ask.