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Production Costing...what is rational, what is greedy, what is covering your butt and when to admit you do not have a clue
Started Aug 18, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
A wise old friend who was the chief production man at 205 W 39th Street 6th Floor (trivia answers welcome WHO IS THAT!?) had taught me something very basic...made our business relationship very…Continue
Rant: To those factory owners who post boiler plate messages without even acknowledging the question posted
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nancy Lim Oct 28, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Dear Factory owners throughout the world,We are talking about a group of entrepreneurs who wish to begin the journey in designing and producing their own clothing line. It doesnt really help if you…Continue
Tags: designers, newbies, help, production, rant
Need Patternmaker/Samplemaker
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paromita Das - Tech Pack Design Nov 21, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Help! Need freelance patternmaker/samplemaker in Atlanta , GA ....Vancouver, BC....Cleveland OHFor various projects....costing has to be reasonable.what i need...1. hard paper pattern2. knowledge of…Continue
Tags: technical, design, samplemaking, patternmaking, samples
PUTTING YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW - Pre-production, Funding, Doing the right thing
Started Apr 15, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
In this thread you may ask and answer concerns and situations that may or have occurred. If you had a discussion with a fabric vendor and he is talking in a language you don't understand...are you…Continue
Tags: pre-production, fabric, friendship, production, startups
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Charles Quand replied to Joyce Marie's discussion FOUND...ONE SMALL MADE IN USA MANUFACTURER!!"I have done domestic sewing, now going on year 16. You can still pick and choose domestic manufacture. The unfortunate thing is that if they are a small outfit...under 30 machines. The economy is kicking their butt and they will accept anything,…"
Paromita Das - Tech Pack Design replied to Charles Quand's discussion Need Patternmaker/Samplemaker"Hi ,
Please have a look on the following blog . Hope this helps ..
http://techpack.fashionsblogs.com
http://paromita.fashionsblogs.com
Best Regards
Paromita"
Nancy Lim replied to Charles Quand's discussion Rant: To those factory owners who post boiler plate messages without even acknowledging the question posted"couldn't agree more. all those posts contribute zero to this website. any administrators keeping an eye on such posts??"
Pretty Speed Garment Sampling replied to Charles Quand's discussion Need Patternmaker/Samplemaker"Hi Charles,
We are China Pretty Speed Apparel Sampling room and owning 20 skilled employees with more than 10 years garment sampling experience.We can sample all knit and woven fabric garment samples. Our service is including paper pattern,…"
Charles Quand posted a discussionProduction Costing...what is rational, what is greedy, what is covering your butt and when to admit you do not have a clue
A wise old friend who was the chief production man at 205 W 39th Street 6th Floor (trivia answers welcome WHO IS THAT!?) had taught me something very basic...made our business relationship very strong. There is your price and there is my price....neither is right neither is wrong. We simply have different demons to deal with....It has served me well....as long as the guy on the other end of the phone is not a greedy bastard ( meant in the nicest way possible). Comments? Questions? Dinner…See More
Charles Quand replied to Gerald J. Sherman's discussion What is SWOT?"Hello Mr. Sherman,
With the overtechnicalization (is that a word?) of business....six sigma, kaisen, PDMs, PLMs, and an infinite acronyms and abbreviations... i like to cut to the quick....SWOT in a different manner is my philosophy of…"
Ronke Odepii replied to Charles Quand's discussion Rant: To those factory owners who post boiler plate messages without even acknowledging the question posted"thanks so much for saying this. Production people are so disheartening! they are not even bothering to read the posts, all they do is advertise themselves! and seriously if i'm just starting out, i dont really need a huge manufacturing or…"
Charles Quand replied to Tosho Woods's discussion Setting up a manufacturing company"I can help, that is my business....startups...
The key questions are
Where logistically?
Who is the clientele you will seek?
What are the labor laws and regulations? The answer is not...oh do not worry the government does not care here. they may…"
Charles Quand replied to carlos sanchez's discussion Top Clothing Factory for Sale in Western Europe"Hey Carlos,
Regarding this clothing factory, do you have a production profile of its facilities, capacity, capabilities etc.
Another aspect....the aforementioned clientele, is it still part of its client role. If not do you have information,…"
Charles Quand replied to Jacqueline Heil's discussion Looking for Suppliers"Still looking?
how about domestically?
let me know your concerns, pre pro, production, logistics....
no minimums but small runs cost $$.
cquand@gmail.com"
Charles Quand replied to Joneien Johnson's discussion Launching a Clothing Line"I understand what you are saying....unfortunately....finding unorthodox methods means your supplier, buyers, retailers, sales people, and factory have to be ok with your different slant.
most likely will not happen....
additionally, if you are…"
Charles Quand replied to Xe's discussion Finding Vendors and sewing contractors!!!!!!!"Xe,
Are you still looking for sewing contractors?
let me know your concerns.....we have sewing, albeit not in LA.... this is intentional....too many people looking at other people's designs.... we are in Ohio....not a backwater
the value…"
Charles Quand replied to Gerald J. Sherman's discussion Fashion is driven by trends..."Mr. Sherman,
Short but sweet. my 2 cents
Fashion is driven by perceived trends that various media outlets put forth. If, instead, a different trend is picked up on... such as embroidered sequined t-shirts or denim, with photos of glitterati…"
Charles Quand replied to Khatijah Aini's discussion i need help! i have lots of design but i just don't know what to do!"Ms. Aini,
The first question to ask yourself is what do you want to do with your designs.
1. Do you want to start your own label?
2. Do you want to sell your designs to someone?
3. If you do want to start your own label, do you have the finances…"
Joneien Johnson replied to Charles Quand's discussion Rant: To those factory owners who post boiler plate messages without even acknowledging the question posted"I agree. Since I have joined several manufacturers from overseas have wasted no time jumping on me. They totally have disregarded what my comments and posts actually say and are just desperately trying to get me to start production with them. If…"
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- Where do you live? Please list country or state, not your planet.
- Texas
- Do you work in the fashion industry?
- I work in fashion
- About Me ...
- 14+ years manufacturing professional in cut and sew knits, denim, and sweaters. Solid pre-production, cheap and Liz Claiborne, Limited level patterns, spec sheets, samples and tech packs. I train you or do it for you. I find the factories that are responsible, make things quickly at a reasonable price, and deliver smiles from your customers. I teach you budgeting, cost analysis, and time action management. Because FASHION DESIGN IS A BUSINESS! not a toy.
- Fashion Industry Experience
- 14 years - 80 person factory in NY with a who's who client list
4 years - Mexican plant with 120 people doing uniforms
All the time - teaching new designers how to get the garment to market.
- Favorite Fashion Designer or Fashion Brand
- Old Navy Claude Montana
- What is your favorite fashion website? (list the web address, NOT the fashion sites name. If you only list the name, the link to your favorite fashion site will not work...)
- http://www.zara.com
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- Over 18
- What is hot in fashion this year?
- The economy is coming back so everything is positive. Which means skin skin skin.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 6:08am on June 5, 2010,
Abdullah Al Mamun Russell said… - this is Russell from Bangladesh, manufacturer of garments. we also act as buying agents of some UK and US customer here. if you have interest at Bangladesh garments industry then please let meeee........
thanks
ceo@primex-bd.co.cc
russell@triumphbd.co.cc
web : http://triumphbd.com/
- At 1:44am on May 18, 2010,
Sarmistha Goswami said… - Hi Charles.
How r u doing?
Thanks for your post.
Well,I am planning to open up my boutique in Germany. Looking for sampling units in India because am based out of India at present.I will be moving to Hamburg in 2 months and will be holding an exhibition of my line of Indo-western clothes and accessories. You are most welcome to take a look at my work. Will send you an invite once I finalize on the dates.
Its really nice knowing you and will sure get in touch with you in the near future.
Cheers!
Sarmistha
- At 2:32pm on April 20, 2010,
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