Xochil News: Behind the Seams

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

How to Evaluate Your Prototype and Prepare for a Fit Session

Having prototypes made is a crucial part of the product development process. Learn how to thoroughly evaluate your prototype to ensure it fits well, functions properly, and has the correct fabrication.


Sat, May 4, 2024

PRESS: Xochil in SPESA's 'Behind The Seams' - LA Manufacturing Technology + Tukatech Interview with Ram Sareen

Xochil's April SEAMS X-Files article is featured in SPESA's 'Behind the Seams' newsletter.


Fri, Aug 12, 2022

How 3D Sampling Works for Your Apparel Brand

When you are starting a new apparel company or exploring a launch for a new product line, you have several options when it comes to product development.


Fri, Oct 2, 2020

Virtual Fittings - Yes It's Possible!

We work with many of our clients remotely -- either because they live outside of the Chicago metro area, or these days so that we can avoid in-person meetings to prevent exposure and spread of COVID-19.


Fri, Nov 1, 2019

The Product Development Process

Have you ever wondered what goes into starting a clothing line? Or have you been wanting to start and not know where to begin? This is the perfect place to start!


Mon, May 6, 2019

RECAP: Telling Stories Through Fashion - Lakes Community High School Writer's Week 2018

Hopefully my message inspired someone in the audience -- and I'm pleased to share highlights from this talk (edited down from an hour) for you!


Mon, Apr 15, 2019

Benefits of a LIVE Collaborative Design Session

Designs that require draping, or functional items that need to be experimented with can benefit from having a LIVE Collaborative Design Session.





Tue, Aug 26, 2014

Cotton Farming



Fri, Jan 31, 2014

RECAP: Texworld USA SS15

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