Stitches per Inch
In one of my most recent mentorship calls, someone asked me how to fix an issue with a garment they were reviewing that had puckering and...
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Rachel Erickson
Jan 8, 20233 min read
Putting Your Customer First
The biggest and most successful brands in the apparel industry right now are figuring out how to do things a little bit differently. For...
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Rachel Erickson
Jan 1, 20233 min read
2023 Word of the Year: VISIBILITY
In June of 2022, I branched off within my coaching company to do an intensive focus group on becoming confident on camera. Before this...
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Rachel Erickson
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Factory Holiday Schedules
This time of year is a wonderful time for a little rest, relaxation and a reset before the new year begins. No matter what holiday you...
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Rachel Erickson
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Golden Samples vs. TOP Samples
A Top of Production (TOP) Sample is typically the very first garment that comes off of the Production Line at your factory. Oftentimes,...
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Rachel Erickson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Start Planning for 2023
December is a crucial month to work on what’s coming up in the new year ahead. It is the perfect time to fill out a new planner or revise...
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Rachel Erickson
Nov 27, 20223 min read
VIP Day with Cycling Client
In the Summer of 2022, I held an amazing example of a VIP day with a new client. A VIP day is a full day with me, in person, to go...
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Rachel Erickson
Nov 14, 20223 min read
Grade Rule Standards
One of the biggest perks you receive when you purchase an Alvanon Mannequin is access to their wide variety of body data and information....
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Rachel Erickson
Oct 31, 20223 min read
Driving a Stick-Shift
Nine years ago, my husband taught me how to drive a manual transmission car. We were shifting (no pun intended!) our lifestyle a lot at...
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Rachel Erickson
Oct 24, 20224 min read
Excess Inventory Woes
Has anyone else recognized all of the clearances going on in the Apparel industry right now? “New Winter Outlet Restock Sale!” The “We...
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Rachel Erickson
Oct 17, 20223 min read
Why are Sizes Different from Brand to Brand?
One of the most asked questions I hear throughout the apparel industry is: “Why are garment sizes different from brand to brand?” I’m...
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Rachel Erickson
Oct 10, 20222 min read
We are back!
Just a week ago, I celebrated the first Anniversary of Unmarked Street being in business. It was a great time of reflection for me, as I...
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Rachel Erickson
Apr 19, 20222 min read
Working with a High Ticket Contractor
Have you ever decided to work with a contractor for a home renovation project, and went with the lowest bidder to save a little money?...
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Rachel Erickson
Apr 18, 20225 min read
Sustainability in Apparel
There is a lot of focus these days on Sustainability in the Apparel Industry. We are a large contributor to the global carbon footprint...
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Rachel Erickson
Apr 5, 20223 min read
Tech Pack Basics
Building a tech pack will be slightly unique to every company. Each has its own template, and many use Product Line Management Software...
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Rachel Erickson
Mar 15, 20223 min read
Measuring Your Garments
Measuring your garments before a fitting is an absolutely essential step of apparel development. Especially if you’re working on knit or...
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Rachel Erickson
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Garment vs. Body Measurements
Throughout my career, I’ve encountered several instances where customers ask us for our garment measurements, to understand what size...
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Rachel Erickson
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Fabric Research Basics
Depending on your level of experience in the apparel industry, searching for fabrics will need to be different from person to person or...
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Rachel Erickson
Feb 8, 20222 min read
Designing to a Target Cost
Once you have a target cost from your product manager, there are several ways to reverse engineer your design into their pricing...
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Rachel Erickson
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Target Costs
Before your team starts designing for a new set of product proposals, they should be aware of various costing requirements for each...
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