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?…
Tag: Apparel Manufacturing Boot Camp
Success! Apparel Manufacturing Boot Camp F2016
The most recent apparel manufacturing boot camp, making children’s coats for donation to needy kids, was dramatically successful. In 4 days with 22 people, we made 100 coats in 2 colorways and 5 sizes. The differences between this last event versus our first, are so great that I’m not sure where to start.…
Design of the Child’s Coat -Apparel Manufacturing Boot Camp, Fall 2015
Better late than never, here is a discussion of the features that we designed into the child’s coat we produced at last Fall’s apparel manufacturing boot camp that was hosted by the Albuquerque Fashion Incubator and my sewing factory. If you’re new to these parts, we cut and sewed 120 coats in 4 days -all with volunteer labor.…