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Rachel Erickson in a jean jacket, smirking.

Rachel Erickson in a jean jacket, smirking.

Why Remote Work Wins: Talent, Cost Savings & Innovation Unleashed

Rachel Erickson

Aug 28, 20244 min read

How to make a tech pack, Tech pack for fashion brands, Apparel tech pack template, What to include in a tech pack, Tech pack for clothing production

How to make a tech pack, Tech pack for fashion brands, Apparel tech pack template, What to include in a tech pack, Tech pack for clothing production

How to Build a Tech Pack for Apparel Production: Step-by-Step Guide for Fashion Brands

Rachel Erickson

Jul 28, 20242 min read

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Rachel Erickson sitting on a tan couch and smiling.

The Fashion Industry in Crisis: What’s Causing the Chaos & How Brands Can Adapt

Rachel Erickson

Jul 21, 20243 min read

Bill of Materials for apparel, What is a BOM in fashion, How to create a BOM, Tech pack BOM example, Fashion production checklist, Apparel BOM template

Bill of Materials for apparel, What is a BOM in fashion, How to create a BOM, Tech pack BOM example, Fashion production checklist, Apparel BOM template

How to Create a Bill of Materials (BOM) for Apparel Production: A Beginner’s Guide

Rachel Erickson

Jul 7, 20242 min read

Tech pack sketches, Fashion technical sketches, Apparel flat sketches, Garment detail drawings, Clothing production sketches, How to draw tech pack

Tech pack sketches, Fashion technical sketches, Apparel flat sketches, Garment detail drawings, Clothing production sketches, How to draw tech pack

Everything You Need to Know About Tech Pack Sketches for Garment Manufacturing

Rachel Erickson

Jun 9, 20242 min read

How to Fill Out a Tech Pack Cover Page (Even Without a Technical Designer)

Rachel Erickson

May 26, 20243 min read

grade rules vs graded measurements, tech pack sizing guide, fashion production terminology, how to grade garment sizes, apparel sizing consistency, tech pack for fashion brands, garment production guide, sizing in tech packs

grade rules vs graded measurements, tech pack sizing guide, fashion production terminology, how to grade garment sizes, apparel sizing consistency, tech pack for fashion brands, garment production guide, sizing in tech packs

Demystifying Tech Packs: The Key Difference Between Grade Rules and Graded Measurements

Rachel Erickson

May 12, 20242 min read

Woman in a black and white stripped shirt, smiling.

Woman in a black and white stripped shirt, smiling.

Why Stripes in Apparel Look Crooked – And How to Make Them Perfectly Straight

Rachel Erickson

Apr 28, 20242 min read

Don't Be Afraid to Cut: How Manipulating Garments Leads to Better Apparel Development

Don't Be Afraid to Cut: How Manipulating Garments Leads to Better Apparel Development

Don't Be Afraid to Cut: How Manipulating Garments Leads to Better Apparel Development

Rachel Erickson

Apr 11, 20242 min read

How to Deal with a Disastrous Apparel Prototype: 3 Tips for Apparel Developers

How to Deal with a Disastrous Apparel Prototype: 3 Tips for Apparel Developers

How to Deal with a Disastrous Apparel Prototype: 3 Tips for Apparel Developers

Rachel Erickson

Apr 4, 20243 min read

The Goldilocks of Garment Fit: How to Handle a Sample That's Too Big or Too Small

The Goldilocks of Garment Fit: How to Handle a Sample That's Too Big or Too Small

The Goldilocks of Garment Fit: How to Handle a Sample That's Too Big or Too Small

Rachel Erickson

Mar 28, 20242 min read

The Future of Fashion: Why Remote Fittings Are Becoming the New Standard

The Future of Fashion: Why Remote Fittings Are Becoming the New Standard

The Future of Fashion: Why Remote Fittings Are Becoming the New Standard

Rachel Erickson

Mar 21, 20242 min read

Conquer Garment Fittings: Embrace the Power of Pre-Fitting

Conquer Garment Fittings: Embrace the Power of Pre-Fitting

Conquer Garment Fittings: Embrace the Power of Pre-Fitting

Rachel Erickson

Mar 14, 20243 min read

Cut Through the Dropshipping Noise: Learn Custom Apparel Development from the Experts

Cut Through the Dropshipping Noise: Learn Custom Apparel Development from the Experts

Cut Through the Dropshipping Noise: Learn Custom Apparel Development from the Experts

Rachel Erickson

Mar 4, 20242 min read

Stop Wasting Time & Money: The Hidden Costs of DIY Fitting

Stop Wasting Time & Money: The Hidden Costs of DIY Fitting

Stop Wasting Time & Money: The Hidden Costs of DIY Fitting

Rachel Erickson

Feb 26, 20242 min read

Garment Fitting Forensics: Unveiling the Mystery of an Ideal Fit Session

Garment Fitting Forensics: Unveiling the Mystery of an Ideal Fit Session

Garment Fitting Forensics: Unveiling the Mystery of an Ideal Fit Session

Rachel Erickson

Feb 19, 20242 min read

Garment Fitting Roles Demystified: From Designer to Production

Garment Fitting Roles Demystified: From Designer to Production

Garment Fitting Roles Demystified: From Designer to Production

Rachel Erickson

Feb 13, 20242 min read

Leading a Professional Garment Fitting: Pinning Tips for Seamless Pattern Adjustments

Leading a Professional Garment Fitting: Pinning Tips for Seamless Pattern Adjustments

Leading a Professional Garment Fitting: Pinning Tips for Seamless Pattern Adjustments

Rachel Erickson

Feb 5, 20242 min read

Mark It Up! Why Direct Garment Markings Are Key to Apparel Fitting Success

Mark It Up! Why Direct Garment Markings Are Key to Apparel Fitting Success

Mark It Up! Why Direct Garment Markings Are Key to Apparel Fitting Success

Rachel Erickson

Jan 29, 20242 min read

The Unsung Hero of Fashion: Conquering the Art of Fit Model Interaction

The Unsung Hero of Fashion: Conquering the Art of Fit Model Interaction

The Unsung Hero of Fashion: Conquering the Art of Fit Model Interaction

Rachel Erickson

Jan 22, 20242 min read

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