About Our Sewn Goods and Apparel Product Development Team

Founded in 2020, MADE helps creators move sewn-product ideas toward production with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re refining a first concept, improving an existing design, or strengthening a home-studio workflow, we take a structured, transparent approach that supports consistent quality and informed decision-making.

We support a wide range of soft-goods concepts — from apparel to innovative sewn designs — using professional tools such as CLO3D, Alvanon digital forms, and established industry standards. These tools allow fit, construction, and performance to be evaluated early, reducing revisions and creating a stronger foundation for manufacturing.

Clients working with MADE gain clear guidance through each stage of the process and receive production-ready deliverables alongside the practical knowledge needed to make confident decisions as their business grows. We communicate clearly, keep your vision central, and maintain an organized, predictable workflow from initial concept through final approval.

We value collaboration, respect, and inclusivity, and work with creators of all backgrounds in a professional, judgment-free environment. If you’d like to explore your idea, we invite you to book a free 30-minute video consultation to discuss next steps.

Heather Zager - Owner/Founder

Nirosha Rodrigo - Administrative Support

Nirosha works alongside Heather to support client coordination and administrative tasks at MADE Apparel Services, helping keep projects moving smoothly from one step to the next.

She assists with communication, follow-ups, and day-to-day workflow as needed, and you may hear from her occasionally as she helps keep things on track between project stages.

With a background in business and experience in coordination and copywriting, she brings a thoughtful, organized approach to the behind-the-scenes details that support each project. She enjoys being part of the product development process and contributing to the structure that brings ideas into development.

Heather discovered her interest in technical design after enrolling in an introductory patternmaking course in 2014—an experience that quickly clarified her career direction. She went on to complete the Apparel Design and Development program at Seattle Central College, earning her Associate of Applied Science degree two years later.

Since graduating, Heather has contributed to the development of sewn products and wearable technology across both established and emerging companies, including two years at Meta, where she worked on integrating electronics, sensors, and haptic components into sewn wearable products.

Heather now teaches patternmaking and fit & alterations courses at Seattle Central College, where she brings current, real-world product development practices into the classroom. Her teaching reinforces a strong understanding of foundational technique while connecting it directly to how products are developed and prepared for production today.

In addition to client work, Heather has developed her own patent-pending product, Zcissors, bringing firsthand experience to the process of moving a new concept from idea to market.

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