FAQ
What is the first step once I connect with my Account Manager?
The first step in the process is your Account Manager will set up a time to meet you over the phone. On this phone call you will set up your bi-weekly phone call schedule along with scheduling your first design consultation. Your design consultation will be a meeting either in-person or virtually where you will meet with your Account Manager and Pattern Maker to discuss the details of your product. Following this meeting, you will receive guidance on fabric sources and vendors to order your fabric and raw materials.
What should I have ready for my first design consultation?
We do require that you provide reference sample(s) so that your Account Manager can talk through each with you to better and more clearly understand what you are envisioning for each style. Reference samples and reference images are the best way for our team to see and feel the different components or ideas you have in mind, they act as a tool to understand your specific vision as accurately as possible from the beginning. Another thing to prepare that will help significantly would be to have a list of fabric blends, colorways and/or prints that you may like most similar to your end goal.
Where should I begin with a smaller budget?
The most budget friendly options when starting a line with us would be utilizing our Lefty Line Pattern Library or any of our catalog items that have been pre-developed and are ready to go. These options offer different levels of customization depending on which route you take, but you will always be able to use your own labels and packaging. If you have any questions about this, our sales team will happily walk you through our options and what each one will look like.
What if I have no fabric sourcing knowledge?
That is no problem at all, we will help guide you in your search for the right fabric and materials. We just ask that you do a bit of research or simply look through your closet to get a bit of an idea of what fiber blends you do or don’t want. The more specific information you have when beginning the project, the better! We will guide you through this process and connect you with our vendors but do not directly purchase your fabric for you.
*(importance of providing reference samples)
What is a healthy timeline to expect to launch my brand once I start working with you all?
Lead times are extremely difficult to predict due to sourcing timelines and sample rounds/revisions being unpredictable. However, once a sample is complete and approved we can provide a time and action calendar for production. Please note for domestic production we would also need all fabric and trims in-house before providing this timeline.
Can you make non-apparel items?