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...

The biggest and most successful brands in the apparel industry right now are figuring out how to do things a little bit differently. For...

In June of 2022, I branched off within my coaching company to do an intensive focus group on becoming confident on camera. Before this...

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...

A Top of Production (TOP) Sample is typically the very first garment that comes off of the Production Line at your factory. Oftentimes,...

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...

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...

One of the biggest perks you receive when you purchase an Alvanon Mannequin is access to their wide variety of body data and information....

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...

Has anyone else recognized all of the clearances going on in the Apparel industry right now? “New Winter Outlet Restock Sale!” The “We...

One of the most asked questions I hear throughout the apparel industry is: “Why are garment sizes different from brand to brand?” I’m...

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...

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?...

There is a lot of focus these days on Sustainability in the Apparel Industry. We are a large contributor to the global carbon footprint...

Building a tech pack will be slightly unique to every company. Each has its own template, and many use Product Line Management Software...

Measuring your garments before a fitting is an absolutely essential step of apparel development. Especially if you’re working on knit or...

Throughout my career, I’ve encountered several instances where customers ask us for our garment measurements, to understand what size...

Depending on your level of experience in the apparel industry, searching for fabrics will need to be different from person to person or...

Once you have a target cost from your product manager, there are several ways to reverse engineer your design into their pricing...

Before your team starts designing for a new set of product proposals, they should be aware of various costing requirements for each...