Mastering the Apparel Production Pipeline
DATE
March 12, 2024
TIME
1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
LOCATION
Zoom

Event Details

From Sketch to Store: Mastering the Apparel Production Pipeline
Unravel the secrets of bringing your clothing designs to life

Do you have an apparel or other sewn product design and are interested in learning how to get in manufactured locally?
Whether you’re a seasoned designer or a creative newcomer, understanding the apparel production pipeline is essential for bringing your vision to life. In this informative webinar, we’ll guide you through an overview of the apparel production pipeline in San Francisco from development to production.

We’ll go through the key stages of the apparel production pipeline:

  • Sourcing fabrics: How to find and source fabrics from wholesalers
  • Patterns, samples, and fittings: Ensure your garments meet your vision
  • Grading: Get the sizing right for all your customers
  • Markers and pre-production: Know how to prepare your materials for production
  • Production and quality control: Find factories and navigate the manufacturing process.
  • Sales channels: Explore the different sales channels to get your products to customers

Bonus: We’ll also share valuable tips and tricks for:

  • Building a strong relationship with your manufacturer.
  • Saving costs and minimizing waste throughout the production process.
  • Utilize your agility as a small brand to be more responsive to customer needs.

Hosted by SFMade Advisor Alix Holleschau as part of the CMA+ Workshop Series.

CMA+ members can register here.

 

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150 Hooper Street, Unit 200
San Francisco, CA 94107
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Joyce Shulman – Board Development Committee
Principal at Sonder Collective

Joyce is an innovation strategist who is passionate about creating positive social change. She is a consultant at Sonder Collective, a social impact consultancy specializing in climate, humanitarian, and global health issues.

With 15 years of experience in various sectors, Joyce brings expertise in strategic planning, research, and developing solutions. Her work is fueled by her curiosity and commitment to making a difference. Before joining Sonder Collective, she worked at digital health startups, Kaiser Permanente Innovation, Elevance Health Innovation, and  PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services. 

Joyce has a Master of Business Administration from the California College of the Arts and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University. She strongly believes in the power of creativity and entrepreneurship, which she promotes through graduate teaching at the California College of the Arts. She also served on the board of The Crucible, an industrial arts school in West Oakland. Currently, she serves as a founding advisory board member for COVEN, which focuses on activating spaces and places for monumental art. 

Joyce lives in San Francisco with her husband. They recently completed their first host experience within a cultural exchange program and are committed to hosting each year. In her free time, she enjoys adventuring in nature and collaborative public art projects with Five Ton Crane at Seaport Studios in Richmond.

SFMade

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San Francisco, CA 94107 P: 415 408 5605

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