How can I find someone who makes clothes?

Fashion 101: How to Find a Manufacturer

1. Figure out what you are making.
2. Determine your product’s price point.
3. Think about where you’d like the product made.
4. Start to research manufacturers.
5. Interview your manufacturer.
6. Send them drawings.
7. Check your calendars.
8. Have them make and cost a sample.

How do you find a sample maker?

When interviewing a new sample maker, always ask for the following:

1. Examples of their past work.
2. A list of current and past clients.
3. Information on the materials they work with.
4. A pricing estimate.
5. Payment terms.
6. The lead time for sampling.
7. Whether they take production projects or only provide samples.

How much does it cost to grade a pattern?

While prices can vary quite a bit, the usual range is from $15 to $25 per size for a 1-6 piece pattern. Therefore, if you find a grading service that charges $125 to $250 for a 1-6 piece pattern per size (total cost of 4 sizes being $500-$1,000) you should probably keep looking.

How much is it to make a pattern?

The pattern maker will charge from $80 – $750 per pattern depending on design complexity. The more seams, separate pieces, pockets, collars, sleeves, design layers you have in a garment, the more it costs for the pattern.

What is a cut and sew factory?

by Julie Hutton on November 9th, 2015 in Apparel, Entrepreneur, Manufacturing. Taking a garment to a point where it can be factory-produced requires the completion of several critical tasks.

What is a fashion sample?

A sample is the last piece of clothing made in the your last textures, with all the trims and finishings.To anyone who does not know the fashion industry they will in general think the word ‘sample’ includes the entire procedure of building up a piece of clothing, yet it doesn’t.

How do you develop a sample?

The process of development sample is given in bellow.

1. Make pattern as per measurement, if buyer change the measurement to observe the counter sample.
2. Actual size required.
3. Check the pattern which has made.
4. Collect actual color fabric.
5. Cutting fabric as per pattern.
6. Collect actual accessories.
7. Start sewing.
8. M/C specified.