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Do you make clothing samples for new designers ?

Wow, I get this question all the time... It is amazing how many people are interested in becoming a famous fashion designer. The problem is that it is very difficult for them to get started. In order to get started selling a product, it is critical to get good quality samples (and at a good price). The tricky part is that in order to get a good price on samples, you need a good relationship with a sample room, or you need to be able to offer them large orders which would allow factories to cut you a break on samples. Anyway, if you live in the USA, you are well served by getting samples made in the USA. It will help you keep control over the situation (USA clothing factories)

If you live outside the USA, I would suggest finding a garment factory in the country in which you work (garment factories around the world)

Also, if you need help with samples you may want to consult with pattern makers or better yet a sample making service.

If you have other suggestions on how start up designers can get samples made, please post your opinion.

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Permalink Reply by Meredith on February 29, 2008 at 11:16pm: We are a cooperative of professional hand knitters ready to knit (or crochet) your samples. We also do small and large production hand knitting. If it can be knit, ghost knitters can knit it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Patricia Peterson on August 8, 2008 at 5:09pm: I am fashion designer, Yes I do make sample for new designer. I operate fashion design services which include first pattern and sample making business from home . I live in Sunrise, Florida. You can contact me at 754-4229430 or patricia@stylediva.biz looking forward to work with you.
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Permalink Reply by mynaLauraine on May 20, 2009 at 11:40pm: Hi Patricia,

My name is Jimyna and I am an aspiring fashion designer. I design hi-end women's wear and is ready to put out a collection. I am looking for someone to make patterns and the sample garment. This is high end so attention to detail is crucial!! Also this is a start up business so I am shopping around for the best/reasonable prices right now. My question to you is: Can you work from sketches? How much do you charge? And do you offer any flat rates?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Gurpreet Sidhu on December 2, 2008 at 6:19am: Hi All

I can offer this service at our UK based factory or India based factory. Please email sidhu.purelotus@gmail.com; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Alfredo Moran on December 8, 2008 at 2:32pm: Yes I Do. I'm open and available to answer questions related to all aspects of Garment Production. Apparel Solutions Inc. has been in business for over 20 years. I'm a great resource and all my production is done domestically in Long Beach California. Contact me at Alfredo@ApparelSolutionsInc.com and include your phone number if you'd like a quick call back. Typically I return a call or an email within the hour during regular business hours. Thanks very much guys :o); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jakirul Islam Jinu on December 26, 2008 at 4:34pm: Hi, We are the manufacturer and exporter of clothing from Bangladesh. We'd like to let you know that we provide samples to our customers. We have large sample section. So, if you have any inquiry for samples then please don't hesitate to contact with us as soon as possible. Our email id is peacefashion@gmail.com
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Permalink Reply by J C Sprowls on May 31, 2009 at 10:10am: Yes. My company, Studio 9 Apparel, is a design resource center and product development facility. We provide patternmaking, samplemaking and short-run production services. Our customers are primarily those selling to 2 or 3 doors in their own back yard - proving their fashion product concepts are viable and tuned before attracting sales reps and ramping up for wider distribution.

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