A Structured Approach to Apparel and Sewn Product Development Services
Better Products Come From Better Information.
A product is built from information long before it is built from materials.
Incomplete Information
If there are questions about how to build your product, a manufacturer may make assumptions instead of asking.
Unexpected Outcomes
Your first samples may not turn out as you expected, leading to additional revisions and delays.
Better Information
When questions are identified and answered first, manufacturers have a clear idea of how the product should be built.
Better Products
When manufacturers have clear direction, your product is more likely to turn out the way you intended.
How Apparel and Sewn Products Are Developed
A guided course that helps organize and communicate your product idea before development begins.
Visualize and evaluate your design as a 3D simulation before investing in sewn samples.
Test fit, construction and functionality to identify and and correct errors before production.
Create additional sizes for final product evaluation across your size range.
Provide manufacturers with the information they need to quote, sample and produce your product.
Guidance and support reviewing your first samples, communicating revisions and preparing for production.
Questions about timelines, estimates, or costs? Learn how development projects are planned.
Not Sure What You Need?
Whether you're starting a clothing brand, developing a new product, or simply need a tech pack, we'll help you identify the next step and the support that best fits your project.
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
I have an idea, but nothing developed
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
I have sketches or an early sample, but need development
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
I want to manufacture, but I need a tech pack
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Sewn Products We’ve Developed
See how client projects moved through development to launch as finished products.
Learn About Product Development
Insights on how to prepare your product for manufacturing.
Seattle-Based, Globally Minded
MADE is a Seattle-based design and development company that loves to work with new designers and existing businesses. Our mission is to help bring your sewn product concepts to market through expert guidance and quality craftsmanship. Whether this is your first product idea or you’re an experienced business owner, you can start our process at the step that matches your needs.
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