June 27th, 2015
Modern classics are the items that resonate with us, that become an indelible part of our…
June 26th, 2015
A couple months back I wrote an article for Maker’s Row that focused on how to start a…
June 23rd, 2015
Each week, MSNBC’s Your Business features experts to share their secrets for…
How do you define innovation? What makes a design innovative? Providing a checklist for innovation can prove challenging, as the answer…
June 20th, 2015
Can design help foster social good and significantly impact a community in need? We…
June 15th, 2015
It’s the question we got asked at The White House, Northside Festival and during our #AsktheSource Twitter Chat. “Is small-batch…
June 14th, 2015
Eternally young. How else to describe one of the world’s most popular fabrics. Once…
June 4th, 2015
If you’re just launching your brand, obstacles like production budgeting, minimum order…
June 3rd, 2015
Figuring out the cost of production can be tricky. However, with this guide, we break down how to figure out how much to budget for your production. How much is it going to cost to…
June 2nd, 2015
Transforming your design from a sketch to a sample can be incredibly exciting, but it can also be a challenging part of the process. This…
June 1st, 2015
You’ll spend countless hours working alongside your manufacturer. But like any…
May 31st, 2015
The days leading up to a photoshoot are always buzzing with anticipation. The ideas that have been bouncing around in my head for so long…
May 14th, 2015
One year ago, I shared some lessons I learned while going from design to sample. In this article, I want to take it a step further and…
May 12th, 2015
For the past 4 years, I’ve been working as a fit model in New York City. What is a fit…
May 9th, 2015
I’m 5 months into motherhood and I am no expert but there is tons that no one warns…
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 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 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…
April 14th, 2015
My name is Steven, and I’m the founder of Capital. For the last 5 years, I’ve been building a brand and a small factory to make eyewear…
April 10th, 2015
Starting a handcrafted goods business is a lot of fun, and can also bring a lot of…
April 7th, 2015
A brand is the essence of all that your work stands for, so every maker and entrepreneur spends a great deal of time to create a good one….
April 1st, 2015
Manufacturing is booming in Newark and other American cities after decades of decline. Newark has over 400 active factories that employ…
March 30th, 2015
Pergamena is committed to ethical and environmentally sound business practices. The hides we use for parchment and leather come from…
March 24th, 2015
My father came to this country at age 19 for an opportunity at a better life, which I can…
March 20th, 2015
When Jasmine and I decided to launch Marielle|Ejiama, we knew that we had a lot of…
March 16th, 2015
The Burks & Bailey story was born in rural town Tuskegee, Alabama–home to curators,…
March 12th, 2015
Now that we’ve explained the basics of the leather process, it’s time to delve into…