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Rosie the Riveter and the Secret Plan

Kathleen Fasanella
by Kathleen Fasanella
15
October 22, 2018

Take a look at Rosie the Riveter. A near myth of heroic proportions, she and her friends had to weld planes, build ships, trucks, and armaments, while millions of menfolk went off to fight in World War II. Have you ever wondered how Rosie learned to do her job so quickly?…

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Sewing contracts and quality control pt.1

Kathleen Fasanella
by Kathleen Fasanella
3
May 15, 2017

Once upon a time, I’d written a post about sewing contracts and a few about quality control (links at close). Those were fine as these things go but lately, I’m seeing a lot of silly advice on the web. I read a particularly bad post this morning that inspired me to clarify.…

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Working with a sewing factory pt.1

Kathleen Fasanella
by Kathleen Fasanella
2
May 12, 2017

There is no simple, bullet point list to follow when considering your first approach to a sewing factory. Like you and your product line, every provider is unique. In the end I can only speak for my factory but I hope this will be helpful.…

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  • Manufacturing

Obligatory 2017 New Year’s Post

Kathleen Fasanella
by Kathleen Fasanella
12
December 31, 2016

I can’t speak for anyone but myself but I’m facing 2017 with trepidation, mostly due to the uncertainty of our political and social climate. On one hand, a proposal for the elimination or renegotiation of international trade agreements can ostensibly benefit domestic producers -but at the expense of consumers who will then have less to spend on our stuff.…

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Sourcing for Apparel Manufacturing Boot Camp

Kathleen Fasanella
by Kathleen Fasanella
9
September 11, 2016

In the summary post, I’d placed Sourcing second but it should be first. Reason being, if you can’t find the fabric or materials for your product (and forget buying at retail), you may as well pack it in. Failing to source first is the biggest pain point and reason for cost over runs in start up enterprises.…

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