The Sampling Process & Why It's Important For Bulk Garment Production
The goal is always to get beautiful bulk production and garments we love, but that doesn't always happen for many reasons. Once you understand the sampling process you'll understand why it's so important to your...
How To Work With Overseas Factories
I'm a big fan of producing products in the country where we each live. However, there are many reasons to produce in other countries from your home country or produce overseas-which can be challenging for many different reasons. So how do we work with...
How To Overcome Language Barriers In Your Fashion Team
One of the beautiful things about working in the fashion industry is how global it is; you can probably meet someone from just about any country in the world while working in fashion. But, with so many people speaking so many languages how do...
How To Manage Your Production Timeline
Fashion runs on timelines. It's how we get our products on time, and it creates the calendar for marketings, sales, new product releases and so much more. Falling behind on our timelines, can be catastrophic and costly. So how do we manage our timelines?
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How To Finance/Fund Your Fashion Line
Starting a fashion business can be so much fun! Creating new clothes, getting to wear the great styles you create. But, it can also be ridiculously expensive. Especially because you have to invest in raw materials and labor before you can ever sell your...
If you've ever tried to produce quality finished products, you've already most likely experienced quality issues. By nature, things go wrong, humans are human, so the first attempt at making garments in bulk may not be perfect. But how do you improve quality in your finished garments? These 5...
How To Find Clothing Manufacturers
Congratulations! You've decided to start a clothing line to bring your beautiful designs to life. But, how do you find a clothing manufacture? Even if you know what you're doing, sourcing a factory can still be difficult.
Before I share my tips on...
Gone are the days where only people with a ton of money or access could start a fashion business. These days, as long as you have desire, a great work ethic and commitment you can fulfill your dreams of starting a fashion business. But it still begs the question, "how do you start a fashion brand...
