Because knowing why matters as much as knowing how
MADE Development Lab
Real development conversations. Real production challenges. A working community built around both.
Who This Is For
Development decisions get easier when you’re not solving everything alone.
The Lab is designed for founders actively involved in developing or producing sewn products who want professional perspective and connection with people working through similar challenges.
Development decisions keep creating new questions
Sampling often reveals issues before production begins
Experienced input can help avoid costly mistakes early
Real conversations and shared examples make the process easier to navigate
Connection with other founders creates fresh perspective throughout development
Active involvement leads to stronger development decisions
What You Need
A place to ask questions, share experiences, and gain fresh perspective.
Ongoing Conversation. Development questions continue evolving as products move forward. Talking through decisions in real time can make the process easier to navigate.
Experienced Perspective. Guidance from someone familiar with sewn product development and production can help founders evaluate options more confidently.
Shared Experience. Hearing how other founders approach sourcing, fit, production, and communication creates perspective that’s difficult to gain alone.
Continued Momentum. Regular conversation and accountability help projects continue moving forward between major development milestones.
How You Get It
Choose the Level of Support That Fits Your Stage
All memberships include access to the private member community and recorded live sessions.
Foundations Intensive
4-week guided program - $499
Best for early-stage founders learning how sewn product development works before moving further into production.
Learn the stages of sewn product development through guided discussion
Ask questions about terminology, workflow, and production preparation
Build confidence through real development examples and conversation
Connect with other early-stage founders building products
Foundations Support
Weekly Sessions - $349/month
Best for founders actively developing products who want regular guidance, discussion, and experienced perspective throughout the process.
Bring development questions into weekly group discussions
Receive feedback on development decisions and next steps
Learn through other members’ product challenges and experiences
Stay accountable and continue moving projects forward
Weekly live sessions every Wednesday at 2:00pm PT
Weekly live sessions every Wednesday at 12pm PT
Weekly live sessions every Wednesday at 4:00pm PT
Production Support
Weekly Sessions - Starting at $499/month
Built for founders actively managing production communication, factory coordination, and technical development challenges.
Discuss active production and sourcing challenges in real time
Work through factory communication and technical questions
Learn from ongoing member production discussions
Receive experienced perspective throughout production preparation
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Join a community of founders navigating sewn product development and production together.
Client Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Development Lab supports founders through the sewn product development process, from early concepts through manufacturing preparation. Members receive guidance on patternmaking, fit, samples, technical decisions, sourcing considerations, and production planning while developing their products alongside other apparel founders and designers.
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The MADE Development Lab is designed for apparel founders, fashion startups, independent designers, and product developers who need guidance through the sewn product development process. It supports participants at different stages, whether they are starting with an idea, refining patterns and samples, or preparing products for manufacturing.
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Yes. The Development Lab is designed for both early-stage founders and more experienced designers. Whether you are starting with an idea or actively preparing products for manufacturing, the Lab provides structured guidance, technical education, and a collaborative environment to support development progress.
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No. The Development Lab supports participants at different stages, including early-stage founders who are still developing their ideas, as well as designers actively preparing products for manufacturing.
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Item desThe Development Lab helps participants understand how apparel products are developed before manufacturing begins. Topics may include pattern development, garment fit, sample evaluation, grading, materials sourcing, tech packs, and production preparation, with discussions grounded in real product development workflows.cription
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Development Lab sessions combine technical guidance, development discussions, working sessions, and collaborative feedback. Participants can ask questions, review progress, work through development challenges, and receive support while building their products.
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The Development Lab is designed as an ongoing support environment rather than a one-time course. Participants can continue developing products, refining technical knowledge, and receiving guidance throughout different stages of the apparel development process.
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Many founders join the Development Lab to gain technical guidance, reduce uncertainty, receive outside feedback, and work alongside other founders and designers navigating similar development challenges.
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Yes. Many founders join the Development Lab before approaching manufacturers so they can better understand product development, prepare their designs more thoroughly, and reduce uncertainty before production conversations begin.
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Yes. The Development Lab can help participants better understand development decisions, technical communication, fit revisions, and production preparation while navigating manufacturing conversations and sample feedback.
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Yes. The Development Lab helps founders understand what manufacturers typically need before production begins, including how patterns, samples, sizing, materials, and technical information work together within the product development process.