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How Do I Start a Clothing Line with $5,000? Where Should I Spend the Money?

If you have a small startup budget, DO SPEND the money for professional pattern making and high quality product photos. You can skimp on other things.

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May 2, 2017 22 Comments
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Manufacturing Your Product

How do I get first samples made for my clothing line?

A lot of what happens in the fashion industry is sort of “underground”. You know, off the radar. You can’t just google up all the

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August 22, 2014 12 Comments

How to Get the Best Quality from Your Sewing Contractor

“I’m drowning in QC! What can I do?” -Bobbi, Canada Today we answer a question from a reader who is fed up with Quality Control

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July 10, 2012 1 Comment

9 Tips About Getting Your Line Produced With a Sewing Contractor (Fashion Product)

A designer asked me for a few quick tips for his first experience working with a sewing contractor. While there’s a ton more to say

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May 26, 2012 20 Comments
Manufacturing Your Product

Apparel Manufacturing Tour for Fashion Designers

Updated  for 2025: It’s baaaaaack!! We’re doing tours again and the next Apparel Manufacturing Tour is happening in New York City’s garment district. To register

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April 20, 2012 38 Comments

Your Sewing Contractor and Your Pattern Maker – a Match Made in Fashion Design Heaven?

Q: Should my pattern maker and sewing contractor be in the same company? A: When you launch a fashion product, it’s hard to know where

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April 3, 2012 No Comments

Do you have old inventory from last season?

If you have styles that you didn’t sell for Fall/Winter and you’re reluctant to part with them, my question is WHY? Do you think they

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January 11, 2012 2 Comments

How to Work With a Sewing Contractor (Webinar for Clothing Designers)

Jane Hamill will interview NY production guru Boaz David on September 27th Free Webinar Tuesday, September 27th, 1 PM EDT REGISTER HERE What you’ll learn:

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September 18, 2011 No Comments

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