May 4th, 2022
With the migration of U.S. manufacturing to other countries, people living in once profitable and thriving cities have been left without jobs and stuck in a dwindling economy with little support….
May 3rd, 2019
Batch manufacturing isn’t a new concept. But startup culture and the interconnectedness of the global marketplace require business…
July 5th, 2018
Since our inception, Acme Design‘s core values are to support domestic production…
June 18th, 2018
Summertime and the deliveries are easy….not so much! You want to flood the block…
May 17th, 2018
There’s no question, the world as we know it is about to change in many ways. What with the likes of machine learning, AI, automation,…
April 18th, 2018
Manufacturers that prefer legacy operations are now faced with evolving, in an effort to…
March 26th, 2018
Start your factory relationship off on the right foot with these tips from our tech pack…
March 13th, 2018
The industry is poised to see some truly innovative and fresh ideas in the year ahead. Here are some of the trends we think will really…
February 7th, 2018
“Mr. Steinway doesn’t play piano, Yamaha no, Kawai no, Bosendorfer no,…
May 31st, 2017
Contacting a factory isn’t always easy. So, here are some tips to make sure your first message is perfect! Ready to connect with the perfect factory who can take your designs to production?…
March 10th, 2017
Last year, we featured Marta Miller from Lefty Production Company and talked to her about…
January 11th, 2017
The decision to start a business can be daunting. But knowing you can meet with someone locally and start small is an invaluable…
September 13th, 2016
While most industries have already made the transition to digital, manufacturing has been one of the slow movers. As an insider industry,…
June 11th, 2016
The Maker’s Row team took a trip up to Chelsea to visit one of our jewelry manufacturers All Jewelry Contracting. AJC is…
May 27th, 2016
The Garment District (also known as the Garment Center, the Fashion District, or the Fashion Center) is a Manhattan neighborhood comprised…
May 10th, 2016
The Maker’s Row team had the pleasure of visiting a new digital printing company, Software Studios, based in Brooklyn. The co-founders,…
April 29th, 2016
March 25th, 2016
It’s Women’s History Month! We’re celebrating by outlining some of the…
February 15th, 2016
In celebration of Black History Month, we are highlighting business owners that are helping other entrepreneurs launch their fashion lines. These black entrepreneurs give us a snapshot of what…
February 14th, 2016
This February, we wanted to highlight these power pairs who are making waves in the American manufacturing industry. They prove that when it comes to establishing and growing a business, two is…
February 7th, 2016
This season, we’ve teamed up with SOURCING at MAGIC to give designers, small business owners, and creative entrepreneurs…
January 24th, 2016
Our factories are essential partners in helping Maker’s Row achieve the vision of Made in America. Making manufacturing accessible…
January 23rd, 2016
Liz has been producing products for over 12 years and now works with businesses 1-1 to help them source the right factories. You can book a…
December 8th, 2015
Generic searches on Google for “cut and sew manufacturer” or “NYC leather manufacturer” may not effectively capture all of the factories with the capabilities you are…
December 1st, 2015
This month, we crowdsourced reviews of Makers Row factories from our brand community, and we received some heartwarming feedback….
November 3rd, 2015
Fall’s in full swing, and it’s always an exciting time for the apparel industry. So, to celebrate the changing of the leaves,…
October 22nd, 2015
Finding a factory is the first big step to your sourcing process. Before you begin this search, make sure you have an idea of your budget and the kind of capabilities you need your manufacturer…
October 12th, 2015
Kristen Haskin-Sims heads up Krys Design + Manufacturing (KD+M), a factory in Pennsylvania. She’s also got her own line, Krysi, that…
October 6th, 2015
Pricing your collection is probably one of the most delicate art forms you’ll encounter while working in fashion. Pricing too low may add more potential clients, but at the risk of your product…
October 5th, 2015
This week the Maker’s Row team got an inside peek of Spoiled Rotten, one of the few sewing factories in the Bronx. We arrived just as the staff was returning from their lunch break, and…
October 3rd, 2015
Since 2006, the Pattern Makers have been passionately involved in the apparel industry. They specialize in every step of the design process…