Are you ready to embark on the journey of developing your sample collection? In the world of fashion, Tech Packs are your essential companions, and knowing precisely what's expected from them is your gateway to success.

This course is your comprehensive guide, ensuring that every facet of Tech Packs is demystified. By the end, you'll possess the knowledge to create and confidently navigate Tech Packs like a seasoned pro, and be ready to bring your fashion vision to life.

THIS IS NOT TAUGHT IN FASHION SCHOOLS!…

This course is not theory, it’s actual working knowledge shared with you.

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• learn in two weeks

(what I learned in 25 years)

Go at a comfortable pace by completing one module per day. You can go faster or slower too. It is up to you! Each module is presented in fully narrated videos, with additional visuals and tips.

• Only $399

LESS than the cost of hiring a Freelance Tech Designer to create ONE Tech Pack!

• All fashion FORMS templates included

(a $40 value)

17-Page Tech Pack Template, Purchase Orders, Cost Sheet, Cut Tickets and all the forms you’ll need for your Fashion Start-Up.

• fashion Figures + Flats templates included

(a $30 value)

All my Fashion Figures & Technical Flats Templates.

• Countless professional Tech pack examples

Each Module includes a variety of Tech Pack page examples. A priceless sneak peak at how it’s really done in the biz! Not a random guy on YouTube printing on blanks, but how large companies with in-house teams communicate.

• bonus 30 min 1-on-1 consulting session

(for pre-sale customers - a $125 value)

A live video-chat to review your Tech Pack and answer your additional questions

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Browse the lessons…

• INTRO

  • • Welcome and tips on following this course.

  • • Understanding the Apparel Industry mindset. And how to best navigate it.

  • • A snapshot of the workflow from Design through Production.

  • • Choosing the best format for your business.

    Plus, a glance at Apparel Software and newer tools such as Procreate.

  • • Understanding the evolution of the Tech Pack during Development through Production.

  • • The items you should have at hand at all times and what they are used for to create a Tech Pack.

    • Our top choices from Amazon and the reasons why they are the best for efficiency and value for your buck.

  • • How to assign style numbers

    • How to assign style names

    • Properly describing a garment

  • • What is exactly a division, types and why it is important to assign categories.

  • • Understanding seasons, deliveries within seasons and shipping dates

  • • Learn the factors to keep in mind when assigning a size range

    • Choosing your base size and fit model

  • • Textiles basics and assigning why you should assign fabric codes

  • • Types of contractors in the garment industry

    • Why full package contractors might not be your best option

• Module 1:

cover

• Module 2:

Sketch

  • • Fashion sketch vs Fashion flat. When to use each and why

    • Streamlining your illustrations using the Effortless Fashion Figures templates

  • • What types of elements must be included and how to organize the information

  • • What are target specs and how to create them

  • • What to include and how to describe your design details

  • • Communicating your design intent properly

    • General etiquette

    • Common issues and how to solve them

• Module 3:

construction

  • • How to streamline your flat sketching using the Effortless Fashion Flats templates

    • Understanding key details and how to organize the information on the page

  • • Understanding cutting for sampling and manufacturing

    • Filling out cut tickets and manufacturing orders

  • • Understanding the basics of clothing construction

    • Key elements to keep in mind when designing a garment

    • The information that must be included in your tech pack and how to display it on our graphics

  • • What are the steps including in the finishing process and how to properly display them on your instructions

  • • Conveying ‘Quality of Make’ expectations

    • General etiquette when communicating feedback

    • Common issues and how to solve them

• Module 4:

labels & tags

  • • Label requirements

    • What to consider when deciding placement and construction details

    • Examples and Adobe Illustrator templates included for your use

  • • How to create tag placement instructions

• Module 5:

send outs

  • • What types of treatments are considered embellishing

    • How to provide images and accurate instructions

  • • Basics of printing on fabrics and finished garments

    • Creating your print instructions. How to provide images and accurate details

  • • Additional types of ‘send-outs’

    • How to merge the information with your construction page

• Module 6:

dye & wash

  • • Fabric dye vs. garment dye

    • Basic understanding of the process and types of dyes

    • Filling out your page and creating additional instructions

    • Choosing the right Pantone book

  • • Fabric wash vs. garment wash

    • Basic understanding of the process

    • Overview of treatments

    • Filling out your page and creating additional instructions

• Module 7:

bill of materials

  • • Categorizing your fabrics correctly

    • Possible hidden fabrics to look for

    • Identifying placement

    • Gathering yields

  • • Listing your trims

    • Possible hidden trims to look for

    • Understanding the different units of measure

    • Gathering yields

  • • Thread categories

    • Thread types and how to choose the right thread for your design

    • Gathering yields

  • • Listing all your label, tags and packaging materials

  • • Creating your cost sheet using our templates

• Module 8:

fabric

  • • Understanding the details required to fill out this page

    • Where to find the information

    • Communicating with your vendors

  • • Introduction to fabric dyeing and printing

    • Challenges with fabric dyeing and printing

  • • Introduction to fabric laundering, why this is done, how and by whom

  • • What does fabric testing do?

    • When is it necessary?

    • Overview of fabric testing process and who takes care of it. Can I do my own testing?

• Module 9:

colorway

  • • Factors to keep in mind when choosing your color offerings

  • • Factors to keep in mind when choosing your trims colors

• Module 10:

pattern

  • • Checking sample against pattern, against pattern card and why you should not skip this step

  • • Additional images commonly included on this page and their purpose

• Module 11:

spec sheet

  • • What is a POM?

    • Knowing which POMs you need depending on the type of garment

    • Streamlining setting up the POMs using the Grading Rules template provided

  • • What is a ‘Spec’?

    • Half vs. Total Measurements

  • • How to properly lay a garment in order to ‘spec’ it.

    • Where is the HPS depending on the type of garment

    • Step-by-step on how-to-measure a garment

    • Challenging measurements and how-to-measure instructions for the factory

  • • Stages of development and production

    • Updating the spec sheet correctl

• Module 12:

fit comments

  • • Stages of development and production

    • Updating the spec sheet correctly

  • • Variables when identifying the stages of development and production

  • • Understanding the fit comments process

    • Key fit issues and adjustments

    • Using correct and accurate vocabulary

    • How to take pictures correctly during fittings

    • How to clearly organize the information

  • • Who should attend the fitting

    • Who should perform the fitting

    • General fitting room etiquette

• Module 13:

grading

  • • What is grading

    • Factors to keep in mind when choosing your grade rules

  • • What is a size run • Testing your size run

• Module 14:

Quality control

  • • How many specs to include

    • Selecting the correct specs depending on the design and fabrication

    • Streamlining the set up

  • • Checking construction QC

    • Conveying issues properly

• Module 15:

packing

  • • Using the correct language on your instructions

    • Providing visuals

  • • Factors to keep in mind when choosing how to pack your garments

• Module 16:

shipping

  • • Labeling instructions, documentation and visuals

  • • Why reading your vendor manual before shipping is a serious task

• module 17: history

  • • Who is in charge of updates

    • What kind of information is included