Comments on: Interview with a Pattern Maker

By: CatRenee

CatRenee — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:21:46 +0000

Sadly, I have been trying to find a pattern maker to create a bridesmaid dress for me and my sister, and have gotten nowhere. I have all the photos and information. How do you go about finding someone willing to take on such a job?

By: Jean-Marc

Jean-Marc — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:17:25 +0000

My question is if i sketch a design will you be able to make the perfect pattern off of the sketch ive designed or do you know anyone that can?

By: Rory O'Brien

Rory O'Brien — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:45:44 +0000

Great article… I learned much from this very honest opinion – thank you ! Sadly(fearfully?) I’m launching myself into a new business..simple dresses(with a twist..) How can I go about finding an affordable/good pattern maker and sample sewer ?

By: cheryl

cheryl — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:02:46 +0000

Hi,

Thank goodness I found this blog. I am an ‘old fashioned | manual | on the table | designer/pattern maker who missed the shift, so to speak, as I had been working for myself, by myself for the past 18 years.

What I shock I had, when I finally came out of my cacoon a few months ago.

I have been asking myself the question over and over again……what do I do now and where to I go?

I moved from a less fashionable state to the state of fashion thinking I would find what I was looking for, and somehow by some miracle I could do a part time course in Gerber course, work for a Clothing Manufacturer for a while, learn how to do size specs, measurement verifications, illustrator, loading information into seams……….and all will be fine………now I find myself at a loose end, considering doing another Diploma in Clothing Technology and Design, after the initial one 30 years, hoping this will somehow open some doors.

I too pick up few freelance manual pattern making jobs here and there, mainly for start up businesses………..and yes, it’s hard to keep ones mouth shut when you know the possible pitfalls, as you have gone them yourself.

I would really welcome some feedback from other ‘old school’ pattern/pattern makers……….oh, and yes I have worn many hats over 20 years ago:

Fashion Teacher
Fashion Boutique Owner
Designer/Pattern maker
Training officer

By: elizabeth barthly

elizabeth barthly — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:42:44 +0000

I have also found myself leaving major jobs many times over, i am a designer, pattern maker from the old school who went from the table to the computer as a technical designer i has been a draper for couture houses in the 80’s and everything that Laura Moore says is correct but young people do not understand this because you have to live it to believe it. And they will never know how a real garment industry is suppose to look like. As per star-ups a have a few words don’t start up anything useless you have a lot o money to waste, time, energy and a good recovery plan I Started up my own company call DRIPGEAR.COM with garments to loss weight as you can sweat a lot while working out something like a sauna suit concept, with tank tops , pant, jcks etc. but more fashionable and that cost me my marriage,an arm and a leg to produce if any body needs advise on how to start or not a company i can give it to you for free just write to me at DRIPGEAR.COM AND I DON’T MEAN TO DISCOURAGE NOBODY just to let you know the ropes. Gook Luck and thank Laura you are so honest….thanks

By: seo

seo — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:23:17 +0000

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By: admins

admins — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:08:38 +0000

Randy-Thanks so much, we’d loved to hear more from you.
Celeste- And thank you for all the Garment Center support and your fantastic work.
Fanny- So true, and tech designers are often overlooked by fashion media

By: Fanny

Fanny — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:29:03 +0000

Great info, she gives a real good perspective. Tech design is the future, its everything rolled into one.

I thought its so funny about the stay at home moms and childrens clothing, what IS up with that? So many out there, and not that special but online they complain about every little thing!

By: Celeste Lilore

Celeste Lilore — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:22:39 +0000

LaRhea Pepper of the Organic Exchange said wisely and simply that we can hang separately or we can all hang together. Hanging together is far more powerful not to mention more fun! Thank you for continuing to share this 39th and Broadway! Thank Nolcha and Oriana! Thank you Laura!

By: Randy Nichols

Randy Nichols — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:00:40 +0000

You know, I have to tell you, I really enjoy this blog and the insight from everyone who participates. I find it to be refreshing and very informative. I wish there were more blogs like it. Anyway, I felt it was about time I posted, I?ve spent most of my time here just lurking and reading, but today for some reason I just felt compelled to say this.