Pattern Making, Sewn Samples, and Tech Packs for Apparel and Sewn Product Brands

Complete product development that prepares clothing and soft goods for manufacture.

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Apparel and Sewn Product Development Services

PATTERN MAKING

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Visualize and evaluate your design as a 3D simulation before investing in sewn samples.

SEWN SAMPLES

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Test fit, construction and functionality to identify and correct errors before production.

PATTERN GRADING

Five short-sleeve button-up shirts in white, navy, mustard yellow, beige, and rust orange, arranged in a fan pattern on a light background.

Create additional sizes for final product evaluation across your size range.

TECH PACKS

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Provide manufacturers with the information they need to quote, sample and produce your product.

APPAREL CONSULTING

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Ongoing guidance as you move into manufacture through our membership, Founder Support.

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Curious how these steps fit together? See How It Works

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Meta logo with a blue infinity symbol and the word 'Meta' in black text.
Text that reads 'LUNA AZZURRA' in stylized dark blue font.
WRAX logo in black and red with stylized speaker icon to the left.
Springtime & Harvest logo with floral and plant motifs
Stylized digital illustration with the text ‘petron system’ and a pattern of interconnected electronic circuit elements in blue and green shades.
Logo for Nice Blanket featuring a circular emblem with Chinese characters and the words 'FD', 'US', and 'NICE BLANKET' in English.
The logo for Intelliguard Ventures with the word 'INTELLIGUARD' in blue, and 'VENTURES' in black below it.
KIND KINEVATE logo with the tagline "Feel better. move better" in black text on a white background.

Already Know What You Need?

Choose the option below that matches where your project is right now, and we’ll point you to the right next step.

APPAREL CONSULTING

I’m already in manufacture, but need ongoing guidance

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

I have sketches or an early sample, but need development

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TECH PACKS

I want to manufacture, but I need a tech pack

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Meet Heather

Every product has questions that need to be answered before it can be manufactured. My role is to help you work through those decisions so your pattern, sample, and technical documentation all support the product you're actually trying to build.

With over 10 years experience in apparel product development, and now teaching at Seattle Central College, I work directly with every client from the first conversation through each stage of development.

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From the Development Floor

Follow along for project updates, technical insights, and practical lessons from the world of apparel and sewn product development.

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Sewn Products We’ve Developed

See how client projects moved through development to launch as finished products.

Successfully Launched Sewn Products
Whinny Equestrian
Whinny Equestrian

Whinny Equestrian creates equestrian apparel designed to help young plus-size riders feel comfortable, confident, and competition-ready.

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Luna Azzurra Care
Luna Azzurra Care

Luna Azzurra Care creates thoughtfully designed recovery garments and wellness products for postpartum healing, c-section recovery, and physical support.

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Springtime & Harvest
Springtime & Harvest

Springtime & Harvest blends romantic silhouettes, hand-drawn prints, and thoughtful product design into sustainably made womenswear.

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Wrax
Wrax

Wrax is an idea that solves the problem many large-chested women face with movement and exercise: poor posture and bouncing boobs.

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The Book Carrier Bookmark
The Book Carrier Bookmark

More than just a bookmark, the Book Carrier Bookmark’s functional design lets you keep your place while conveniently carrying your book.

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Inside Product Development

Articles, guides, and practical insights on apparel and sewn product development.

Apparel Design and Development Blog
Tech Pack Templates: What Should They Actually Include?
Tech Pack Templates: What Should They Actually Include?

A tech pack is an essential step in bringing your sewn product to market. You may choose to create one yourself with templates or get a professional to create one for you, or something in between. Here’s what you need to know and how to choose the right option for you.

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How to Find and Hire a Pattern Maker
How to Find and Hire a Pattern Maker

Finding a pattern maker is harder than it should be, there's no directory, no license, and no standard way to compare candidates. Here's what to actually look for, what to ask before you commit, and what a good working relationship looks like once you've hired someone.

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Should Product Development and Manufacturing Be Under One Roof? Guess What: It's Not the Roof That Matters
Should Product Development and Manufacturing Be Under One Roof? Guess What: It's Not the Roof That Matters

Founders often assume that finding a manufacturer means production is about to begin, but development still has to happen first. Whether that happens with the manufacturer or through an independent developer matters less than understanding the process.

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2D Design vs. 3D Design in Sewn Product Development:Where AI Fits In
2D Design vs. 3D Design in Sewn Product Development:Where AI Fits In

See how AI concept images, 2D pattern design, 3D virtual sampling, and sewn prototypes each play a different role in sewn product development

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Why Is My Clothing Sample Wrong Even With a Tech Pack?
Why Is My Clothing Sample Wrong Even With a Tech Pack?

Learn how to tell whether sample problems come from untested design decisions, unclear documentation, or manufacturing errors, and what to do next.

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Seattle-Based, Globally Minded

MADE Apparel Services is a sewn product development consultancy providing support to startups, established brands, and corporate teams developing apparel and sewn products. Through pattern development, sewn prototyping, and technical documentation, we define products before they are manufactured because - better products come from better information.

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