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 10th, 2018
Digital manufacturing is automation on a much larger scale. Digitizing manufacturing requires automating nearly every process in the industry. Production worldwide is already embracing digital work,…
June 18th, 2018
Summertime and the deliveries are easy….not so much! You want to flood the block…
May 29th, 2018
To keep up with consumer demand, competitors, and your own expectations of growth, you…
April 16th, 2018
Green manufacturing is what’s trending for 2018. Earth Day is in a few weeks and plans to keep the planet clean and green are in full…
July 24th, 2017
There are three generalized stages to bringing a project to life — Design, Development, and Production. Here’s why each is…
July 18th, 2016
1. It’s Not Too Late: Famous Design Entrepreneurs Who Started After 30 Learn how talented designers became successful entrepreneurs…
June 29th, 2016
At Maker’s Row we break down the making process to make it easy for beginners and experts alike. For beginners, you can use the six stages as a guideline for your production process. Think of…
March 18th, 2016
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February 27th, 2016
For blog posts directly to your inbox, sign up for the Maker’s Row newsletter. Getting ready to show at a new trade show, market, or…
February 23rd, 2016
Lauren Cecchi is designer and founder of Lauren Cecchi New York, a handbag and accessory line to remind women that everyday deserves some…
February 16th, 2016
Sumiyyah Rashed is founder of ANN NAHARI, an upscale lingerie brand catering to the fuller figured woman. Ann Nahari, which has successfully presented during New York Fashion Week, is based in…
February 7th, 2016
This season, we’ve teamed up with SOURCING at MAGIC to give designers, small business owners, and creative entrepreneurs…
January 25th, 2016
Last year we launched our online Academy. This month, we expanded our educational series to in-person events. The first course was led…
January 19th, 2016
Last week, the Maker’s Row team got a peek into MCM Enterprise, a production house in Sunset Park that makes everything apparel…
January 8th, 2016
At a glance » Products: hot tubs, bath tubs, wooden gazebos, garden furniture, anything made from cedar » Services: assistance acquiring…
January 6th, 2016
Created due to popular demand, here’s a list of some of our favorite furniture manufacturers on Maker’s Row! Once we started…
December 30th, 2015
Fibre Athletics creates versatile apparel that is built for a variety of activities and adventures. Our materials are ethically sourced and…
December 23rd, 2015
Last week, the Maker’s Row team had the pleasure of visiting Dynotex, Inc., a high-quality apparel production house based in…
December 17th, 2015
You might not know that Nashville has one of the largest concentrations of apparel designers outside of New York City and Los Angeles…
December 9th, 2015
Last week, the Maker’s Row team sat down at a coffee shop with Tony Estevez, a co-founder of Tiny Fishing Printing, versatile screen printers in Rochester, NY. We learned about Tony’s alinear…
December 3rd, 2015
The athleisure craze doesn’t seem to quit. Increasingly, brands are seeking to incorporate activewear garments like yoga pants and…
December 2nd, 2015
We had the pleasure in meeting Tylea Richard, the founder of Thundress, a brand producing…
November 28th, 2015
I’ve been designing Tabii Just for about a year and half. When I first launched my line, finding a factory was one of my biggest…
November 11th, 2015
In honor of Veterans Day, we’re paying tribute to American production houses working towards the betterment of our country. Some are…
November 10th, 2015
USPS delivers the package you have been eagerly awaiting. You ordered the scarf online so you haven’t felt or even seen it in person….
November 9th, 2015
Taking a garment to a point where it can be factory-produced requires the completion of several critical tasks. This pre-production…
November 6th, 2015
Designing a collection from the ground up is an exciting and challenging endeavor. Not meant for the faint of heart, it takes time,…
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 31st, 2015
Happy Halloween! Spooked yet? Don’t worry, you will be. We’ve rounded up some of the scariest startup horror stories from…