Jessica SweeneyFeb 2, 20193 minApparel price point categories & termsThere are lots of different terms you'll hear for price point category when working on clothing. I was about to write this list out...
Jessica SweeneyDec 19, 20181 minSample color matchingI wrote a post while back for Maker's Row about lab dips - https://www.developapparel.com/post/it-s-lab-dip-time The process of lab...
Jessica SweeneyDec 5, 20182 minSustainability Certificate from London College of FashionOn October 22 of this year, I began my first ever online college course for Sustainability. Back in the day when I was in school for my...
Jessica SweeneyNov 20, 20181 minThe life cycle of a t-shirtThere seems to be a bit of misinformation out there in the world that somehow cotton is good because it's natural and synthetics are bad....
Jessica SweeneyNov 5, 20182 minIs your fabric knit or woven?What is the difference and why does it matter? It helps to know the difference between knit and woven fabrics because they each have...
Jessica SweeneyOct 15, 20181 minWorking in NYC until 10/24Every time I'm out of the office, the project inquiries start rolling in. Funny how that happens... I'm busy sourcing lingerie & hosiery...
Jessica SweeneyOct 8, 20182 minWhy it costs more to make lessMore pieces of clothing cost less to make, and less pieces cost more. The lower the volume, the higher the price. For example, a...
Jessica SweeneySep 14, 20181 minFlat sketches vs. hand sketchesHappy Friday all! Today's post is short and sweet for you. Some of the clients I work with who are new to the apparel industry have asked...
Jessica SweeneyAug 27, 20182 minMy actual NDA I recently spoke with a potential client that wanted me to sign a 5-page long and 8-point font NDA (non-disclosure agreement) written by...
Jessica SweeneyApr 21, 20181 minEarth Day postHappy Friday everyone! I've been busy with all of your fabulous projects so my intended blog post of a factory tour for this month is...
Jessica SweeneyMar 25, 20186 minOur former pre-consultation FAQ - 20 Questions12/10/2020 update - Big changes have been made to our business structure starting full time in 2021. We are now working on a retainer...
Jessica SweeneyFeb 7, 20182 minWhat is a tech pack?I'm guest blogger on Maker's Row again today! This time it's about one of the most popular services I offer to all my clients....
Jessica SweeneyJan 23, 20182 min It's lab dip timeI wrote a guest blog piece for Maker's Row on lab dips. Check it out on their site at - https://makersrow.com/blog/2018/01/what-are-lab-d...
Jessica SweeneyNov 9, 20173 min“How long will sourcing take?”I have had a lot of sourcing questions appear in my inbox this week. It’s exciting to hear that so many people want to make new and...
Jessica SweeneyOct 20, 20172 minBlock vs. Style Patterns - What's the difference?Block patterns and Style Patterns - I often hear my clients using these two terms interchangeably when referring to the pattern that has...
Jessica SweeneyJul 26, 20172 minAfter The Contract Is Signed...For those of you wondering about the many ways this whole process can work, I've decided to start a blog so you can read of my exciting...