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The Best USA Clothing Factory Tour

Watch the 4 Steps of a clothing brand go through a factory. Watch an apparel idea move all the way from concept to to manufacturing.

Step 1 To Your Clothing Line

This is a tour of how step 1 one happens. You can't create your line unless if you skip this step. Join TheApparelAcademy.com to learn more. We offer the Clothier 4 Step Process.

Step 2 To Your Clothing Line

Watch as we walk you through Step 2 of the Clothier Process. We can create your patterns and prototypes for you and this is how that works! We create a digital pattern, then a 3D prototype, then an actual prototype, size grading and more. contact us at ClothierDesignSource.com

Fabric - 6 tips on how to find

Finding wholesale fabric is not easy. Learn the top 6 things you need to know in order to find the right fabric for your clothing line. Join TheApparelAcademy.com to learn MUCH more. Subscribe to stay informed.

What the Heck is a Tech Pack?

6 Questions answered on Clothing Tech Packs. 1. What is a Tech Pack? 2. Why are Tech Packs important? 3.What makes a good and bad Tech Pack? 4. What is difference between illustration and Tech Pack? 5. How do they help patterning? 6. What is difference between tech design and graphic design? Learn more by visiting The Apparel Academy or Clothier Design Source.

Should I Patent My Clothing Line?

Watch as Mindy Martell (USA Clothing Factory Owner) & Olivia Bedi (Patent Attorney) discusses the ins and outs of patenting apparel. What is the cost? What are the protections? What is the difference between design patent and a utility patent especially in the context of apparel. If you're an apparel entrepreneur you'll definitely want to watch this! We can help you, manufacturer, your line! Visit Clothier Design Source or join The Apparel Academy. Also contact Olivia Bedi from Neal Gerber Eisenberg Firm to get a patent of your own. Tell them we sent you!

Clothing Brands - Top 2 Mistakes to Avoid

Watch a clip of The Apparel Academy to learn the top 2 mistakes we see new apparel entrepreneurs make. We want to save you money, time, heartache and most of all save you from bad inventory! We can help you with your line. We are a clothing factory. Contact us at info@clothierdesignsource.com or join https://www.theapparelacademy.com/

Find Best Sewing Factory with 6 Questions

There are 6 questions you should ask a clothing manufacturer before choosing them. This will help you get better quality and have a good experience. Watch and learn the 6 questions. We are a factory! Contact us here and subscribe for more content.

Clothing Brands Asked. We Answered

Watch the best of questions we received this round of Q&A. Comment with more questions for our next q&a session. We're happy to answer! We are a manufacturer of apparel in USA. We make for thousands of brands. Let us help you brand come to life!

Apparel Brands - Q&A Session with USA Clothing Factory

USA sewing factory execs take questions from new apparel brand owners. We answer things like how to get started, what are timelines like and how to know what to carry for inventory. Check out our factory and how we can help you with the 4 Steps and join The Apparel Academy.

How to take body measurements with Clothier Design Source

In this video, Courtney and Leighann will teach you how to properly take body measurements with a friend or by yourself.

3 Things Clothing Designers NEED

In The Apparel Academy Mentoring Group, Mindy explains the top 3 things you need to launch a successful clothing line. 1. A fitting factory 2. A sales and marketing plan 3. A selling platform Learn more and join https://www.theapparelacademy.com/ Mindy owns and operates a clothing factory in MN, USA. See how we can help you make your clothing line a reality!

Sizing Advice - New Fashion Brands

Watch a clip from our last Apparel Academy Class. Mindy gives advice on why narrowing down your focus on who will wear your brand will help with inventory. Join the next Apparel Academy by going to www.theapparelacademy.com

Virtual Clothing Fit Sample

Learn how we can save money & time on making you a virtual fit sample and a virtual clothing sample for pre-sale. Learn more by visiting www.clothierdesignsource.com or by joining theapparelacademy.com

Technology in Fashion Design

Mindy talks about all the ways you can save time and money using technology when designing your fashion line. Learn about digital pattern making, 3D virtual prototyping and virtual fit sessions and more. Follow us and join theapparelacademy.com to learn more. Work with us to create your clothing line in our USA factory. Clothier Design Source

Apparel Entrepreneurs - Q&A Session with Clothing Factory Owner

We asked our followers to submit their questions and here are the answers. Thanks to all of those that did. We answer 5 questions from new apparel entrepreneurs to help them on their next steps. Check it out!

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