As you probably know, the beginnings of most garments are found in a sketchbook (or an Illustrator file for those of us who can’t draw!). But what you might not be aware of is that the first step for many of these sketches is a...
Color is so important in the fashion industry. It is often the first thing consumers notice about a garment and can greatly influence their perception of that item. Color can communicate a specific message and even evoke subconscious feelings....
Fashion flats are the first step in building a tech pack. They are the first thing that suppliers will review and are a visual representation of your design! Starting out with a good technical sketch sets you up for success throughout the development process....
We all know that clothing tech packs are important. After all, a quality tech pack is the key to a smooth production process, and who doesn't want that? But what does a tech pack cover exactly?...
Clothing tech packs are a *complete* guide to how a garment is manufactured (keyword here: COMPLETE!). Every single detail of the design, from the fabric and trims to the construction details and even down to the packaging, should be clearly laid out in the tech...
If you’re new to the fashion industry, it can sometimes feel like everyone is speaking in a foreign language. Like everyone is in on the secret except you. Not to feel bad though! Even Spell Check doesn’t recognize most words used in the daily communication of...
Besides just being an exciting step in the product development process (getting to see your design ideas finally come to life!!), sample making in the garment industry is extremely important to the success of your fashion label. We cannot stress enough how imperative it is to...