Hey everyone, my fashion line is now at the point where it's time to start manufacturing, awesome! Only thing is... I'm having a hard time finding someone/manufacturing company. Does anybody know anyone or possibly point me in the right direction??
Thanks!
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Okay so I never got any responses LOL. Just an update... I ended up finding someone that was willing to work with me here in Dallas. But at the last minute, pulled out, retiring early!
I'm so frustrated right now. Everybody that I call wants to do a mass production -- something we are not ready for! I knew that this was going to take a lot of commitment, patience, and determination... but geeez it's starting to wear me down!
I'm just venting...
I'm so frustrated right now. Everybody that I call wants to do a mass production -- something we are not ready for! I knew that this was going to take a lot of commitment, patience, and determination... but geeez it's starting to wear me down!
I'm just venting...
Hey Ang ~ Have you tried advertising for a smaller company to accept your jobs?
When my oldest sister who lives just outside of STL, wanted to stay home with her girls while they were still in grade & middle schools, she sewed fencing uniforms for her husband's aunt in Ohio who had a contract with a company to sew a lesser amount than a large manufacturing company would do. All material was shipped to my sister who had an industrial sewing machine and serger. Sometimes my brother-in-law would cut the fabric from the patterns in mass quantities for each size. He had built a large table down in the basement to do this.
She sewed the uniforms for several years then went to school to become an Interior Designer where she contracts sometimes with individuals to sew window dressings, seat covers, etc. She also at times sews things herself. Maybe you can get on Craigslists or some other free advertising sites to obtain services for what you need.
Just a thought. Good luck!
P.S. You're doing great, just hang in there. Your dreams will come true, just keep believing in yourself
When my oldest sister who lives just outside of STL, wanted to stay home with her girls while they were still in grade & middle schools, she sewed fencing uniforms for her husband's aunt in Ohio who had a contract with a company to sew a lesser amount than a large manufacturing company would do. All material was shipped to my sister who had an industrial sewing machine and serger. Sometimes my brother-in-law would cut the fabric from the patterns in mass quantities for each size. He had built a large table down in the basement to do this.
She sewed the uniforms for several years then went to school to become an Interior Designer where she contracts sometimes with individuals to sew window dressings, seat covers, etc. She also at times sews things herself. Maybe you can get on Craigslists or some other free advertising sites to obtain services for what you need.
Just a thought. Good luck!
P.S. You're doing great, just hang in there. Your dreams will come true, just keep believing in yourself
Bringing the great ideas to market is often the hardest part. I'm not in the buisness,, but it occured to me that you were looking for a small buisness in the clothing manufacturing line,, and I thought of the outfit that I buy my jeans from.
They are called USAJEANS. Their line is restricted to just that,, jeans for the wheelchair population. I don't know if they would be interested in expanding their line,,, or doing some small lot manufacturing,,, but they are nice people to deal with and you might be able to talk them into something. Heck,, phonecalls are cheap.
They have a website,, www.USAJEANS.net ,, if that's okay to put here. I guess if Simon doesn't approve, he'll remove it. They have a toll free number, too,, but it may be just for ordering. Even if it is,, they can probably steer you to the boss, if you ask. It's 800-935-5170.
Hope you find someone to work with.
ed
They are called USAJEANS. Their line is restricted to just that,, jeans for the wheelchair population. I don't know if they would be interested in expanding their line,,, or doing some small lot manufacturing,,, but they are nice people to deal with and you might be able to talk them into something. Heck,, phonecalls are cheap.
They have a website,, www.USAJEANS.net ,, if that's okay to put here. I guess if Simon doesn't approve, he'll remove it. They have a toll free number, too,, but it may be just for ordering. Even if it is,, they can probably steer you to the boss, if you ask. It's 800-935-5170.
Hope you find someone to work with.
ed
QUOTE (Hapahowlee @ Jul 28 2009, 05:28 PM) 
Hey Ang ~ Have you tried advertising for a smaller company to accept your jobs?
When my oldest sister who lives just outside of STL, wanted to stay home with her girls while they were still in grade & middle schools, she sewed fencing uniforms for her husband's aunt in Ohio who had a contract with a company to sew a lesser amount than a large manufacturing company would do. All material was shipped to my sister who had an industrial sewing machine and serger. Sometimes my brother-in-law would cut the fabric from the patterns in mass quantities for each size. He had built a large table down in the basement to do this.
She sewed the uniforms for several years then went to school to become an Interior Designer where she contracts sometimes with individuals to sew window dressings, seat covers, etc. She also at times sews things herself. Maybe you can get on Craigslists or some other free advertising sites to obtain services for what you need.
Just a thought. Good luck!
P.S. You're doing great, just hang in there. Your dreams will come true, just keep believing in yourself
When my oldest sister who lives just outside of STL, wanted to stay home with her girls while they were still in grade & middle schools, she sewed fencing uniforms for her husband's aunt in Ohio who had a contract with a company to sew a lesser amount than a large manufacturing company would do. All material was shipped to my sister who had an industrial sewing machine and serger. Sometimes my brother-in-law would cut the fabric from the patterns in mass quantities for each size. He had built a large table down in the basement to do this.
She sewed the uniforms for several years then went to school to become an Interior Designer where she contracts sometimes with individuals to sew window dressings, seat covers, etc. She also at times sews things herself. Maybe you can get on Craigslists or some other free advertising sites to obtain services for what you need.
Just a thought. Good luck!
P.S. You're doing great, just hang in there. Your dreams will come true, just keep believing in yourself
DUH... why didn't I think of that??
that's exactly what I'm looking for, for now! Thank you so much! QUOTE (edlee @ Jul 28 2009, 05:29 PM)
Bringing the great ideas to market is often the hardest part. I'm not in the buisness,, but it occured to me that you were looking for a small buisness in the clothing manufacturing line,, and I thought of the outfit that I buy my jeans from.
They are called USAJEANS. Their line is restricted to just that,, jeans for the wheelchair population. I don't know if they would be interested in expanding their line,,, or doing some small lot manufacturing,,, but they are nice people to deal with and you might be able to talk them into something. Heck,, phonecalls are cheap.
They have a website,, www.USAJEANS.net ,, if that's okay to put here. I guess if Simon doesn't approve, he'll remove it. They have a toll free number, too,, but it may be just for ordering. Even if it is,, they can probably steer you to the boss, if you ask. It's 800-935-5170.
Hope you find someone to work with.
ed
They are called USAJEANS. Their line is restricted to just that,, jeans for the wheelchair population. I don't know if they would be interested in expanding their line,,, or doing some small lot manufacturing,,, but they are nice people to deal with and you might be able to talk them into something. Heck,, phonecalls are cheap.
They have a website,, www.USAJEANS.net ,, if that's okay to put here. I guess if Simon doesn't approve, he'll remove it. They have a toll free number, too,, but it may be just for ordering. Even if it is,, they can probably steer you to the boss, if you ask. It's 800-935-5170.
Hope you find someone to work with.
ed
ahhh thank you Ed... I bet they could at least point me in the right direction. I will give it a shot!!!
Just another update... someone ended up calling me TODAY... I have a meeting on Tuesday with her!
Thanks for the help, it's always good to have a backup plan so I have learned
Thanks for the help, it's always good to have a backup plan so I have learned
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