The Top 5 Mistakes Emerging Fashion Designers Make with Fabric Sourcing
For over 14 years I had my own womenswear wholesale business as well as a boutique in Chicago. I designed most of the clothing in my boutique and the BEST part of my job was
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Manufacturing Tip #2: How and When to Pay Your Sewing Contractor or Factory
Hey There! This is tip #2 (of 5) about manufacturing your fashion product. Today's video talks about when you pay your sewers and what they expect of you. I also share a bonus tip
Tip #1: How to Work With a Sewing Contractor and Get the Best Quality From Them
Hey Designers! This week is all about manufacturing your fashion product. This is video #1 (of 5) with tips for how to work with your sewing contractor and how to get the BEST