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Guides & process

Clothing Project Guide

Organize what you already have, see the main project stages and confirm the decisions needed before production.

View the Process
Garment sample, reference images, fabric swatches and planning notes prepared for review
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First review

Build a Useful Project Brief

You can start with incomplete information. These five groups make the first review practical.

01

Product reference

An image, existing garment, sketch or tech pack.

02

Style and quantity

Units by style, colour and size.

03

Material direction

Fabric, handfeel, composition or GSM preference if known.

04

Brand details

Artwork, labels, hangtags, trims and packing.

05

Timing and delivery

Target timing and delivery country.

03

Project sequence

From Brief to Delivery Coordination

The sequence stays the same, but timing and detail change with the product and project conditions.

  1. A distinct step in apparel development from brief review through production preparation
    01

    Review the brief

    Separate confirmed information from open questions.

  2. A distinct step in apparel development from brief review through production preparation, alternate view 2
    02

    Prepare materials and pattern

    Review the fabric direction and pattern requirements.

  3. A distinct step in apparel development from brief review through production preparation, alternate view 3
    03

    Develop the sample

    Make a garment that can be checked for fit and construction.

  4. A distinct step in apparel development from brief review through production preparation, alternate view 4
    04

    Record revisions

    Consolidate comments before another sample or approval.

  5. A distinct step in apparel development from brief review through production preparation, alternate view 5
    05

    Approve the reference

    Confirm the garment and visible details used for bulk.

  6. A distinct step in apparel development from brief review through production preparation, alternate view 6
    06

    Prepare production

    Tie materials, quantities, packing and quality points to the order.

  7. A distinct step in apparel development from brief review through production preparation, alternate view 7
    07

    Coordinate checks and delivery

    Review the agreed checkpoints and shipping context.

Pattern Making & Sampling
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Before the next stage

Confirm the Decisions That Matter

Record each approval before the project moves from development into production.

01

Fit and measurements

Confirm the silhouette, grading direction and key measurement points.

02

Fabric and colour

Confirm the selected material, handfeel, colour and acceptable variation.

03

Construction

Confirm seams, closures, pockets, lining and visible workmanship points.

04

Decoration

Confirm artwork, size, placement, colour and application method.

05

Brand details

Confirm labels, hangtags, trims and their positions.

06

Packing

Confirm folding, individual packing, carton marks and delivery information.

FAQ
Techniques

Project information

Use the Documents You Already Have

Each source answers a different question. More than one may be needed to prepare a clear sample and production brief.

A project reference, sample garment or technical file used during apparel review

Reference image

Shows the intended direction. Add notes for the details that must change.

A project reference, sample garment or technical file used during apparel review, alternate view 2

Physical sample

Provides real information about fit, construction, fabric and finishing.

A project reference, sample garment or technical file used during apparel review, alternate view 3

Tech pack

Organizes measurements, materials, construction and brand details in one file.

Project inquiry

Incomplete Files Are Fine

Send the information already available and identify the details you still need help confirming.

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