Apparel Manufacturing Management

Vintage type: Hip New Orleans Second Line Handkerchiefs wedding plantation pink rose blush color lace personalized customized fluer de lis

2014-11-23T09:37:00.001-08:00

Vintage type: Hip New Orleans Second Line Handkerchiefs wedding plantation pink rose blush color lace personalized customized fluer de lis

Click here to go to our etsy store to order these.

Today is a great day for me. I was able to send all of the couples, who have current orders with me, an update on their orders. The update included where I am in the process of creating their Hip New Orleans Second Line Handkerchiefs. All of the orders have the fabric cut, and some of the orders had the custom art created, and some of the orders have the custom art printed, cut, and ready to print.All of the orders will ship well before the promised ship date. I love being able to ship the orders way before I promised them.

Also, I was able to take some images of my BEAUTIFUL limited edition fabric Hip New Orleans Second Line Handkerchiefs. Above you can see an image of the handkerchiefs, with our carved fluer de lis and our personalization printed on the handkerchiefs. These handkerchiefs would be especially beautiful at a plantation wedding, or a wedding with a vintage feel.

2014-06-28T06:30:00.002-07:00

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The Apparel Process

When you are getting started developing your apparel line, you should have an understanding of the apparel process.

1. Develop your line: start with a small line the first season. Plan you season about a year in advance, or so, depending on when you plan to launch your line. I advise starting small, as, each style could cost approximently $1,000 to fully develop.

2. You will need to do your costing and sourcing now.

3. After you develop your line, you will go to a pattern maker and get patterns made for you styles.

4. Then you will go to a sample maker, or, you can sew the samples yourself.

5. You will then need to get the samples fitted on a model who meets your size standards.

6. The patterns will be revised, and the samples sewn again. This process could take many times to get the fit right.

7. Then, depending on how you are going to present the line to stores, or other outlets, you may need to get several sets of samples prepared to send to your sales force.

8. You will present your line at market, or, through other outlets with your “reps”.

9. After you get orders for your line, you will then get the styles graded. This means that you will have determined the size chart for your sizes, and grading means that you will have the grade rules for all the sizes, and your will have patterns for all the sizes.

10. After you get the patterns, you will then be ready to start fulfilling your orders.

11. Then you will need a marker. This is where you have determined how many pattern pieces you need, for the order and sizes that you have orders for. The marker is how the pattern pieces are laid out on the fabric, as to not waste any fabric.

12. Then you will go to a cutter and have the fabric cut.

13. Then you will go to sewer and have the styles sewn.

14. Then distribution to the stores, or other outlets.

15. Costing should be done 4 times during this process, to determine whether or not you can offer this style again next season.

16. NOTE; during this entire process, you are working on the NEXT season at the same time!

Sewing Advice from a 1949 Singer Sewing Manual

2014-04-06T20:57:00.001-07:00

How to Find Jobs on Linkedin, How to Find Groups on Linkedin, How to Connect with Recruiters on Linkedin, a Better Way

2014-01-15T10:47:00.001-08:00

Fashion Design: Santiago Canyon College Community Classes Summer 2013

2013-08-06T10:28:00.001-07:00

Fashion Design: Santiago Canyon College Community Classes Summer 2013

It is with great pleasure that I share images of our Fashion Design: Santiago Canyon College Community Classes, Summer 2013. In this class, students design and sew a skirt, and, present a fashion show on the last day of the class.

Here are some images of the class:

This is an image of a student cutting fabric in a sewing class for children: Fashion Design: Santiago Canyon College Community Class, Summer, 2013. Carla Buchanan instructor.

This is an image of students cutting fabric in a sewing class for children: Fashion Design: Santiago Canyon College Community Class, Summer, 2013. Carla Buchanan instructor.

This is an image a student cutting fabric in a sewing class for children: Fashion Design: Santiago Canyon College Community Class, Summer, 2013. Carla Buchanan instructor.

This is an image of students cutting fabric in a sewing class for children: Fashion Design: Santiago Canyon College Community Class, Summer, 2013. Carla Buchanan instructor.

Grading a Pattern, when and how to

2013-07-03T11:36:00.002-07:00

Pattern Grading

Patterns are usually graded after a manufacture makes a sale to a retail store. The reasoning behind this is that there is no reason to grade the pattern if the style does not
sell.

There are two basic ways to grade a pattern, one is manually, and one is by computer. Both ways work. Computer pattern grading is usually done on the Gerber system, which, is the most widely used system used in making, and grading patterns.

Before a pattern is graded, the manufacturer must decide on the measurements for each size graded. In other words, one manufacture may go up 1” in the waist for the next size, another manufacturer may go up 1.5” The grading system for each manufacture is different, and is one of the things that makes the manufacturer unique.

When grading a pattern, many points are taken into consideration. As, if we decide to add .5” to an arm hole, the .5” must be distributed equally. In a nutshell, the measurements and points that we use, how, where and how much we will add or subtract, are called our grade rules. Each point has a rule, and these rules are entered into the Gerber system, or done by hand for each pattern. After a manufacture determines the grade rules, then they are stored in the Gerber system, and used for the next pattern. Not all grade rules will be used for every pattern, and, new patterns might require more grade rules to be written. One caution to new manufacturers: if you don’t know what you want for your measurements, then the grader will use what he/she thinks your measurements should be, or , he or she would just use the grade rules he or she has on hand.

Here is a size chart that I created for the size medium, as you can see, there is a big
difference between manufacturers.
http://apparelmanufacturingmanagement.blogspot.com/2010/10/size-chart-comparison-of-size-m-medium.html

You can expect to pay at least $150 per style for grading, and, the price will be more in the beginning, as you develop your grade rules and measurements. Also, grading prices will depend on how many pieces you need to grade, and, how many sizes you are grading. Sizes S-M-L-XL are usually for less expensive clothing.

After you pattern is graded, and you have an order, you will need to mark you pattern. This is when you lay out the pieces for cutting. Marking can be the difference in making a profit, and not, as, wasting fabric, and paying for fabric you don’t need, or use, can eat away all your margin.

Mother/Daughter, Grandmother/Granddaughter Fashion Sewing Workshop Classes,

2012-09-04T13:54:00.000-07:00

Mother/Daughter

Grandmother/Granddaughter

Sewing Workshops

Dear Mother/Grandmother,
It seems like all the moms, and grandmothers, that I talk to, remember when they learned to sew. Or, they tell me that they wish that they had learned to sew. I remember the hot summer, in Parkin, Arkansas, when my grandmother taught me to sew. And, the rest of the summer, my other grandmother helped me make 6 pairs of shorts to wear to summer camp. This is when that I knew, that learning to sew creates lasting family memories. Our Mother/Daughter, Grandmother/Granddaughter workshops create memories, for your family, that will be shared for generations to come.

Announcing the fall, 2012, Mother/Daughter, Grandmother/Granddaughter Sewing Workshops.
We provide everything you need to experience a wonderful morning, learning to sew, with your daughter/granddaughter. Join us, and create a lasting, learning to sew, family memory.

Mother/Daughter
Sewing Workshop
Skirts

Mother/Daughter Fashion Sewing Workshop

Calling all Moms/Daughters. You don't want to miss the Mother/Daughter Fashion Workshop.
You will experience the thrill of creating your own skirt, with a real working fashion designer: Carla Buchanan.
You will each (mom and daughter) will work together, as a design team. You will select your own fabric, from a large selection of designer fabric. You will then have the experience of a working fit model, and your skirt pattern will be professionally fitted to your body, and to your custom length.
And then the fun begins! You, and your design partner, working as a design team, will each create a custom skirt, start to finish. By the end of the workshop, you will both feel very confident using a sewing machine, AND, you will have custom skirts to wear home.

Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012
Place: First Baptist Church of Westminster
Address: 14200 Goldenwest St. Westminster, CA 92683.
Time: 9 am -1pm. Please be on time, as we start on time.
Bring: a light snack (no chips please) and a bottle of water.
What is provided: expert instruction from a working fashion designer, Carla Buchanan ( graduate of FIDM, The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising)
and everything you need to create your skirt: your choice of designer fabric, sewing machines, sewing kit, elastic, custom fitted patterns.
Workshop size limit: So that you can get the most out of the workshop, the workshop is limited to only 10 mother/daughter design teams. Please don't delay signing up, as the workshops fill up very fast.
Ages: Daughters: 10 years old and older.
Cost: $50 per person ($50 per mother, and $50 per daughter, a mother can bring up to two daughters, $50 per daughter)
Refunds: To be fair to all, there are NO REFUNDS or changes of any kind. NO exceptions, so, register carefully.
How to register: Registration is first come, first serve. To see if there are any spots in the workshop, you can email sewing@businessbrandings.com. This notice is as of September 2, 2012: there are spots for 10 design teams.
You can register by mailing a check to:
Sewing at Business Brandings
8502 E. Chapman Ave. #639
Orange, CA 92869
Please make the check out to Business Brandings and include the following:
Your name, your daughters name, date and time of workshop, a phone number, and an email address.
Or, you can call 714-914-0381 and pay by credit card.

Grandmother/Granddaughter
Sewing Workshop
Aprons

Grandmother/Granddaughter Fashion Sewing Workshop

Calling all Grandmothers/Granddaughters. You don't want to miss the Mother/Daughter Fashion Workshop.
You will experience the thrill of creating your own aprons, with a real working fashion designer: Carla Buchanan.
You will each (grandmother and granddaughter) will work together, as a design team. You, and your design partner, working as a design team, will each create an apron, perfect for holiday wearing, or giving, start to finish. By the end of the workshop, you will both feel very confident using a sewing machine, AND, you will have aprons to wear home, or, give as gifts.

Date: Saturday, November 10, 2012
Place: First Baptist Church of Westminster
Address: 14200 Goldenwest St. Westminster, CA 92683.
Time: 9 am -12pm. Please be on time, as we start on time.
Bring: a light snack (no chips please) and a bottle of water.
What is provided: expert instruction from a working fashion designer, Carla Buchanan (graduate of FIDM, The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising)
and everything you need to create your aprons: designer fabric, sewing machines, sewing kit, and patterns.
Workshop size limit: So that you can get the most out of the workshop, the workshop is limited to only 10 grandmother/granddaughter design teams. Please don't delay signing up, as the workshops fill up very fast.
Ages: Granddaughters: 10 years old and older.
Cost: $40 per person ($40 per grandmother, and $40 per granddaughter, a grandmother can bring up to two granddaughters, $40 per granddaughter)
Refunds: To be fair to all, there are NO REFUNDS or changes of any kind. NO exceptions, so, register carefully.
How to register: Registration is first come, first serve. To see if there are any spots in the workshop, you can email sewing@businessbrandings.com. This notice is as of September 2, 2012: there are spots for 10 design teams.
You can register by mailing a check to:
Sewing at Business Brandings
8502 E. Chapman Ave. #639
Orange, CA 92869
Please make the check out to Business Brandings and include the following:
Your name, your daughters name, date and time of workshop, a phone number, and an email address.
Or, you can call 714-914-0381 and pay by credit card.

Mother/Daughter
Sewing Workshop
Aprons

Mother/Daughter Sewing Workshop

Calling all Moms/Daughters. You don't want to miss the Mother/Daughter Fashion Workshop.
You will experience the thrill of creating your own aprons, with a real working fashion designer: Carla Buchanan.
You will each (mom and daughter) will work together, as a design team. You, and your design partner, working as a design team, will each create an apron, perfect for holiday wearing, or giving, start to finish. By the end of the workshop, you will both feel very confident using a sewing machine, AND, you will have aprons to wear home, or, give as gifts.

Date: Saturday, December 8, 2012
Place: First Baptist Church of Westminster
Address: 14200 Goldenwest St. Westminster, CA 92683.
Time: 9 am -12pm. Please be on time, as we start on time.
Bring: a light snack (no chips please) and a bottle of water.
What is provided: expert instruction from a working fashion designer, Carla Buchanan (graduate of FIDM, The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising)
and everything you need to create your aprons: designer fabric, sewing machines, sewing kit, patterns.
Workshop size limit: So that you can get the most out of the workshop, the workshop is limited to only 10 mother/daughter design teams. Please don't delay signing up, as the workshops fill up very fast.
Ages: Daughters: 10 years old and older.
Cost: $40 per person ($40 per mother, and $40 per daughter, a mother can bring up to two daughters, $40 per daughter)
Refunds: To be fair to all, there are NO REFUNDS or changes of any kind. NO exceptions, so, register carefully.
How to register: Registration is first come, first serve. To see if there are any spots in the workshop, you can email sewing@businessbrandings.com. This notice is as of September 2, 2012: there are spots for 10 design teams.
You can register by mailing a check to:
Sewing at Business Brandings
8502 E. Chapman Ave. #639
Orange, CA 92869
Please make the check out to Business Brandings and include the following:
Your name, your daughters name, date and time of workshop, a phone number, and an email address.
Or, you can call 714-914-0381 and pay by credit card.

May your days be filled with happy, lasting, learning to sew, family memories.

Carla Buchanan
Business Brandings Sewing
sewing@businessbrandings.com

Contact Carla Buchanan
sewing@businessbrandings.com
714-914-0381

Altered Couture, Stampington & Company submissions-worth a look! Carla Buchanan

2012-01-12T13:36:00.001-08:00

Altered Couture-Stampington & Co. submissions

This is an image of an artist print shirt that I, Carla Buchanan, altered and submitted to Altered Couture Magazine, Stampington & Company. BEFORE.

This is an image of an artist print shirt that I, Carla Buchanan, altered and submitted to Altered Couture Magazine, Stampington & Company. AFTER.

This is an image of a solid coral cardigan that I, Carla Buchanan, altered and submitted to Altered Couture Magazine, Stampington & Company. BEFORE.

This is an image of an artist print shirt that I, Carla Buchanan, altered and submitted to Altered Couture Magazine, Stampington & Company. BEFORE.

This is an image of a lavender ruffled shirt that I, Carla Buchanan, altered and submitted to Altered Couture Magazine, Stampington & Company. BEFORE.

This is an image of a completed design, that I , Carla Buchanan, designed for Altered Couture Magazine, Stampington & Company. AFTER.

This is an image of an artist textured shirt that I, Carla Buchanan, altered and submitted to Altered Couture Magazine, Stampington & Company. BEFORE.

This is an image of a completed design, that I , Carla Buchanan, designed for Altered Couture Magazine, Stampington & Company. AFTER.

This is an image of an artist print shirt that I, Carla Buchanan, altered and submitted to Altered Couture Magazine, Stampington & Company. BEFORE.

This is an image of a completed design, that I , Carla Buchanan, designed for Altered Couture Magazine, Stampington & Company. AFTER.

A New Design! Altered Couture Submission too!

2011-12-28T08:52:00.000-08:00

For many years, I have enjoyed getting published in Altered Couture. Altered Couture is a 160 page publication that is filled with gorgeous photographs of garments that have been given a second chance by the artists that created them. Here is a link to the publication Altered Couture. You can click on the link to find out more information about Altered Couture. Are you interested in submitting something that you made? Here is a link to find out how to do it: Altered Couture Challenges.

This is an image of me, Carla Buchanan, Fashion designer and Altered Couture Artist, and Beth Livesay, Managing Editor Altered Couture, Stampington & Company.

Over the years, I have really enjoyed getting to know Beth Livesay, Managing Editor. Beth is so great at her job. She makes me feel like a true artist and she is delightful to work for. She constantly encourages me, and supports me. You will love Beth's blog: Couture Over Coffee.

This week, I created an art piece for Altered Couture to consider. As usually, I began with apparel pieces that I already had, and designed something spectacular! Today, I am sending this piece to Beth Livesay, Altered Couture, for consideration for a future issue. Stay tuned!

This image is a before picture of a t-shirt that I used to an art piece submission to Altered Couture Publication.

This image is a before picture of a shirt that I used to an art piece submission to Altered Couture Publication.

This image is a before picture of a new fashion art piece that I submitted to Altered Couture Publication.

Shocking! Let Your Wife Do It? Look what I found on an apparel label!

2011-08-05T15:52:00.000-07:00

Shocking! Let Your Wife Do It? Look what I found on an apparel label!

Girl Scouts of Orange County Sew Simple Fashion Design Class

2011-05-25T22:12:00.000-07:00

How to Purchase Apparel with Logos

2011-05-03T09:53:00.001-07:00

How to Purchase Apparel with Logos

To assist you in purchasing apparel with logos, I have supplied you with the tool that Business Branding Customers are given at their initial free apparel consultation.

Apparel Purchasing Process
Steps	Details	Your Garment Needs Here
1. Usage	Where are you going to wear this garment? What are you going to be doing when you wear it?
2. Style	Polos, button down, t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirts, etc.
3. Fabric	Taking into consideration usage needs and style, identify the fabric that you want.
4. Weight	Determine weight of the fabric.
4. Size	What sizes do you need? Not all styles come in all sizes.
5. Color	What color do you need? Not all styles come in all colors.
6. Quantity	How many do you need?
7. Decoration	Determine if you would like embroidery or silk screen.
8. When	When do you need your garments?
10. Art	Provide artwork, vector format, by email, to Business Brandings, or, let us help you
11. Quote	Business Brandings will provide you a quote.
12. Prepay	Prepay your order by check, Master Card or Visa
13. Delivery	Business Brandings will deliver your garments to you.

Example of an Apparel Pattern Card or, A Face Card

2011-01-24T07:33:00.000-08:00

Here is an example of a pattern card, or a face card. After the pattern maker has completed a pattern for a garment, he, or she, makes a pattern card, or face card. The card hangs in front of the pattern pieces. The pattern card serves as a record of how many pattern pieces are included in the design. Many times the fee for this is the same as making a pattern piece. If you are a manufacturing company, and you want to save money, you can make these yourself. This pattern card, or face card, serves several purposes. Considering that the card contains all the pattern pieces it takes to construct a garment, you can see, in a glance, the basic construction of a garment. The sewer, or factory, can use the pattern card, or face card, to keep track of the pattern pieces. Usually the pattern maker puts the sewing directions on the pattern card, or face card. This helps the sewer know what type of stitches you desire on the garment.
A word to the wise: when you get your pattern card, and pattern, back from the pattern maker, double check to make sure all the components of the design are represented on the pattern card before you leave your pattern maker. If there is a mistake, it will save you a trip back to see your pattern maker. I learned this one the hard way. I gave my pattern maker a sample cardigan and asked her to add pockets. She forgot, I walked away, and did not check my pattern card. Don't make the same mistake I did. Many hours can be saved simply by checking the pattern card.
Here is the example of an apparel pattern card, or, face card:

Pattern Card
Style #:	Date:	Size:
Style name:	Pattern Maker:	Sketch

Quantity	Self Pieces	special directions




Quantity	Ribbed Pieces

An Example of a Survey for an Apparel Start Up Company/Handbag

2011-01-20T07:53:00.000-08:00

An Example of a Survey for an Apparel Start Up Company/Handbag

Before you develop an apparel product, such as a handbag, it is important to know who your target market is and what type of product they want. So many companies I talk to don't know who their target market is. The good news is, you can find out who your target market is, and what they want, by asking them. One of the ways to ask your target market about themselves is a survey. There are many companies out their who will do the work for you, but you can do it yourself.

Here is an example of a survey done for a handbag company that has an eco friendly light in the bag. Your survey will be different.

Handbag Customer Survey

by Carla Buchanan

1.Are you a female or male?

A. female
B. male

2.What age group are you in?

A. 18 and younger
B. 19-25
C. 26-35
D. 36 -55

E. 56 plus

3.What is your family structure?

A. Single
B. Married
C. Divorced

4.What is an average of your income?

A. 20,000 and less
B. 20,000-50,000
C. 50,000-75,000
D. 75-000-125,000
E. 125,000-250,00
F. 250,000 plus

5.What is your highest level of education?

A. Never finished high school
B. Associates Degree
C. Bachelors Degree
D. Graduate Degree

6.What types of stores do you prefer to shop in?

A. Department Stores
B. High End Luxury Stores
C. Boutiques
D. Anywhere there are sales!

7.What is you favorite luxury handbag?

8.How much do you usually spend on a handbag?

A. $100 or less
B. $100-$500
C. $500-$1,500
D. $1,500+

9.How many items do you, or your partner, have in your handbag right now?

A. 5 or less
B. 6-10
C.11-20
D. 21+

10.Would you like an eco-friendly light inside your handbag?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe

An Example of a Sample Letter to Buyer from an Apparel Manufacturing Start Up Company

2011-01-20T07:16:00.000-08:00

An Example of a Sample Letter to Buyer from an Apparel Manufacturing Start Up Company

Buyer

Dick’s Sporting Goods

345 Court St.

Coraopolis, PA 15108

Monday, August 16, 2010

Dear Ms. Buyer,

I hope this letter finds you well. It is with great pride, and excitement, that I want to introduce you to my newly formed company, Carla Buchanan, Inc. I have recently formed this company in order to manufacture a new line of yoga clothes, Days of Blue. The reason I designed these clothes, is because after six years of teaching yoga, I saw a need for clothes that women can wear out the door of the gym, or yoga studio, and go shopping, or other places that they have planned for the day.

Days of Blue clothing is designed for active women, who practice yoga, and lead busy lives. These women want to look, and feel great, on, and off, the yoga mat. Days of Blue yoga clothes are designed for the yoga women, on the go!

Days of Blue clothes are high quality and durable, which I know that Dick’s Sporting Goods customers demand. I would love to show you my new line. I am going to be in Corapolis on September 10. Can I come by your office and present Days of Blue to you? I hope so! I will contact you in a few days.

Sincerely yours,

Carla Buchanan

Blank Cost Sheet Form Apparel Manufacturing Manufacturing, by Carla Buchanan

2011-01-13T07:48:00.000-08:00

Cost Sheet
Date:	Style#:	Allowance: 1/8”
Description:	Season: Spring	Colors:
Size range:	Selling price:	Colors:

Material	Yards	Price	Amount	Front/back
self

lining
Interfacing

Trimming	quantity	price	amount



labels, poly bags, hangtags, hangers, size tickets





Labor
cutting
sewing
grading
marking

total cost
mark up
wholesale cost

Fabric Finishing Terms for Denim and other Fabrics, with images, FIDM, Apparel Process II, 2

2011-01-06T11:59:00.000-08:00

Distressed Wash : This finish is a wash given, usually to denim, that involves the partial removal, through wash and friction, of the superficial layer of indigo. The results are the look of jeans that have been through distressing times.

Sand Blasting: Sand blasting is done by machine. The sand blasting machine is designed to process the denim effect by spraying high pressure air and sand. Above is an image of jeans that have been sandblasted.

Garment Dye: Garment dying is the dyeing of complete garments. Garments that are garment dyed are usually non-tailored garments, such as sweaters, sweatshirts, T-shirts, hosiery, and pantyhose. Garment dying is done by placing several garments, like 24 sweaters, into a large nylon net bag. From 10-50 of the bags are placed in large tubs with dye. The dye is agitated by a machine called a paddle dyer.

Paddle dryer: agitates dye during the garment dying process.

Screen Printing: Screen printing is a technique that uses a woven mesh to support an ink blocking stencil. A roller, or squeegee is moved across the stencil, forcing ink past the woven mesh. The image is of a t-shirt that was screen printed.

Stone Wash: Stone washing is a process used to give a garment a worn out appearance. Stone washing also helps to increase the softness and flexibility of a garment. The process uses large stones to roughen the fabric. The garments are placed in a large clothes washer with the stones. The fabric is pounded and beaten as the tumbling stones ride up the paddles inside the drum and fall back on the fabric.

Sublimation Printing: Sublimation printing is done with a computer. The computer employs a printing process that uses heat to transfer dye onto the fabric. One advantage of sublimation printing is that the garments have a softer feel than other printing methods. The imprints are dye based, not ink-based, so the dye actually becomes part of the fabric color, embedded with the fibers. Image is of shirts that have been printed using the sublimation printing method.

Apparel Manufacturing Management Production Terminology/FIDM/Apparel Process

2011-01-05T11:15:00.000-08:00

Bundling: Bundling is when the garments are stacked, after they are cut-out, and separated from the lay, they are folded and tied. Bundles are also sorted and grouped together according to pattern size.
Cost Sheet: A cost sheet is included in the tech pack. A cost sheet is detailed and contains the prices of every component of the garment, including labor and markups.
CMT: CMT stands for cut, make and trim. The factories that provide CMT services provide the complete service of producing a garment. The factories cut the fabric, sew the garment, attach the trimmings like hangtags, buttons, labels, etc. Some CMT factories may subcontract some of the work, however, usually they will manage the entire production process.
Cutting ticket:
Fabric Inspection/Quality Control: Fabric Inspection refers to the process of inspecting the fabric that is purchased from the mill. It is good to inspect the fabric before it is spread for cutting. Some factories inspect during spreading, however, it may be unrealistic for the spreader to be responsible for the inspection. There are several good inspection systems for measuring the quality of fabric, two of the systems used are the Ten Point System and The Dallas System. There are many levels of fabric quality control. The AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, is a not for profit association serving textile professionals. Detailed quality control testing can be found on their web site: www.aatcc.org. One example of quality control for textiles is the abrasion resistance of fabrics, and there are many, many,more.
FOB: FOB stands for Freight on Board. This means that they are quoting you a price for the goods excluding the cost of freight charges and duty into the US. You will have to pay the freight, clearance charges, duty, etc. This can be an indication that the company you are dealing with is being brokered, but not in all situations. Another consideration when purchasing good FOB is this. Is the price you are being quoted FOB factory or FOB port? In other words, does the price include freight to the port exportation? Usually, it is better to have the price FOB port and have the price include transportation to your freight forwarder at the port.
FOBQ: FOBQ means Freight On Board Including Quota. This means that you, the buyer of the goods, will pay all the costs associated with freight charges, duty, and quota premiums when bringing the goods into the US.
Full Package: Full package pattern making includes services such as first patterns, production patterns, marker grading, line sheet design, technical packages, flat sketching and product photography. One example of a full pattern and design service is Smart Pattern Making, Los Angeles, CA.
Importing: Importing is when merchandise is bought offshore and brought into another country to sell. In our case, the merchandise is brought into the United States.
Inventory: Inventory is the current record made by a retailer or manufacturer of its goods or stock. Sometimes the current stock is referred to as inventory as well.
LDP:LDP stands for Landed Duty Paid. This means that the factory quotes you were given for merchandise includes the freight charges to the US and includes duty charges as well. Duty is the tariff.
PLM: PLM stands for Product Lifecycle Management. This is software that is geared to the needs of the apparel industry. This is an all inclusive solution of software that consolidates design, production and business process management in a single environment. This software provides a centrally managed data system.
Private Label: A private label is merchandise that includes a retailer’s label on a garment. The retailer has some, or full, control over the garment that is manufactured.
Production patterns: A production pattern is the perfected first pattern that is ready and graded for production.
Quotas: An import quota is a type of protectionist trade restriction that sets a physical limit on the quality of a good that can be imported into a country in a given period of time. Some people say that quotas lead to corruption, smuggling, and result in higher prices for consumers.
Tariffs: Tariffs are taxes levied on imported or exported goods. There are many different types of tariffs, such as a specific tariff, a revenue tariff, a prohibitive tariff, a protective tariff, and an environmental tariff.
Turn time: Turn time is the amount of time it takes to get the job finished. For example, for pattern making, hiring a full package company turn time is likely to be faster because the jobs can be done all at one time and place.
Wholesale Price-vs-Retail price: The wholesale price is the price charged by the manufacturer for the goods. The wholesale price is based on the cost to manufacture the goods, plus profit. The retail price is the full price the consumer pays for the garment in the store.
PDM: PDM (Product Development Management) is software that provides state of the art applications geared for the apparel, home furnishings, and accessory industries.

2011-01-04T19:01:00.000-08:00

Carla Buchanan and Nick Verreos FIDM

I had the honor of taking a fit class from Nick Verros, FIDM.

This image is of Nick Verreos and a super model that he brought to class.

This is Nick Verreos, designer, explaining to me how to make this dress fit better.

This is an image of me, Carla Buchanan, showing off the skirt that I drapped in Nick Verreos' fit class at FIDM.

This is an image of a skirt that I draped in Nick Verreos' fit class/FIDM.

Below is a size chart for size medium, by Carla Buchanan. The size chart compares the various measurements for size medium, for brands like Anne Klein, Anthropologie, Alfani, Calvin Klein, Chicos, Charter Club, Elieen Fisher, and more. I was inspired by Nick Verreos' fit class to create this chart.

Size Comparisons 2010/size Medium
Brand	found	bust	waist	hip
AGB	Macys	36-1/2	29	39
Anne Klein	Macys	35-36	29-30 1/2	39-40 1/2
Anthropologie	Anthropologie	37-38	29-30 1/2	39-40
Alfani	Macys	36-37	28-29	38-39
Calvin Klein	Macys	36 -37	28 1/2-29-1/2	38 1/2-39 1/2
Caslon	Nordstrom	37-38	29-30	39-40
Charter Club	Macys	36-37	28-29	39-1/4-40 1/4
Chicos	Chicos	39-40 1/2	33 1/2-35	42-43 1/2
Eileen Fisher	Nordstrom	37 1/2-39	30-31-12	40-12”-42
The Gap	The Gap	36 1/2-37 1/2
HSN	HSN	36-37	28 1/2-30	38 1/2-391/2
INC	Macys	36-37	28-29	38 1/2-39 1/2
JC Penny	JC Penny	35 1/2-37	27 1/2-29	38-39 1/2
JM	Macys	37-38 1/2	30-31 1/2	40-41 1/2
Jones New York	Macys	36 1/2-371/2	30-31	39-40
Karen Kane	Macys	35 1/2-36 1/2	27-28	38-39
Karen Scott	Macys	37-38-1/2	30-31 1/2	40-41 1/2
Kensie	Macys	35 12-36 1/2	27-28	37-38 1/2
Lauren	Macys	35-36	28-29	38-39
Liz Claiborne	JC Penny	36 1/2-37 1/2	29-30	38 1/2-39 1/2
Macys chart	Macys	35 12-36 1/2	27-28	37-38 1/2
Michael Kors	Macys	34 1/2-35 1/2
Style & Co.	Macys	36 1/2-38	29 1/2-31	39 1/2-41
Theory	Nordstrom	34 1/2-35 1/2	27-28	37 1/2-38 1/2
Tommy Hilfiger	Macys	36
QVC	QVC	37 1/2-39-1/2	30-32 1/2	41-41 1/2

This is an image of Nick Verreos, designer and instructor at FIDM, LA. He is smart, talented and ever so funny. Find out more about Nick Verreos by visiting his blog. To visit Nick's blog, click here.

Nick Verreos received national and international attention after appearing on Project Runway and has since enjoyed success as a red carpet fashion expert on E! Entertainment,TV Guide Network and SoapNet. Nick has also appeared on MTV’s The Hills, WB’s Crowned and Project Runway Canada and is a “Glam Squad Stylist” on MSN.com’s Style Studio.
Under his label NIKOLAKI, Nick Verreos and his partner David Paulhave designed gowns worn by Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, Carrie Ann Inaba, Haylie Duff and comedianKathy Griffin as well as the gownMarlee Matlin wore to the 2008 Academy Awards. Their collection has been carried in over 100 stores including Nordstrom, Henri Bendeland Fred Segal.
Last December, Nick was one of the featured celebrities along with Ty Pennington, LL Cool J, and High School Musical’s, Vanessa Hudgens inSears’ “Grant A Wish” Commercialand this season he will be starring inKmart’s Holiday Shopping Campaign.

Design Room Terminology/FIDM/Apparel Process

2011-01-03T10:24:00.000-08:00

Asymmetrical: Asymmetrical garments are garments that are uneven in construction. For example, one side of the dress my differ from the other side of the dress. A specific example is when one side of the dress has a sleeve, or strap, and the other side of the dress is sleeveless, or off shoulder dress, as in the shown in the example.

Collection/Line: A line, or collection, is a group of garments presented by a manufacturer each season to show their idea of new trends.

Concept Boards: A concept board is a visual display on a board, poster, paper, or digital image, of an idea for the industry to consider

Groups: Groups are a coordinated set of garments designed to go with each other. This helps the garments sell because a customer will tend to by more if the she/he can wear the garments with each other.

Seasons: The four primary fashion seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. Many people in the industry consider back to school and holiday a fashion season. For example, over half of the children’s wear is sold during the back to school season. In response to the change of season, manufactures present seasonal goods associated with the calendar year, such as heavy coats for winter and swimwear for summer.

Size ranges: A size range starts with the smallest size a designer offers and goes to the largest size a designer offers. For example, Calvin Klein offers sizes S-L, and 4-14. To see a size chart comparing current brands, and their size medium, click here/Size medium size chart by Carla Buchanan.

Apparel Manufacturing Terminology, FIDM Apparel Process II

2010-12-22T08:34:00.000-08:00

Apparel Manufacturing Terminology, FIDM

Apparel Process II

Bundling: Bundling is when the garments are stacked, after they are cut-out, and separated from the lay, they are folded and tied. Bundles are also sorted and grouped together according to pattern size.
Cost Sheet: A cost sheet is included in the tech pack. A cost sheet is detailed and contains the prices of every component of the garment, including labor and markups.
CMT: CMT stands for cut, make and trim. The factories that provide CMT services provide the complete service of producing a garment. The factories cut the fabric, sew the garment, attach the trimmings like hangtags, buttons, labels, etc. Some CMT factories may subcontract some of the work, however, usually they will manage the entire production process.
Fabric Inspection/Quality Control: Fabric Inspection refers to the process of inspecting the fabric that is purchased from the mill. It is good to inspect the fabric before it is spread for cutting. Some factories inspect during spreading, however, it may be unrealistic for the spreader to be responsible for the inspection. There are several good inspection systems for measuring the quality of fabric, two of the systems used are the Ten Point System and The Dallas System. There are many levels of fabric quality control. The AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, is a not for profit association serving textile professionals. Detailed quality control testing can be found on their web site: www.aatcc.org. One example of quality control for textiles is the abrasion resistance of fabrics, and there are many, many,more.
FOB: FOB stands for Freight on Board. This means that they are quoting you a price for the goods excluding the cost of freight charges and duty into the US. You will have to pay the freight, clearance charges, duty, etc. This can be an indication that the company you are dealing with is being brokered, but not in all situations. Another consideration when purchasing good FOB is this. Is the price you are being quoted FOB factory or FOB port? In other words, does the price include freight to the port exportation? Usually, it is better to have the price FOB port and have the price include transportation to your freight forwarder at the port.
FOBQ: FOBQ means Freight On Board Including Quota. This means that you, the buyer of the goods, will pay all the costs associated with freight charges, duty, and quota premiums when bringing the goods into the US.
Full Package: Full package pattern making includes services such as first patterns, production patterns, marker grading, line sheet design, technical packages, flat sketching and product photography. One example of a full pattern and design service is Smart Pattern Making, Los Angeles, CA.
Importing: Importing is when merchandise is bought offshore and brought into another country to sell. In our case, the merchandise is brought into the United States.
Inventory: Inventory is the current record made by a retailer or manufacturer of its goods or stock. Sometimes the current stock is referred to as inventory as well.
LDP:LDP stands for Landed Duty Paid. This means that the factory quotes you were given for merchandise includes the freight charges to the US and includes duty charges as well. Duty is the tariff.
PLM: PLM stands for Product Lifecycle Management. This is software that is geared to the needs of the apparel industry. This is an all inclusive solution of software that consolidates design, production and business process management in a single environment. This software provides a centrally managed data system.
Private Label: A private label is merchandise that includes a retailer’s label on a garment. The retailer has some, or full, control over the garment that is manufactured.
Production patterns: A production pattern is the perfected first pattern that is ready and graded for production.
Quotas: An import quota is a type of protectionist trade restriction that sets a physical limit on the quality of a good that can be imported into a country in a given period of time. Some people say that quotas lead to corruption, smuggling, and result in higher prices for consumers.
Tariffs: Tariffs are taxes levied on imported or exported goods. There are many different types of tariffs, such as a specific tariff, a revenue tariff, a prohibitive tariff, a protective tariff, and an environmental tariff.
Turn time: Turn time is the amount of time it takes to get the job finished. For example, for pattern making, hiring a full package company turn time is likely to be faster because the jobs can be done all at one time and place.
Wholesale Price-vs-Retail price: The wholesale price is the price charged by the manufacturer for the goods. The wholesale price is based on the cost to manufacture the goods, plus profit. The retail price is the full price the consumer pays for the garment in the store.
PDM: PDM (Product Development Management) is software that provides state of the art applications geared for the apparel, home furnishings, and accessory industries.

Jobs in the Apparel Manufacturing Industry by Carla Buchanan

2010-12-20T07:51:00.000-08:00

Jobs in the Apparel Manufacturing Industry, and other Apparel Terminology, by Carla Buchanan

1. Accounts Receivable: The person who does the Accounts Receivable job calls customers who have not paid their bills, collects money due to the company, carries out billing, monitors customer accounts, prepares bank deposits, resolve customer billing issues, communicates with customers via phone, mail, or personally. The accounts receivable job may include other duties such as faxing, filing, copying or mailing.

2. Assistant designer: The person who does the Assistant Designer job may do lab dip and embroidery approvals, flat sketching, sample room follow up, prepare line sheets, cost sheets, assist with tech packs, some graphics, and create catalog and sample shopping. This person must be detail oriented. It also helps to be able to multi task and meet deadlines.

3. Bar Code: A barcode is a machine readable representation of data. It is usually linear, but they also come in patterns. Barcodes can be read by optical scanners called barcode readers. Some apparel come with a barcode. Barcodes are also used when shipping product.

4. Buyer: A retail buyer purchases the apparel to be sold in the retail store for sale to the customer. Buyer responsibilities include working with the store management to develop a budget, decided on the correct mix of merchandise, purchasing the merchandise, and sometimes splitting the merchandise between stores. A retail buyer can also manage store promotions.

5. CAD: Computer Aided Design is software that helps with pattern development and marker making.

6.CEO: Chief Executive Officer is one of the highest ranking corporate officers in charge of total management. It is the job of the CEO to align the company with their strategic vision.

7. CFO: The Chief Financial officer is a corporate officer primarily responsible for managing the financial risks of the corporation. He/she is responsible for financial planning, record keeping, and financial reporting to higher management.

8. Customs Broker: Customs brokerage is a job that involves clearing goods through customs. This involves preparing paper work and calculating taxes and duties. In the United States, custom brokers are licensed by the US Customs and Border Protection. Custom Brokers can be employed by freight forwarders, independent businesses, employed by shipping lines, importers, exporters, trade authorities and customs brokerage firms.

9.Designer: Fashion designers study fashion trends, sketch designs of clothing, select colors and fabrics. Some fashion designers sketch on paper, some drape the dressform. Most garments are created in muslin first, then the fashion designer will consult a professional pattern maker. Clothing fashion designers create and help produces intimate apparel, maternity, outerwear, formalwear, suits, children’s apparel, apparel for men and women, casual wear and sportswear. Fashion designers may work full time for one fashion company, this is known as in house designers. They may work alone, or part of a team. Fashion designers can also work freelance. Some are self employed.

10. EDI: Electronic Data Interchange: Electronic Date Interchange enables the computer system from one company to talk to the computer system of another company. The computers can exchange ideas. In apparel, it allows companies to electronically exchange documents, like purchase orders and invoices, and garment information. EDI reduces or eliminates data entry errors, makes processing much faster, and increases productivity with fewer staff members. EDI saves time and money.

11. Fabric and Trim Buyer: A fabric and trim buyer searches the globe to find the fabrics and trims needed for the apparel line. The fabric and trim buyer handles the negotiations of things like color, prices, and logistics. This person travels a lot. This person must be a good bargain hunter. Also, they should be great at math. It is helpful if they know many languages.

12. First Pattern Maker vs. Production Pattern Maker: The first pattern maker works directly with the designer. The first pattern maker takes the original sketch and makes a pattern. A production pattern maker generates production patterns. A production pattern set that has been corrected without mistakes. The patterns must have every piece to create the garment.

13.Grader: A pattern grader takes a pattern, which has been made by a pattern cutter, and makes different sizes needed for the line. This work is sometimes done by hand, but usually, these days, done by the use of a computer. Pattern graders usually work 37-40 hours per week. Part time work is available too. They spend a lot of time at a computer screen.

14.HR department: The job of the HR (Human Resources) department can vary, depending on the company. Typically, the HR department has the responsibility for all the functions that deal with the needs and activities of the organization’s people. Some examples of areas of responsibilities may include: recruiting, hiring,training, organizational development, communication, performance management, coaching, policy recommendations, salary and benefits, team building, employee relations and leadership.

15. Independent buying office: An Independent Buying office represents many retailers. The office helps the retailers buy the apparel merchandise for their stores. This benefits the retailer because it gives the retailer more buying power than the retailer would have on its own. Economically, they make sense for the retailer. An independent buying office can get discounts for the retailer that the retailer would not get other wise. They save the retailer time and money.

16. Marker Maker: The marker makers responsibility is to lay the production patterns on marking paper in preparation for cutting the fabric in an efficient manner. This work can be done electronically as well. The best use of space is carefully considered as the the pattern pieces are arranged for cutting. This assures that fabric is not wasted.

17. Merchandiser: A merchandiser may responsible for putting together an assortment that will profit the retailer. A merchandiser responds to customer feedback and market trends. A merchandiser may work with store management to make the best use of a store’s space and to execute store promotions. A merchandiser may also be responsible for the store’s fixtures, conduct merchandising clinics, and establishing positive relationships with accounts by merchandise training and communication. A merchandiser may manage inventory and implement point of sale materials. A merchandiser may work with designers, forecasters, and market researchers to develop promotion strategy and content of the line. A merchandiser may supervise buyers and sales managers. Also, the merchandiser may manage the overall business of several departments, or, even, the entire store.

18. OP Manager: A manufacturing operations manager has responsibility for an operations site. A manufacturing operations manager may report to the CEO. He/she may set up new facilities. In addition to operations, a manufacturing operations manager may be responsible for overseeing production teams, identifying problems, maintaining quality, reviewing new manufacturers, improving communication in the supply chain, designing distribution, coordinating design and distribution departments, maintaining license agreements, processing claims, garment inspections, building relationships with manufactures, overseeing staff training and recruitment.

19. PDS: Pattern Design Software is a computer application that allows the user to create and manipulate full-szie apparel patterns in a digital format. This increases productivity and still leaves room for creativity. Pattern makers can make changes easily. PDS is a much faster way to make and manipulate a pattern than by doing the task by hand. Pattern makers consider PDS an invaluable tool for speed, accuracy and transmission of data.

20. Piece Goods Buyer: A Piece Goods Buyer acts a a purchasing agent in researching and buying fabrics, trims and notions that have been selected by the designer. A piece goods buyer interacts with textile producers to make sure the fabrics, trims and notions are the quality at was promised, and the goods are delivered on time.

21. Pre-production Department: The pre-production department reacts when fabric comes in widths different than the original order. It verifies that samples are correct and complete. The pre production department oversees pattern making specifications, updates employees on new developments form Product Development, Custom Orders, and Sales departments. The preproduction department stays current with the PAD system and other related software. It also assures that tech packs and samples are up to date. It updates forms and procedures to improve work flow, and it works to expedited completion of custom orders.

22.Product Developer: The product developer comes up with new products and assortment plans. Many times the product developer comes up with products for retail, catalogue, and the web. The product developer may order, maintain and manage product samples, follow up with internal teams and external vendors regarding sample status, follow up on pricing and product requirements, load product details in spreadsheets, maintain master catalog spreadsheets, handle correspondence, assist with fabric color and sample approvals, and prepare historical information.

23.Production Cutter: Production cutters use the patterns and cut out the fabric to be used in the construction of the garment. Following the outline of the fabric they place multiple layers of fabric on the cutting table and use an electric knife, or other cutting tools to cut the various pattern pieces. In some companies, computer controlled machines do the cutting. Most production workers are trained on the job. Mistakes are costly.

24. Production Department: The production department is responsible for the procedures and processes in actually making the apparel. Production schedules are determined in the production department. Other duties include planning and executing deadlines, product assembly, and final approval of technical design. More responsibilities include specifications and costing, making production patterns, grading patterns, generating markers, cutting, sewing finishing and distributing. Today, production departments may be in charge of sourcing the product and working with contractors to get the goods produced in a timely manner.

25. Production Manager: A production manager is responsible for making sure that the garments are produced to the right quality and quantity, on time and are the right price to meet the customers expectations. Production managers oversee production, work with suppliers, in house design, sales, buyer and quality control teams, plans production schedules, and overcomes production problems.

26. Quality Control: A quality control director interacts with design and merchandising directors to determine the specifications for the products. A quality control director monitors how well production meets the quality standard. A quality control director may monitor the company’s apparel sizing.

27. Ratios: A financial ratio is a relative magnitude of two numerical values taken from a companies financial statements. Examples of ratios include liquidity ratios, activity ratios, debt ratios, profitability ratios, and market ratios.

28. Sales Reps: A sales representative may promote company apparel in showrooms at major markets, or through truck shows. A sales representative works with buyers to come up with techniques to promote the line. A sales representative also may work in an assigned geographic region.

29. Sample cutter: Works with the production and design teams to ensure that all of the samples are cut accurately. A sample cutter runs the cutting machine to cut fabric for the samples.

30. Sample Maker: A sample maker works with the designers, first pattern makers,merchandisers, product managers, and/or production pattern makers. Sometimes it takes 4 or 5 prototypes to get the right design. The sample maker produces the prototypes for each design. A prototype is a cut and sewn example made from the first pattern.

31. Sewing contractor: A sewing contractor can provide these services: sample sewing, contract sewing, pattern drafting, industrial sewing, pattern grading, sourcing of materials, product design and development, and prototype sewing.

32.Stylist: A stylist may select fabrics, coordinate lines, oversee the process of interpreting knock off styles. A stylist may adapt higher priced styles to fit the target market for a company’s product.

33.Trade Shows: Five examples of trade shows: 1) Los Angeles International Textile Show will be March 15-March 17, 2010. The show is organized by California Market Center at California Mart Exhibit Center, LA, CA. It is a 3 day show that is attended by reputed manufactures form different sectors of textile machinery, garment making, etc. 2) Focus Apparel & Accessories show is March 20-March 22, 2010. It is a prestigious trade show in LA featuring clothing and accessories. There will be a fresh mix of contemporary collections for men and women. 3) The Great Bridal Expo-Los Angeles will be March 28, 2010. This show offers the latest styles from the industries top manufactures of bridal gowns, mother of the bride, bridesmaid, flower girl, accessory, prom and special occasion. 4) Chicago Collective is January 31-Feb 10, 2010. It is the premier show for men’s apparel in North America. It has over 300 exhibitors and 1,000 lines. 5) Pure London is Feb 14-Feb 17, 2010. It is the UK’s largest and one of Europe’s most exciting fashion trade events. It has womenswear, young creative labels, footwear, and accessories.

34. Technical Designer: A technical designer may lead fit sessions, work with designers to get the perfect fit desired, evaluate samples for fit, balance, proportion, workmanship and label sew method, establish specs on points of measure, track and manage workflow, produce technical reports with photos, bill of materials, measurements, modifications, illustrations, construction details, graded measurements, and changes.

Tour of Label Tex, 6100 Wilmington Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90001, FIDM

2010-12-16T06:38:00.000-08:00

Tour of Labeltex

I was fortunate to be able to go on a tour of Labeltex, 6100 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles, CA, with Mr. Martin Podway's Production Control and Planning class, 2550, FIDM. Above is a map of where to find Labeltex in Los Angeles, CA. At the end of this post, you will find Mapquest driving directions from FIDM, Los Angeles, to Labeltex.

This is an amazing place. Below you will find some images of Labeltex.

This is an image of a department sign at Labeltex. Everything is very well organized.

This is an image of a department sign at Labeltex. Everything is very well organized.

This is an image of a department sign at Labeltex. Everything is very well organized.

This is an image of Labeltex labels ready to be shipped to the customer.

This is an image of Labeltex at work making labels

This is an image of Labeltex machinery.

This is an image of Labeltex at work making labels

This is an image of some of the yarn used at Labeltex.

This is an image of Labeltex at work making labels

This is an image illustrating the detailed, hand work, at Labeltex.

This is an image of Labeltex labels in the making

This is an image of silk screening at Labeltex.

This is an image of Labeltex at work making labels

This is an image of Labeltex at work making labels

This is an image of Labeltex at work making labels

This is an image of Labeltex at work making labels

This is an image of apparel labels in the making at Labeltex.

This image illustrates the detailed organization at Labeltex.

This is an image of Labeltex at work making labels

This is an image of Labeltex at work making labels

This is an image of expensive computers used for accuracy at Labeltex.

This is an image of the customer viewing room at Labeltex.

This is an image of the customer viewing room at Labeltex.

This is an image of the customer viewing room at Labeltex.

This is an image of the customer viewing room at Labeltex.

Sales Offices

CORPORATE OFFICE
6100 Wilmington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90001-1826
TEL: 1-800-523-TRIM (8746)
TEL: (323) 582-0228
Fax: (323) 582-3222 E-mail
CANADA
6021 Yonge Street,Suite 856
Toronto,Ontario
Canada M2M-3W2
TEL: 416-229-9929
Fax: 416-633-8192E-mail
NORTH CAROLINA
2400 Crown Point Executive Dr.,Suite 100
Charlotte,NC 28227
TEL: 704-844-6414
Fax: 704-844-6434E-mail
OHIO332 wynne ridge ct
Columbus, OH 43230
TEL: 614-416-0030
Fax: 614-416-0031

E-mail

Sample of Labeltex Ocean Bill of Lading

NEW YORK
1430 Broadway Suite 1511
New York,NY 10118
TEL: 212-279-6165
Fax: 212-279-6915E-mail
HONG KONG
13/F., Hung Mou Industrial Building,
62 Hung To Road,
Kwun Tong,
Kowloon,
Hong Kong
TEL: 852-2423-2349
Fax: 852-2423-2356E-mail
CHINA
#30. Lane 88 Minbel Road
Minhang District, Shanghai
China Zip Code 201107
TEL: +86-215226-2771
Fax: +86-215226-2772
E-mail

OCEAN BILL OF LADING

BILL OF LADING NO.

BTOHHHKG07090556

SHIPPER

HUNG TO GARMENT ACCESSORIES CO.,

LTD.,BLK.A,7/F.,WAH WING IND.BLDG.,14-20 WING YIP ST.,KWAI CHUNG HKHKG HK

CONSIGNEE

LABEL TEX.

6100 WILMINGTON AVE,LOS ANGELES, CA 90001-1826 USALAX CA 90001 US

NOTIFY PARTY

LABEL TEX

6100 WILMINGTON AVE,LOS ANGELES, CA 90001-1826 USALAX CA 90001 US

VOYAGE NO.

00167

VESSEL NAME

COSCO ROTTERDAM

ARRIVAL DATE

2007-09-22

PORT OF LOADING

HONG KONG

PORT OF DISCHARGE

LONG BEACH, CALIF.

DECLARATION OF GOODS

METAL BUTTON

PARTICULARS ⁽¹⁾

CONTAINER NO.	QTY.	DECLARATION OF GOODS ⁽²⁾	CARGO WEIGHT	COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
CBHU8167629	7 CTN	LT \| A19558(O) \| C/NO.:1-7	82 KG	HONG KONG

(NOTES)

⁽¹⁾ As declared by Shipper and not acknowledged by Carrier

⁽²⁾ Said to contain

SIGNED BY/ON BEHALF OF CARRIER ³

View Additional Label Import Activity

Trip to: 6100 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90001-1826 3.81 miles 10 minutes	Notes

	919 E 9th StLos Angeles, CA 90021-1820 Add a Note		Miles Per Section	Miles Driven	Hide Row Show Map
		1. Start out going SOUTHEAST on E 9TH STtoward GLADYS AVE.	Go 0.05 Mi	0.05 mi	Hide Row Show Map
		2. E 9TH ST becomes E OLYMPIC BLVD.	Go 0.7 Mi	0.7 mi	Hide Row Show Map
		3. Turn RIGHT onto S ALAMEDA ST. If you reach CHANNING ST you've gone a little too far	Go 2.8 Mi	3.5 mi	Hide Row Show Map
		4. Turn RIGHT onto RANDOLPH ST. RANDOLPH ST is 0.1 miles past E SLAUSON AVE	Go 0.10 Mi	3.6 mi	Hide Row Show Map
		5. Take the 1st LEFT onto WILMINGTON AVE. If you reach HOLMES AVE you've gone about 0.1 miles too far	Go 0.2 Mi	3.8 mi	Hide Row Show Map
		6. 6100 WILMINGTON AVE is on the LEFT. Your destination is just past E 61ST ST If you reach E 62ND ST you've gone a little too far	Go 0.01 Mi	3.8 mi	Hide Row Show Map
	6100 Wilmington AveLos Angeles, CA 90001-1826 Add a Note		3.8 mi	3.8 mi	Hide Row Show Map
Total Travel Estimate: 3.81 miles - about 10 minutes

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Apparel ManufacturingTerminology Trims by Carla Buchanan FIDM Alumni

2010-12-15T15:19:00.000-08:00

Apparel ManufacturingTerminology

Trims

by Carla Buchanan

FIDM Alumni

Below you will find images of trims commonly used in the apparel industry and their definitions. The definitions of applique, Merrow edge, embroidery, fashion knit collar, and picot edge are found on this blog entry.

Applique: Applique is a cut out decoration, or design, that is sewn over fabric.

Merrow Edge: The Merrow edge is a decorative machine stitch that is used on the edge of fabric to give it a finished, uniform appearance. See image above of a Merrow Edge.

Embroidery: Embroidery a decoration, or design, that is added to the fabric by hand, or by machine, using thread or yarn.

Fashion Knit Collar: A fashion knit collar is a fashionable collar which is made by knitting the yarn

Spaghetti straps: Spaghetti straps are very thin fabric tubes that are used instead of wider straps for a barer fashion look.

Picot Edge: A picot edge is a clean finish produced on the edge of a fabric ply by

means of a closely spaced, shallow bite overedge stitch. A picot edge can be used for a finish on a hem, collar, cuffs, pockets, ruffles, lingerie, garments of silk or satin, sheer fabrics, shawls, and sashes.

Wholesale Selling Terms Apparel Manufacturing Management

2010-12-09T09:01:00.000-08:00

Apparel Wholesale Selling Terminology

These are wholesale selling terms that I studied in this FIDM class:

MFTG

2680

WHOLESALE SELLING

The class was instructed by, and these terms provided by:

Current

Lecturer and Counselor at SCORE.LA.
Vice-President at SCORE, Los Angeles
Instructor at FIDM

Past

DIRECTOR at Volunteers of America

Education

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
New York University

Wholesale Selling Terminology Carla Buchanan
Accounts receivable financing	same as factoring, but without the insurance and guarantees
Bar Code	a series of lines usually in a vertical formate that distinguishes the product
Branded	a manufacturer label, or name, that has customer identification, usually through advertising or reputation
Buyers Matrix	a list of vendors that have been approved or authorized to do business with the retailer
Bill of Lading	a record in multiple copies of numbers of cartons, weight, and details of shipment
CAD	a software program for computer assisted designs that enable the manufacturer to display and make changes for the customer pre-samples
Care and Content label	every garment must have content and washing instructions
Charge backs	deductions taken by the retailers for various reasons, as in shortages, late shipments, violations, advertising, discounts, or allowances
Closeouts	merchandise offered at a discount price
C.O.D.	cash on demand upon delivery of goods, no exceptions
Confirmation number	usually refers to the order number that confirms that the purchase is in the retailers system
Consolidator	a shipping point or trucking firm that receives merchandise and sorts it in order to be delivered to different regions of the country, sometimes by other trucking firms
Converter	A firm that takes unfinished goods and processes them as in dyeing, bleaching or printing
Consignment	goods stocked by retailer by not paid for until they are sold
Co-op advertising	contributions made by the seller towards the advertising of their product
Dating	extra time give to the retailer to pay for goods as in + 30 days to +60 days
Delivery date	the date by which the merchandise must be shipped to avoid cancellation
Distribution/breakout	usually refers to a buyers allotment of where and how to ship the goods
EDI	electronic data input: computer generated orders, box labels, shipping manifests and instructions supplied by the retailer to the manufacturer
Extensions	additional time given to the manufacturer to ship the merchandise
8/10 EOM	standard terms used by most retailers giving them an 8% discount if they pay by the 10th of the month on goods that are shipped before the 20th of the previous month
Factor	a bank or finance company that usually guarantees or insures the payment to you by the retailer and allows you to borrow money against the invoice you have submitted before it is paid
FOB	defined as freight on board and refers to what location the shipment is being generated from
Four Way	a rack with 4 extensions usually cascading in a downward motion used for maximum visibility
Gray market goods	merchandise not exactly legal as an unauthorized import, usually sold at a discount or as is
Gross markup or margins	the percentage of profit the department must make to satisfy their buying plan
Hang tags	logo driven tags that can include information about the product
Intellectual property	designs, inventions or literary work that have been patented, copyrighted, or trademarked
Invoice	the bill for goods shipped
Jobber	term used for a person who buys finished goods, either closeouts or regular price, and them resells them
Key item	this refers to the lead or main product/garment in the group and is usually the largest buy
Keystone	the process of doubling the cost to achieve retail price, cost $10, sell for $20
Knock off	term used in describing a product that is copied from another manufacturer’s line
Line sheets	a descriptive and informative presentation on paper that describes your product
Markdown allowance	deductions given to the retailer to cover their gross margin
Market week	a period in every season when most buyers come in for presentations by their offices and to purchase the next seasons goods
Merchandise mart	usually an office building local to the area where manufacturers have showrooms and offices, making it convenient for buyers to shop their lines
Net	The price the retailer pays after all the discounts are takes
Open to buy	the amount of funds allocated to the buyer for her department usually calculated by season
Pallet	a wooden base with openings for a fork lift truck that is used for handling large lads at a time
Pilferage	merchandise that is either lost or stolen
Pre-pack	an assortment of merchandise packed in certain quantities of sizes and colors
Pre-tickets	price tickets that are attached to the merchandise with all the pertinent information for the customer usually including the SKU
Private label	a process where the store’s own label is sewn into your merchandise
Production samples	product taken off the production line for pre-approval prior to shipping
Pro number	a sequence of numbers given to the shipper by the trucker used to track the merchandise, also know as the tracking number
Quota	a limit set on the quantity of product that can be imported to the United States
Rep	usually a sales company or individual, that represents numerous lines on a commission basis
Returns	merchandise sent back to the manufacturer that is either damaged, or refused shipment
RN number	a federally mandated series of numbers that must be included in the garment, used to identify the company of origin
ROG	payment referred to as being due at receipt of goods
Rounder	goods that are displayed and hung on a circular rack
Seconds	merchandise with slight flaws sold at lower prices
Seeing day	usually a day and time that a buyer has open hours to see vendors
Sell through	the number of weeks it would take to sell all of the product from start to finish
Shipping manifest	paperwork that is included with the shipment detailing its contents
Size breakdown	a preset range of sizes established by the manufacturer to insure maximum efficiency as to not waste fabric and take into consideration the needs of the retail customer
Size run	refers to a complete assortment of all sizes in the range
SKU	a bar code used in retail to identify the merchandise in detail
Specs	a comprehensive layout of all of the measurements in a garment
Story boards	a presentation usually laid out on large boards encompassing groups and ideas together
T-stand	merchandise displayed on a rack resembling a T, a high profile, visual presentation
Table goods	usually refers to product displayed on a table as opposed to hanging on a display racks
Trade shows	a convention of sorts set up by different categories where companies can display their merchandise and have access to hundreds of buyers
Turn time	the time needed for a company to manufacture their product from start to finish
Vendor number	a series of identification numbers assigned to the manufacture by the retailer
Vertical manufacturer	a company that manufactures the entire product in house or without the use of contractors

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