Production

StitchWorks is a fully operational small batch production sewing facility that works with designers and inventors to produce sewn apparel and non apparel items. We can fulfill orders of a minimum of 50 pieces.

The Big Three to be “Production Ready”

  • A production ready sample is a completely constructed item with approximate fabric, trims, stitches, placements, and notions. This item serves as an exact guide to how your product should be created. Consider this a reference tool for the sewist of your final product. If you do not have a production ready sample, please proceed to our Product Development page.

  • A tech package is a complete folder that supports the creation of your product. This is a resource indicating the exact dimensions required to cut, sew, and scale the size of your product. A complete tech package includes your product’s order of operations and quality control details. If you do not have a tech package, please proceed to our Product Development page.

  • A pattern is the puzzle to create your product. This is the flat replication of your product with every piece required to cut and sew your product. Your pattern must indicate seam lines, topstitching, notches, and placement for items such as buttons, zippers, pockets, etc. Consider this a paper reference tool for the creator of your final product. If you do not have a pattern, please proceed to our Product Development page.

When you have The Big Three, you are considered a “Production Ready” candidate…

Step 1: Submit a Production Proposal

At StitchWorks, all clients complete a Production Services Proposal to assess the readiness and sophistication of your product. Questions on the Production Inquiry help us understand your brand, product, and necessary services required before moving into production.

Once a product is considered production ready, all clients are required to complete a time study prior to establishing their production contract. 

Step 2: Time Study

A time study is a standard practice in manufacturing used to determine the cost per piece of production. Clients are required to send enough resources for 3 product samples and pattern materials, if not already provided. A time study fee will be charged based on product complexity.  A percentage of time study fee will be discounted on production order.  The time study will calculate the time to cut, sew, and quality check a bundle of samples and estimate the cost for a larger batch.  

The result of the time study is provided to the inquirer prior to signing a production contract with StitchWorks. 

Step 3: Define Order

Upon completion of the time study, defining the order for production is the next step.  StitchWorks requires a minimum of 50 pieces for production services.  

At this time the client will indicate the quantity of order with details such as size and/or fabric breakdown (min. of 10 pieces per size/fabric), and additional specifications such as hang tags, packaging, folding of pieces for shipment. 

Step 4: Service Agreement

Once an order quantity has been defined, clients are required to pay the full production fee. The client is then required to order all fabric, trim, notions, packaging, tags and hang tags; coordinating with our team for shipping to our facility. As well as any pattern graded and markers needed for production. Standard production schedules begin when all materials are readily available in-house. 

StitchWorks can only provide a delivery date when we have all items associated with the project at the production facility. 

Step 5: The Production Process

Once the agreement is signed, production fee paid in full, pattern, tech pack, production ready sample and all materials are within StitchWorks facility, a start and completion date will be provided to the client. 

  • Production will begin with cutting and bundling then move into construction.  

  • Quality checks will be performed throughout the production process, with a final quality check of the completed items at the end of production.

  • Items are folded and packaged as instituted by the client. 

  • Client is informed of production completion and given tracking information to receive shipped items. Or schedule pick up for local clients.