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Hiring a Sales Rep: A Big Decision

So, Pixyworld is taking the plunge. In a certain way it feels like we're signing away our freedom. But, all things considered, I think signing on with Lace and Denim for the Southeast US region is the best next step for us in building our line.

When we first considered a different showroom in 2008, we were scared off big-time. In fact, it was that experience that inspired us to start selling to the retail customer through our own website! It was my husband Jon who spoke with the first showroom, a
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Spec Sheets, Schmeck Sheets.

As much as I love Mary Gelhar's The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, there is one area in which it hasn't tallied with my experience.

Tech sheets. Spec sheets. Whatever you want to call them. The fact of the matter is, I have rarely ever been able to get a manufacturing quote for my little girls' clothing line with one.

When I first started looking for a factory, I made beautiful tech sheets. By the book. One production manager even went out of her way to compliment my flats. But the response I in
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Cluttered Studio, Cluttered Mind??

The classic retort to the aphorism "Cluttered desk, cluttered mind" is, "Well, then what about an empty desk??"

I might say the same for my design studio, the wellspring of Pixyworld children's fashion, should it ever be accused of being... shall we say, less than tidy? I had to admit to finding a large piece of unused marker paper the other day, after having made do without any (thinking I'd run out) for several days of pattern making.

But I like to class myself as "artistic" (as if that somehow
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Email, Anyone??

It took me awhile to get used to the fact that the fashion industry still uses fax over email. I don't own a fax machine, and I find myself sending faxes to work with my husband, in order to order stock garment labels and other production supplies. What's up with that??

Strangely enough, these faxing businesses seem to proliferate in the USA, whereas I stay in touch with my overseas contacts via email.

Hey -- whatever it takes!! It's a privilege to work with people who have years of experience in
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Overseas Manufacturing: Pros and Cons

Pixyworld is dipping its toes into the deep waters of overseas manufacturing. We're starting with one collection, as an experiment, this season. Amazingly enough, we found a factory that is willing to come low on minimums and even make one fabric in an extremely small quantity.

But there's more to overcome than high minimums. How about shipping cost -- not just shipping for the product, but back and forth for sample fabric, patterns, samples, & counter-samples!! Using a courrier service like FedE
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20 year of experience shooting Apparel, Fashion, beauty & Accessories for manufacturers.Please stop by for a look!Pricing is Per shot or by time and my pricing schedule is posted to the website.http://www.chuckgoodenough.comGive me a call - Chuck - 213-624-1600Partial list of clients served:Frankie B, Windsor Fashions, Girlfriends LA, Guess Jeans, Max Factor, Redken, Blue Dot Clothing, Neutrogena, Lucky Brand Jeans, Charles David Footwear, A.K.A., Jnco Jeans, Mattel Toys, Visual Story Tools, Joe
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Saurer Industrial Co Ltd

You would like to know about Saurer? We tell you our predominance!·Competitive Price with High Quality·Sourcing Expert Providing the Largest Range of Products·SEM Expert Offering Marketing Service·Looking for Cooperationl We are Offering Competitive Price with High qualitySaurer Industrial Co., Ltd., locating in Guangzhou, China, is manufacturing and supplying high quality nonwoven products and fabrics at competitive prices both for home and abroad. We have established good relationships with pr
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Photography for the Apparel Industry

Hi gang,I'm an experienced (20 years) tog shooting in Los Angeles.I shoot by the piece or by time & pricing is here:http://www.martphoto.comClinets:http://www.chuckgoodenough.com/clients.htmlNew Work:http://www.chuckgoodenough.com/newwork.html'cmon! Lets get your Fall line shot!I'm Fast, Affordable & Experienced!;-)Chuck213-624-1600http://www.chuckgoodenough.com
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Yifei garment factory is a professional custom wholesale jogger sweatpants supplier in China.

Dongguan Yifei Garment Factory is located in Humen, the famous fashion capital of China. The company was established in 2001 as a garment enterprise integrating R&D, design, production and sales. At present, the company has a brand of fashion, leisure, and trendy brands-"Yifei"
"Yifei" brand, "fast, affordable, fashionable" market positioning and "mass fashion" business philosophy, so that consumers can

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Winter is already halfway through, and the weather is getting colder. Enduring the cold is worth it for the undeniably wonderful fashion trends that come with winter. Pull out your beloved boots from the back of your wardrobe that have been sitting there for the past six months. And the opt for a perfect long coat that is undoubtedly a must-have for winter. Winter is the best time to try a layered style. It calls for wearing endless amounts of wholesale women’s apparel that you can learn to mix

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Of course, you can get whatever you want. We are the best and genuine designer in China as a small quantity garment manufacturer. The buyers can have a better quality product at a cost-effective range.

People are looking for brand clothes with some specific designs. This company is the right choice for all of them. Nowadays, buyers are very curious about their fashion. In this busy world, we have a lot to do. To make things better, suitable clothing is necessary.

If you are attending any event, su

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Of course, you can get whatever you want. We are the best and genuine designer in China as a small quantity garment manufacturer. The buyers can have a better quality product at a cost-effective range.

People are looking for brand clothes with some specific designs. This company is the right choice for all of them. Nowadays, buyers are very curious about their fashion. In this busy world, we have a lot to do. To make things better, suitable clothing is necessary.

If you are attending any event, su

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Of course, you can get whatever you want. We are the best and genuine designer in China as a small quantity garment manufacturer. The buyers can have a better quality product at a cost-effective range.

People are looking for brand clothes with some specific designs. This company is the right choice for all of them. Nowadays, buyers are very curious about their fashion. In this busy world, we have a lot to do. To make things better, suitable clothing is necessary.

If you are attending any event, su

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Workout Clothing for Women Should be Functional

Ready to start your exercise journey, but not sure what it takes to make the most of your gym membership? The most important items on your gym checklist are comfortable and functional  wholesale womens workout clothing. Here's a rundown of the fitness outfits you must have to get the most out of your time at the gym.

The Importance of Workout Clothing

Compared with ordinary attire, wearing workout clothing during fitness plays an important role for us. The importance of fitness garment is reflecte

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Why Are Clothing Labels Attached To Clothes?

If you’re the kind of person who cuts the tags off their clothes, you might be wondering why they’re even used in the first place. Don’t other people find them scratchy and annoying? Although a large number of people do end up cutting clothing labels off, there are actually a number of reasons why they’re an important inclusion for any piece of apparel.

Some of the more important reasons have been outlined below:

Branding
One of the more obvious functions of personalised labels is to let you kn

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Vietnam’s garment industry offers more than just Free Trade with 52 nations. Risks of not becoming a garment player in Vietnam, which can be translated in a company’s competitive disadvantage, are often underestimated. BDG has gathered 10 reasons why you should consider establishing your garment manufacturing business in Vietnam NOW

1. Vietnam - the new manufacturing hub

There have been a lot of discussions why Vietnam is about to become the world´s manufacturing hub. Let us draw some facts.

Based

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With Wrapsew, buyers can crowdsource globally effortlessly. Simply post a project & within 24 hours have multiple makers competing for your business. Buyers can browse galleries in our marketplace & search makers by name, category, expertise & location. They can post “custom projects & ideas” to the site’s Project Board and as with marketplace items, Wrapsew’s verified makers will bid for their business. Buyers get everything they need all under one roof. Makers get outstanding performance based

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