The Blog: fashion design

Notes from the studio on pattern making, product development, sourcing and the business of making things.

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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.

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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.

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Apr 5, 2019

How To Have a Successful Design Meeting

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Mar 6, 2019

Telling Stories Through Fashion

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Sep 27, 2018

Your Technical Fashion Toolkit - ABC Seams

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Mar 23, 2018

VIDEO: The Full Color Life

Last month I met Hannah Lynn of The Full Color Life, and we sat down for a fun interview, where we discussed Chicago fashion, how I got my start in the industry and what it means to have a capsule wardrobe.

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Oct 23, 2017

RECAP: Kansas City Fashion Event & Tours

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Sep 12, 2017

The "Project Runway Effect"

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Aug 8, 2017

4 Reasons to Hire a Professional Fit Model

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Feb 12, 2015

Pantone Color Report - Fall 2015

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Mar 5, 2010

Technical Illustration vs. Fashion Croquis

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Oct 30, 2005

PRESS: Unity in Diversity Fashion Show

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