When developing a dress, we usually start with the outer fabric, measurements and pattern. As a dress manufacturer, we also look at what is happening inside the garment during the first sample. The difference often shows up after the first sample is sewn. A dress can meet the measurement chart […]
How Do Internal Materials Affect Dress Fit, Structure, and Silhouette? Keep Reading »
A lining measurement can look correct in a tech pack and still need adjustment once the dress is sewn. We see this most often with satin, chiffon, bias-cut and fitted styles, where the lining and outer fabric do not always move in the same way. For production, we check the
How Much Shorter Should Dress Lining Be? A Factory Guide Keep Reading »
A zipper can look like a small detail on a dress tech pack, but it can affect fitting, sewing and the final appearance once production starts. From the factory side, the zipper is not confirmed on its own. Fabric, opening position, pattern and fit all affect how it will work
Closed-End vs Open-End Zippers: Which Is Better for Dresses? Keep Reading »
A zipper can look perfectly flat on a sample and still start puckering once the dress is sewn, pressed, or put on a model. From the factory side, this is usually not a problem we solve by changing the zipper alone. We look at what happened to the fabric, seam,
Why Do Dress Zippers Pucker After Sewing? Causes & How to Fix Them Keep Reading »
When we quote a dress for production, lining can make a bigger difference to your final cost than you might expect. As a clothing manufacturer, we look beyond the lining fabric price and check consumption, fabric width, pattern layout, sewing operations, and finishing. If you are comparing factory quotations or
How Does Lining Affect Dress Manufacturing Cost? Keep Reading »
