Insights on Sewn Goods and Apparel Product Development
Articles written by the experts at MADE
Fabric 101: A Crash Course in Choosing the Right Fabric
Choosing the right fabrics for your garment is a crucial piece of the product design process. The fabric you choose can dramatically change how your product looks, fits, and feels. In addition to changing the design of the product itself, the fabric you select will impact your cost and price and be influenced by available suppliers.
How to Source Fabric for Your Clothing Line
Learn how to source fabric for your clothing line, understand fabric basics, find suppliers, order swatches, and prepare for product development.
How to Create a Concept Board & Why You Need One
Learn what a concept board is, how to create one and why you need one before experts can help develop your sewn product idea.
Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Product Concept Board
Creating a concept board is a crucial step in the product development journey; however, it's all too easy to stumble into common pitfalls that can overcomplicate or make your concept board less effective. In this article, we'll explore a few mistakes to avoid when crafting design.
5 Misconceptions New Designers Have About Clothing Manufacturers
Misconceptions about clothing manufacturers can be common among new designers. Being aware of these misconceptions can help you catch potential production errors before they happen.
How Important Is Size Inclusivity for New Designers?
Wider size ranges can bring a more inclusive and diverse aspect to fashion, but there are a few things to consider for first time designers.
Understanding Gender Neutral Sizing
It seems intuitive if your style fits more people then more people are able to buy it, but in reality, gender neutral sizing has some limitations to be considered first.
Get Your Custom Clothing Design Idea Ready for Manufacture
As a new designer with an idea for a sewn product, preparing your design for manufacture can be complicated, expensive, and loaded with pitfalls. Here are the steps and tips for navigating your way to a successful product launch.
What are the Types of Clothing Manufacturers?
Understand the differences between the two major types of clothing manufactures, what they can and cannot do and why a tech pack is important to have for both.
Why You Need a Tech Pack for Clothing Manufacture
Repeated sampling to get your sewn product idea just right before you commit to production can get expensive and postpone your launch. Having a professional and thorough tech pack will save you time and money in the long run, but if that doesn’t convince you, we give you ten more reasons.