February 7th, 2014
Manufacturing takes dedication,...
February 4th, 2014
It happens all the time… someone reaches out for help “launching their brand” but all of their questions are about…
January 30th, 2014
Few things are more exciting to a brand than getting a meeting with a buyer, but it’s important to prepare in order to be effective and…
January 27th, 2014
Once you have your product made, nothing is more exciting than getting your first purchase order. Compared to department stores, boutiques…
January 24th, 2014
We took a visit to learn about M&S Schmalberg, a custom fabric flower manufacturer in the heart of the NYC garment district and what an incredible story they had to share. Started by Morris and…
January 21st, 2014
United States federal law mandates that manufacturers test many of the products and…
January 16th, 2014
Makins Hats has been around for over 40 years, but at the end of 2013 it almost closed for good. Marsha Akins opened Makins Hats in 1974, handmaking the first ever Makins hats in her…
January 9th, 2014
Whether you are a seasoned designer or just starting to develop your brand, finding a manufacturer in the U.S. can be tricky. In the past few decades, the accessibility of American manufacturing has…
January 7th, 2014
Cotton is one of the fundamental materials used in apparel, but rarely do we think about where it comes from. We partnered with Cotton…
January 2nd, 2014
On Maker’s Row, we breakdown the manufacturing process into six different stages with the second being patternmaking. A well-made pattern is crucial for making a great product, and there are many…
December 27th, 2013
As a designer, trade shows are a great place to display your upcoming collections, as well as source materials, network with other designers, and connect with manufacturers. Buyers, brands and…