October 28th, 2015
As any entrepreneur will tell you, holding your first prototype is one of the most exciting moments in your business journey. Many people…
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…
September 28th, 2015
As New York’s historic Garment District continues to be a hub of innovation for the domestic manufacturing movement, we decided to…
September 26th, 2015
There’s nothing we love more than getting to know the designer behind the product: their voice, their interests, their passions. And…
September 8th, 2015
At Maker’s Row, we’re honored to work with some incredible factories who prove that American Made is going from strength to…
August 17th, 2015
Ready to take things to the next level? Factories deal with countless inquiries from designers hoping to team up to produce their wares,…
July 30th, 2015
Honing your aesthetic isn’t always shaped by what you learn at school. Whether it’s a creative retreat, a productive routine or…
June 16th, 2015
I quit my day job to go back to school at Parsons in their Associates Fashion Design program. I had one goal: learn how to making clothing…
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 6th, 2015
When it boils down to sourcing fabric and manufacturers for your production run, there are several variables to consider. We hosted our…
June 4th, 2015
If you’re just launching your brand, obstacles like production budgeting, minimum order…
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…
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 13th, 2015
Developing your designs for a new collection involves 3 main components. When starting a collection, new designers need to consider their…
December 29th, 2014
As a designer, it’s easy to get hyper-focused on the creative side of your brand. Where is this pocket going to go? What weight…
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 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…
October 24th, 2012
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