The Blog: product development

Aug 22, 2022

PODCAST: How Fitting – Episode 50

How Fitting Podcast: Developing Fashion That Fits Your Customer, Lifestyle, and Values with Ellie Wilcox, Xochil Herrera Scheer, Connie Bourgeois, and host Alison Hoenes I had the opportunity to be on the How Fitting Podcast, hosted by Alison Hoenes. I was joined by fellow product development experts and fashion freelancers, Ellie Wilcox of Digitech Design…

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Jun 21, 2022

PODCAST: Rock Star Millennials

Earlier this spring I recorded a conversation with Kathryn Spitznagle on the Rock Star Millennial Podcast.

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May 9, 2022

PODCAST: Triple F - Episode 192

In April I recorded a conversation with JP Lamp on the Triple F Podcast. We talked about how to get noticed as a new brand, working with a pattern maker, and all the steps involved in the product development process.

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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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Jun 26, 2020

Garment Fitting Safely During Coronavirus

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May 4, 2020

RECAP: Threaded Hosts “Shaping Fashion” Virtual Forum

We had the amazing opportunity to be a part of the Threaded Shaping Fashion Virtual Forum on April 18th, to kick off Fashion Revolution Week.

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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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Sep 27, 2018

Your Technical Fashion Toolkit - ABC Seams

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Aug 1, 2018

EVENT: DG Expo 2018 Seminar: Using Tech Packs for Successful Production

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Nov 29, 2017

EVENT: Seminar: How To Create A Tech Pack For Successful Production

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Nov 19, 2017

Questions To Ask Fabric Reps While Sourcing

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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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Jul 17, 2017

NEW! Upgraded Services and Site

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Mar 14, 2016

Using Technology for a Faster Garment Fit Process

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Jan 25, 2016

PRESS: Avoid Headaches in Business with Canvy's Bag Company (Maker's Row)

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May 1, 2015

EVENT: Speaking at Chicago Textile Expo 2015

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Feb 12, 2015

Pantone Color Report - Fall 2015

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Aug 26, 2014

Pantone Color Reports

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Feb 10, 2014

Cutting Samples

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Jun 18, 2010

Fit Samples - Muslin or Sample Fabric?

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