May 6th, 2015
I get many emails daily from people who...
May 5th, 2015
I’m Mike Arnot, the founder of Owen & Fred. We design and manufacture men’s goods exclusively in the United States. We transform…
May 4th, 2015
Happy national small business week! Every year since 1963, the President of the United…
May 2nd, 2015
Your brand must always convey a consistent message and have a recognizable image. Doing this effectively is critical since most people will…
May 1st, 2015
At this very moment, a fabric supplier at 347 W. 36th Street is breaking down metal racks, preparing for their move to Queens near JFK…
April 30th, 2015
Apparel production is an intimidating industry to dive into. One of the toughest obstacles is learning the lingo. To help you out, we’ve…
April 29th, 2015
We launched the OpenFrame Kickstarter campaign almost two years ago and received an overwhelming response. We crushed our $40,000 funding goal and by the end of the campaign we raised over $68,000….
April 28th, 2015
I’ve always been fascinated with the way goods used to be made, the tradition, craftsmanship, and pride that was synonymous with American manufacturing. I run a leather camera accessories company,…
April 27th, 2015
So, you’ve come up with a great product idea, something people need, or will be excited to buy. In this super-saturated market of makers,…
April 25th, 2015
Hands On Volume 9 took us to Plain Stitches in Lancaster PA, 75 miles west of Philadelphia in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country. We…
April 24th, 2015
Designing footwear unlike other products has its limitations. It must work for your feet (Unless you’re making an art statement). At the beginning of every footwear project I carry out, I…