July 26th, 2014
Making a sample is an essential first step for each season, and is generally doable even with limited resources. However, taking that…
July 25th, 2014
“Time flies when you’re having fun!” The old saying held true for the Maker’s Row team this week at Texworld USA 2014. This was our…
July 15th, 2014
Out of all the different types of clothing purchased and worn throughout a person’s lifetime, swimwear is one that is usually taken…
June 26th, 2014
From minor imperfections to major defects, when things go wrong during production it’s often the result of one of these three…
June 25th, 2014
You have a great idea, you sketched it out, and possibly went onto Adobe Illustrator to finalize it. Now what should you do? Depending on the design, some products go straight into sample making,…
May 27th, 2014
One of the most common questions I’m asked when teaching is, “How do I stop people from copying my product?” The fear of getting…
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 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 12th, 2013
The team at Maker’s Row has been busy adding new features to the site every month to make it easier for you to connect with…
December 10th, 2013
For more on entrepreneurship, production, and sourcing, just sign up for our daily blog email list! What are some of the most important…
November 25th, 2013
Maurice Malone is a Detroit native who knows a thing or two about making a good pair of…
November 20th, 2013
Does your company use a “tech pack”? It is one of the most crucial tools to developing your product and making the communication process more efficient between you and your manufacturer, yet many…
November 6th, 2013
NOM.A.D. is a sustainable, made in USA, travel lifestyle brand that launched a crowdfunding campaign yesterday. Ryan Clott, Founder of…
November 4th, 2013
Everett is a men’s tie and accessory brand that is handcrafted in Brooklyn, NY. Inspired by the sights and sounds of NYC, Tinoy Kashif, Nate Coleman and James Brooks created a collection of…
October 29th, 2013
This past Friday we visited Knickerbocker Mfg. Co., a cap manufacturer that is run by three young designers in Brooklyn, NY. Knickerbocker…
October 28th, 2013
What is the goodest t-shirt ever? It’s the t-shirt that gives back! The t-shirt is made by You and Who, a company with a mission to help worthy causes in cities across the country. All…
October 17th, 2013
We had a great time visiting Re-Co BKLYN in Williamsburg! Re-Co BKLYN is a lumber mill that specializes in urban harvested lumber. This means they take trees that fall or are removed due to safety…
October 8th, 2013
Today we are expanding into the furniture industry! Since our launch in November 2012, we have connected thousands of designers and…
September 27th, 2013
Located in Long Island City, Portchester USA is a manufacturer of handbags and leather accessories. Last week I made my way from Brooklyn to their manufacturing facility and Kulwant, the owner of…
July 3rd, 2013
A couple weeks ago we had the opportunity to visit Quick Turn Clothing, located in the heart of the garment district in NYC, and we…
July 2nd, 2013
Started by two young fashion designers from New Orleans, Jolie & Elizabeth is a line of made in USA dresses that gives you the perfect…
June 18th, 2013
Launched in 2011, PINO Portland is a line of handmade mens accessories that certainly represents the bright, bold and fun spirit of its…
June 12th, 2013
The ultimate success (or failure) of any production operation depends primarily upon one thing: quality control. It doesn’t matter how…
May 21st, 2013
One of the main advantages of domestic versus overseas production, is that the turnaround time on orders made here in the US can be significantly faster than ones made further away. Because shorter…
April 12th, 2013
Here our some of our favorite news clips from the past week concerning American manufacturing: “But step back and you’ll see a bright…
April 4th, 2013
Here our some of our favorite news clips from the past week concerning American manufacturing: “Small businesses are seeing these big…
March 14th, 2013
We would like to introduce the new discussion forum on Maker’s Row! We have added…
February 22nd, 2013
By Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net “In a time when consumer expectations for superior goods and services continue to grow, operating closer to the demand allows companies to reduce…