Professional: A blueprint of a garment that shows its shape, size, and construction details for cutting and sewing.

Beginner: Think of it like the template your clothes are cut from — every production starts here.

[Shop Patterns]

Professional: A digital file containing graphics, logos, or artwork to be printed, embroidered, or otherwise applied to a garment. Typically provided in vector formats (AI, EPS, PDF) to ensure precision and scalability.

For Beginners: The digital design you give a factory or printer so your logo, print, or artwork comes out clean on your clothes.

Professional: A detailed list of all materials, trims, and components required to make a garment.

Beginner: A shopping list for your clothing design.

Professional: The stage where garments are manufactured in large quantities after sampling is approved.

Beginner: Making your full order, not just a test piece.

[Services Page]

Professional: A document that breaks down material, labor, overhead, and total garment costs.

Beginner: A budget sheet that shows how much your product really costs to make.

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Professional: A garment construction method where fabric is cut into pieces and stitched together, often used for custom streetwear.

Beginner: Clothing made from scratch, not blanks.

Professional: The process of refining sketches into patterns, samples, and production-ready garments.

Beginner: Turning your idea into something real you can wear.

Professional: The first prototype made to check sizing, proportions, and fit accuracy.

Beginner: A test version of your design to see how it fits.

Professional: A 2D technical drawing of a garment showing construction details without a body figure.

Beginner: A line drawing that shows your design clearly for factories.

Professional: The process of scaling a base pattern into multiple sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL).

Beginner: Turning one size into many.

Professional: The amount of time required to complete a stage of production (sampling, bulk).

Beginner: How long it takes from start to finish.

Professional: A catalog that shows a brand’s collection with product images, descriptions, and wholesale pricing.

Beginner: A sales sheet for buyers or retailers.

[Digital Tools]

Professional: A layout diagram showing how fabric should be cut to maximize efficiency and reduce waste.

Beginner: A cutting map for fabric.

[Special Request Service]

Professional: The smallest number of units a factory will accept for production.

Beginner: The minimum amount you’re allowed to order from a manufacturer.

Professional: A legally binding document issued by a buyer to confirm a purchase with a supplier or factory.

Beginner: The official order form for your production run.

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Professional: The full batch of garments manufactured in bulk after sampling approval.

Beginner: The factory making your entire order.

[Services Page]

Professional: The process of making test garments to refine design, fit, and quality before bulk production.

Beginner: Making practice versions of your design before producing many.

Professional: The process of finding and securing fabrics, trims, and factories for garment production.

Beginner: Shopping for the right fabrics and suppliers.

[Services Page]

Professional: A document that details garment measurements, construction, and materials for factories.

Beginner: A measurement sheet for your design.

Professional: A detailed instruction manual containing garment specifications, construction details, BOM, and measurement specs.

Beginner: The guide factories need to make your design exactly right.

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Professional: Additional components used in garment construction, such as zippers, buttons, labels.

Beginner: All the extras that finish a garment.

Professional: Selling products in bulk to retailers at a reduced per-unit price.

Beginner: Selling your designs to stores, not just customers.

Professional: The amount of fabric required to produce a single garment, calculated for costing and production planning.

Beginner: How much fabric it takes to make one piece.

Professional: A patternmaking technique designed to eliminate fabric waste by using all material efficiently.

Beginner: A way to design clothes without leftover scraps.