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How to approach buyers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maryanne Nov 3, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I am a swimwear designer and I would like to approach buyers as my first form of sales revenue. My plan is to call on boutiques that sell swim, swim shops, and one department store. Are there…Continue
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Malissa K Long replied to FashionEye's discussion Paper or digitized patterns in the group Fashion Design"Always test your pattern. Testing it will let you know if it's perfect. Then have it ditigitally graded one your happy with your medium......get it happy medium=)"
FashionEye replied to FashionEye's discussion Paper or digitized patterns in the group Fashion Design"Agreed. That's the route that I am considering. local production outsource digitizing.
However, not to be a bother but another thing that had me leaning towards paper grading was that since I have patterns but they need correcting I was…"
Malissa K Long replied to FashionEye's discussion Paper or digitized patterns in the group Fashion Design"I agree it's better to keep it local, with production, but with digitizing there are a lot of reputable businesses that just do that or who will just provide those services."
FashionEye replied to FashionEye's discussion Paper or digitized patterns in the group Fashion Design"Yes I actually visited her site and utilized that list in my initial search. To be honest I haven't gotten a quote from the digital pattern grader but I know amongst paper pattern makers this one was the better of all quotes with a decade of…"
Malissa K Long replied to FashionEye's discussion Paper or digitized patterns in the group Fashion Design"I don't see how hours of hand work could be cheaper. Have you asked him if he would work with you if you had them digitized elsewhere? Does he have references? Are you familiar with Kathleen Fasanella's blog…"
FashionEye replied to FashionEye's discussion Paper or digitized patterns in the group Fashion Design"Thank you both I feel like I just got some real advice here from the both of you. That removes my stress of working with one of the contractors. But as we know this arise that cause you to look elsewhere so that I don't have to come back this…"
Achalla replied to FashionEye's discussion Paper or digitized patterns in the group Fashion Design"I agree with Malissa! I just wish I did digitized patterns years ago b/c I have 2 bins of patterns I drafted that I have to now scan in, ugghh.
I mean you really can't go "wrong" just figure out what your long term needs would…"
Malissa K Long replied to FashionEye's discussion Paper or digitized patterns in the group Fashion Design"Digitized,once graded, the markers can be made and easily reprinted. If it's a proven pattern and something to be modified and remade or reordered in future seasons, digitization will make it more cost effective in the…"
FashionEye added a discussion to the group Fashion DesignPaper or digitized patterns
I would like to know if one is better than the other. I have papr pattern that need to be graded 1 contrctr will grade them (paper) the other needs me to send them to be digitized and with produce from there. BOTH HAVE years of experience. Which is better in the long run. My tthoughts paper for swapping pattern psc to create a new style. Digital great in the long run with the right software pcs can still be swap around and ensure max use of fabric.Share your thoughts Fashion EyeSee More
Ugenia Johnson left a comment for FashionEye"Ms. Fashion Eye, I do not know if you have checked out this free law clinic called DC BAR. They might can assist you in drafting up an licesning contract (vendor) to sell your products to the boutiques in the area.
Peace"
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- At 5:13pm on September 29, 2011, Ugenia Johnson said…
Ms. Fashion Eye, I do not know if you have checked out this free law clinic called DC BAR. They might can assist you in drafting up an licesning contract (vendor) to sell your products to the boutiques in the area.
Peace
- At 9:45pm on February 12, 2011,
Joyce Marie said… - No, nothing from the East Cost. I am now working with a company in LA
- At 11:55am on February 9, 2011,
fashion designer said… - hi i am a fashion designe student
- At 9:42am on November 14, 2010,
Maryanne said…
- Hello:
welcome to my page and thank you for adding me.
Best,
Maryanne
- At 12:51pm on October 2, 2010,
Martina Stadler said… - Hi FashionEye!
As you are a swimwear designer i would like to introduce you this great source for repeat pattern designs: Get registered on www.patterndesign-shop.com and choose from many diverse designthemes, according to trends or just timeless. After buying a pattern design, you can download it as a vector file and are free to further edit it or just use it as it is.
Have fun :-) Best regards from austria, Martina Stadler
- At 9:02pm on September 10, 2009,
Apparel1 said…
- Welcome to the fashion industry network.
If you visit the Groups section (you can find link to the groups section at the top of this page), you may find some groups of interest to you.
I see from your profile you are looking for help with patterns. You may want to try the Pattern Maker Group on this network.
For production, try the clothing manufacturer section on Apparel Search.
If you have any questions regarding this fashion network, please let me know.
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