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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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 answers you need to start and run a successful fashion business. It just doesn’t work that way. I’t s more a business of relationships and being “in” so you learn […]
2 new dates announced Fall 2012 – Chicago Manufacturing Tour
Hi Everyone, Just a quick update that the Manufacturing Tour is baaaaack! We sold out all four tours last spring and we are only offering 2 tours for the rest of 2012. Two dates available: Monday, September 24, 2012: Sold Out! Monday, October 29, 2012 Space available Sign up now and get the details here […]
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 problems. I feel your pain, Bobbi. I’ve been there! I solicited my friend, colleague, and NYC product development guru, Boaz David, to answer Bobbi’s question. GREAT info today, check it […]
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 (and I cover it in the New Designer Program) I think this is pretty good start and worth sharing with everyone! 1) Give your sewing contractor a purchase order when […]
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 to start. This video gives you some tips about working with your pattern maker and sewing manufacturer – and the tricky relationship they sometimes have with each other. What’s […]
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 will somehow become best-sellers next season if they weren’t last season? You know they won’t — and you also know you don’t want to end up on Hoarders… You may […]
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: How to make the manufacturing process less STRESSFUL What to look for in a contractor The crucial (and deadly) mistakes designers make with contractors and how to avoid them How […]
