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Mistakes to avoid
when producing a
fashion piece

JONATHAN SIMKHAI
 Summary
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Introduction................................
Developing a Tech Pack.............. 4

The sample is crucial.................. 5

Don’t make continuous
6
changes.........................................

Budgeting is important............... 7

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MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN PRODUCING A FASHION PIECE

Introduction
Production is one of the most critical steps when
it comes to the fashion business. Nonetheless, for
small brands, making just a few mistakes while the
garment is in production can be lethal. Streamlining
the process by saving time and money and avoiding
miscommunication are crucial strategies to make
sure nothing goes wrong.

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MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN PRODUCING A FASHION PIECE

Developing a
Tech Pack
A Tech Pack is an essential tool that contains
all the product’s information, from technical
sketches to specification measurements.
Developing this tool will prevent many errors
that tend to occur when sending designs to
production, such as excess purchases of trims
and materials, the production of wrong sizes, Description
Ruffled Sports Jacket
Sample Size
Small

misapplication of details, and many others Style Number

1190
Size Range
X-S S L XL
that will undoubtedly reduce a collection’s Price Trims
- Zipper; Elastic
profits. Likewise, factories tend to produce Fabric Suggestion

more quality when there are instructions

Nylon
Front Back

mapped out in a Tech Pack.

Colors Ways

Notes
Regular fit; Elastic cuffs; Raglan sleeves; Classic collar with texture finishes; Opening

4
with metallic zipper; Frill layers on the body;

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MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN PRODUCING A FASHION PIECE

The sample
is crucial
Even if you have been working with the
same factory and supplier for quite some
time, samples are crucial as they will be the
model from which to create bulk production.
Sampling with the same factory that will
produce the designs is extremely important in
order to achieve accuracy in the construction
guidelines and grading of sizes, ultimately
saving money.

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MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN PRODUCING A FASHION PIECE

Don’t make
continuous changes
We know that some changes must be made
when producing a piece, especially for brands
that work with smaller suppliers. And that
is why the pilot piece is so important. When
making adjustments, try to make them in
the first or second sample – here, the whole
focus should be on the details. Redesigning it,
especially after the second or third sample, can
make the product even more expensive and
the process increasingly slower. Therefore, pay
attention to the changes you want and avoid
sending the piece to the third stage of sampling.
That is why the focus should be on the first and
second samples, to keep the process faster and
more efficient. Of course, we know that changes
are necessary, therefore the first pilot piece
should be carefully analyzed.

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ALBERTA FERRETTI

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MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN PRODUCING A FASHION PIECE

Budgeting
is important
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When it comes to product development,
making sure of each item’s profit margin is
essential, and not understanding the fees
included in production can be lethal, especially
for small brands. Setting the wholesale and
retail prices is also key to ensuring the pricing
fits the margin. Payment terms are also crucial.

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MISTAKES TO
TO AVOID
AVOID WHEN
WHEN PRODUCING
PRODUCING AA FASHION
FASHION PIECE
PIECE

At Start by WGSN, we help you avoid these

mistakes by providing tools that will help you
streamline your process. Our My Studio feature
allows you to create a collection sheet with all
the information needed, including the price. Also,
we provide thousands of ready-to-use Tech Packs
with all the suggestions for your design.

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