Savantpatterns

I've worked in the trade since 1980, primarily as a production patternmaker. In 1995, I started my own business providing pattern and sewing services to the trade. In 1997, I wrote The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing. In 2005, I began Fashion-Incubator.com, which quickly became the industry's flagship site for self education and information. I opened my own factory last year, to provide small lot production to small companies and fill ins for established brands. We also provide in depth training and consulting, to include rapid product development (patterns and protos while you wait). The majority of my experience has been coats, suits, leather garments and complex engineered sewn products.

Our latest endeavor is Manufacturing Boot Camp, a free*, immersive educational experience wherein we cut and sew products that are donated to worthy charities. In Fall 2015, we cut and sewed 125 heavy, winter coats for children -in 4 days. For Spring 2016, we're making 250 dresses for needy seniors. There is no cost for training but attendees contribute toward purchasing needed materials. Anyone is invited to apply regardless of experience. At our first event, fully half of the participants, had never sewn at all.