Clothing Manufacturing 101: What you need to get started

[@abdullakh6310]

Appreciate it! Very insightful please keep uploading

[@nicholasakoto]

Absolutely!

[@rashi9k795]

This is real game right here! Cant wait for the next video

[@cadenmazzu7545]

Bro you just saved me so much time and money, just with these 2 videos. I was planning on just flying out to Japan or Mexico to find a manufacturer 🤣 I have my brand, logo, material and photo reference all I need is a mock up and tech package.! Thanks again I’m one step closer to becoming a profitable company 🙏🏻 -Caden Mazzu

[@nicholasakoto]

Ayeeee, glad the information was helpful! 🙏🏽

[@dinerogroup]

I'm also a Clothing Manufacturer and if you need anything let me know.

[@Caleb-xo6pd]

thank you for the information, please keep the series going

[@nicholasakoto]

Thanks and will do!

[@Framedbyec]

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[@nicholasakoto]

Hahaaa I appreciate it 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@misclumsy]

thank you very much, your videos are very helpful and clear!

[@nicholasakoto]

Thank you so much! I’m glad they were able to help you

[@jayritchie8488]

question brodie. i really think i have a great idea but i just need an explanation on what pattern is. I wanna make more street wear with sweats, fullzips, and hoodies but i want to make sure i know what i’m talkin about before i start designing

[@nicholasakoto]

Thanks for checking out the vid! So basically your pattern is your blueprint for your garment and it allows the manufacturer to reproduce the garment with accuracy. Google “technical fashion terms” and that should be a good start to help you describe your designs better

[@haffa0905]

@@nicholasakotois a pattern 100% necessary If measurments and techpack is provided?

[@nicholasakoto]

@@haffa0905 often a manufacturer will make a pattern based on your measurements. But if you want, you can have a pattern made locally and then send it to your manufacturer

[@zachatkinson9506]

this video was so helpful, thx

[@nicholasakoto]

No problem! Glad I could help

[@jonathanmendoza8927]

very helpful bro and am very grateful but ive been looking for a video on how to change measurements according to size and haven't really found none (like I have sample size measurements for M only now i need to know how to move the measurements for XS, L, XL, XXL for the bulk order yk) hope you see this and thank you again

[@jonathanmendoza8927]

it be amazing if u made a detailed video on such or just lmk I would appreciate the favor and thank u for ur time

[@jonathanmendoza8927]

ha nvm you just answered my question in another comment

[@nicholasakoto]

That’s dope lol, I still may make a video to explain it more. I want to start back up making videos about specific fashion concepts

[@Elliealwayswins]

Great video!

[@kingfinitysports11]

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[@leeroycastillo2912]

Question? Can I just send the manufacturer a sweater, jacket etc.. that I've bought n like that size ,length everything about it and ask them to make a sample exactly like the ones I send?

[@nicholasakoto]

Yeah you can do that as long as you don’t mind parting ways with it. But personally to save on shipping and time I would just take accurate measurements of the garment and send it to them

[@jaimininorath5760]

If i get a sample and i am happy with it. do I then order a full size run to make sure their grading is correct or should I source a local pattern maker to make sure they make the grade that I want?

[@nicholasakoto]

Both routes are ways you can take. Ordering a sample in each size can be costly but it may save money down the line by reducing mistakes. If you can link up with a local pattern maker/tailor, I’d suggest doing that because then you can sit down with them and actually make the necessary changes to the fit in real time. Then take all that info to the manufacturer after

[@jaimininorath5760]

@@nicholasakoto Thanks for the feedback man. I think it will be easier to ask the manu for the full size run with no graphics to see how well they can do it. or i even found that a lot of places use a formula in excel to grade their size range. I think i will give this a go and see how it works.

[@susli3775]

thank you!! this is exactly what i needed

[@nicholasakoto]

Glad I could help!

[@athlerosportswear]

Hey do you still finding vendors?

[@kingfinitysports11]

Hello there,

[@shamshassan3632]

Much appreciated, from the UK 👊🏾

[@nicholasakoto]

UK 🤩!! Thanks for watching 🙏🏽

[@prettyybrwn]

This was very helpful thank you for this! I hope to hire you soon for my mock ups :)

[@nicholasakoto]

Glad the video helped! Feel free to ask about mock-up services whenever 🙏🏽

[@crystalsoman9831]

Hi, Nick. I’ve studied fashion and want to start my own brand. Does it make sense to make the muslin mock ups myself then shows these to manufacturer’s. Also would it be better if I used a live body to fit my mock-up or a mannequin?

[@nicholasakoto]

Not sure if I had responded to another comment or yours so I’m responding just incase lol Making the Muslin samples yourself would be good if you’re able to do it. That allows you to work out more design issues before bringing the manufacturer in. Also having clothes on a live model can definitely help in communication. I say anything that can decrease mistakes is worth including 👍🏽

[@crystalsoman9831]

Ok thank you so much

[@cherienetamar]

Heyy, what would be the process to manufacture if you have already made the dress but you just want to take it to manufacturers to make more.

[@nicholasakoto]

Well if you don’t have a pattern then you can either send them the dress or send them detailed measurements of the dress for them to make a pattern. If you have a pattern then you can just send that to them either physically or digitally. After that the materials just need to be sourced, have a sample made to your liking and then you can move on to bulk production

[@adambeda4694]

More videos like this. So informative:)

[@nicholasakoto]

Thank you! More on the way 🙏🏽

[@leeroycastillo2912]

Thanks bro 🙏🏼 💯

[@troyjanwar6447]

Very useful

[@realtalkwithjoe]

Hey, How do i get in contact with you regarding to mock ups ?

[@nicholasakoto]

Shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@Juicembk]

Would the measurements be for each size? Or let’s say I like the way a shirt fits on me. Can I give the measurements on an extra large shirt and the manufacturer makes the rest on the measurements for the other sizes in ratio of the extra large example?

[@nicholasakoto]

So you can give a manufacturer the measurements of a specific size and then they can use that to determine the measurements for the other sizes. But make sure to ask them what their “Grading Rule” is. That way you know how much they add or subtract from measurements to make the other sizes I’ve had times where I let a manufacturer grade on their own and all my tees were practically the same size lol

[@Juicembk]

@@nicholasakoto thank you bro

[@sounds_of_sa]

Can you help me to star I want to design clothing but I don't know how if you can

[@Addymae1]

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[@Sydneyrella]

So helpful

[@leeroycastillo2912]

Was just about to order a sample without these tips.

[@nicholasakoto]

Glad you got the info before ordering 🙏🏽

[@athlerosportswear]

Hey are you still finding a vendors?

[@Yash-vm4ts]

Man this is a blessing, Thankyou so much

[@nicholasakoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@wandafoster3628]

If it possible for us to talk and I will pay you for your time because I have alots of question about manufacturing 101

[@nicholasakoto]

Absolutely, I offer one on one consultations. Shoot me an email at [e-mail] with your learning goal

[@stephaniep5491]

Can you be my fashion friend,😭 I want to learn everything!!

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Just subscribed

[@nicholasakoto]

Thank you!!

[@PythonDNF]

gatekeeping this

[@nicholasakoto]

Nah you gotta tell somebody 😂

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