The Blog: sourcing

Feb 25, 2026

Chicago's Pop-Up Garment District is Returning!

The Pop-Up Garment District will be returning to Chicago May 2026.

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Nov 11, 2025

PRESS: "Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC and Printsource Will Bridge Innovation, Education and Design for Winter 2026"

Xochil's upcoming tech pack workshop has been highlighted in a recent Sourcing Journal article about the Texworld NYC 2026 show.

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Oct 24, 2025

EVENT: Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

Join me in Indianapolis for the upcoming Advanced Textiles Expo, where I'll be speaking at the Emerging Technologies Conference and leading my own Women in Textiles session.

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Oct 14, 2025

PRESS: Xochil Interviewed for Overtime Clothing's "Sourcing Spotlight"

Xochil was interviewed by Evan Tart of Overtime Clothing, a US-Made workwear brand, for their "Sourcing Spotlight" series. 

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Jul 25, 2025

EVENT: 2025 SPESA Executive Conference in Chicago

The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) is hosting their 2025 Executive Conference this year in Chicago!

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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!

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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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Jul 15, 2017

EVENT: Mastering Fashion Production

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Aug 26, 2014

Cotton Farming

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Dec 28, 2012

Lace

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