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

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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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Jul 15, 2017

EVENT: Mastering Fashion Production

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May 15, 2017

PRESS: Ever After in Chicago SPLASH

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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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Nov 13, 2015

Just Launched: Fibre Athletics

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Nov 4, 2015

Stuff I'm Working On

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Oct 19, 2015

PRESS: FGI Chicago #MemberMonday Feature

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Jun 29, 2015

Stuff I'm Working On

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May 1, 2015

EVENT: Speaking at Chicago Textile Expo 2015

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Apr 29, 2015

Stuff I'm Working On

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Feb 12, 2015

Pantone Color Report - Fall 2015

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Jan 21, 2015

Stuff I'm Working On

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Jan 14, 2015

Fashion and Fabric Technology

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Dec 12, 2014

TAMGTL: Tailored by Tradlands

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Dec 1, 2014

Just for Fun: Zamrie Love

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Nov 24, 2014

RECAP: More 2014 Fashion Focus Chicago Events

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Nov 22, 2014

RECAP: Fashion Focus Chicago & Fashion Town Hall

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Nov 11, 2014

TAMGTL: Made-in-USA in a Box: Founded 1776

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Oct 29, 2014

RECAP: Chicago Textile Expo Fall 2014

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