Attending your first fabric show doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Here are some industry insider secrets to getting the most out of a wholesale fabric show.
Manufacturing Your Product
The Top 5 Wholesale Fabric Sourcing Mistakes Startup Fashion Designers Make
For over 14 years I had my own clothing line – a womenswear wholesale business as well as a boutique in Chicago. The BEST part of my job was sourcing fabrics for my clothing line. As one of my clients says it… …she likes to spend her days “fondling fabric”. I know what she means. […]
NYC Wholesale Fabric and Trim Show: You Coming?
Looking for wholesale fabrics in small quantities? Meet me in New York! The DG Expo Fabric and Trim Show is coming up in NYC July 17 – 18, 2018. This show is great for small companies because all the vendors offer low minimum order quantities. For an emerging designer, it’s pretty darn fun to attend […]
Overseas vs. Domestic Apparel Manufacturing with Boaz David
Overseas vs. Domestic Apparel Manufacturing with Boaz David (Podcast) Today we’re talking about manufacturing clothing and accessories products. I hear this question a lot… “Jane, should I start with U.S. manufacturing or go overseas? Which is better?” It’s a fair question and while every situation is different, today’s episode will help you understand the pros and cons of […]
Video Report from the NYC Fabric Show: Mistakes I Made, How to Know if Your Business Will Work, Fabric With No Minimums
I got back last night from doing Seminars at the DG Expo fabric show in New York. The best part of an event like that is meeting all the rockin’ entrepreneurs, hearing their stories, and helping them in any (and every) way I can. I can’t tell you how fun it is to be part […]
Tip #5: How to Work With a Sewing Contractor Tip #5
It’s day 5 of the video series about manufacturing your fashion line. Woot woot! It’s also D-Day for the LIVE online Workshop: “How to Find a Sewing Contractor”. I’m pumped about that. Tip #5 is about what you never ever, ever want to reveal to your contractor. NEVER. Watch the video and I’ll explain… If […]
Tip #4: Where to Find a Sewing Contractor in the US
Today is day 4 (of 5) with video tips about getting your clothing or accessories line produced. One big monster ginormous (I could go on but you probably know this already) issue for startup fashion designers is where to look to find a factory to get samples made and to do your production runs. The bummer […]
Tip #3: Five Questions to Ask a Sewing Contractor Before You Work With Them
Today is day 3 (of 5) with tips about manufacturing your fashion line. I’m uploading a new video for you every day this week and so far it’s been pretty darn fun. (If you have a question you want me to answer in the next video, please post it in the comments below, OK?) In […]
