July 6th, 2016
Getting started with your first product idea can be very exciting! Most likely you will start with sketches, and may even venture into…
January 25th, 2016
Last year we launched our online Academy. This month, we expanded our educational series to in-person events. The first course was led…
December 20th, 2015
Jesse is a fit model with MSA Model Management and the designer behind the womenswear line, Eenvoud. Good Fit, Bad Fit You know that jacket that you love, but you never feel very good in?…
December 18th, 2015
No matter how many books you read, your first season can be quite confusing, especially as a beginner. There are so many different steps and terminology to learn: tech pack, patterns, prototypes,…
December 3rd, 2015
The athleisure craze doesn’t seem to quit. Increasingly, brands are seeking to incorporate activewear garments like yoga pants and…
October 28th, 2015
As any entrepreneur will tell you, holding your first prototype is one of the most exciting moments in your business journey. Many people…
October 27th, 2015
You have an idea for an apparel line. You have been waiting for your vision to take off. How do you budget for product development? If this…
August 7th, 2015
When it comes to samples, we don’t believe in unicorns. Because while it certainly costs more to produce more than one sample, it’s an investment that’s entirely worthwhile when you weigh up…
February 7th, 2015
Attending a trade show can be a great start to sourcing as you have access to a lot of fabric and trim vendors at once. However, it can…
June 22nd, 2014
Samples are the heart of apparel production. They make up the collection, lead to the perfect fit, instruct production, and act as the…