Client and manufacturer: the secrets to success for both

Have you found the company you want to produce your garments with? Remember to consider one very important factor before you begin: to get the best possible result, there always needs to be preparation and two-way communication between the client and the manufacturer. One of the biggest mistakes is not taking enough time to plan the design. How do you avoid it? Follow our advice!

Mood board

It's a visual representation made up of images, words and materials, meant to map out your inspiration and clarify the points to follow and respect. If you've made one, share it with us! It lets us see your thought process as you build your creative vision for the garment, so we can understand and create the product you imagined.

Size grading

Starting from a so-called base size, larger or smaller sizes can be derived step by step. The starting size is usually a medium. Grading changes the proportions of the measurements without changing the original look of the style. If you've already found a model who embodies your idea, it's important to provide all their body measurements; otherwise we can work them out together, also with the help of our extensive archive.

Making the prototype

It's useful for seeing how a fabric really performs in a given garment and checking how it looks; checking the fit on standard model measurements; spotting visible flaws and suggesting pattern corrections to the patternmaker; seeing how trims and details work on the garment (zippers, buttons, collars, pockets, etc.); looking at the bulk created by seams, pleats and trims; making sure the desired effect is really possible with the chosen fabric; assessing the layers of fabric in the final garment; and evaluating how the fabric feels on the skin, how warm and breathable it is, how comfortable, and so on.

In the end, when you take this path, you need to be open to changes and corrections to get high-quality work, listen to each other and be patient until the perfect garment is made.

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