August 3, 2016 Register for Apparel Manufacturing Boot Camp Fall 2016 by Kathleen Fasanella Whew, running this sewing factory is a full time job (contact me if you’re looking for a sewing factory). No wonder my posting suffers. I’d meant to post this weeks ago but registration for the Fall 2016 Apparel Manufacturing Boot Camp is open.… Read More...
April 10, 2016 What is shade marking? by Kathleen Fasanella Yesterday, we did a training on shade marking, marking and bundling for our Spring Boot Camp training event (we still have a few openings) so this is a perfect time to discuss shade marking in more depth. I’d initially broached the subject 11 years ago in a post referring to bundling and bagging so this is a perfect follow up.… Read More...
March 27, 2016 How to not lose a finger when cutting by Kathleen Fasanella Hello boys and girls, still here but pulled in a thousand directions getting the factory running smoothly. Things are going well and we have some open production slots so call or email if you’re looking for low minimum production sewing. Moving on.… Read More...
November 8, 2013 The fastest way to pattern and prototype by Kathleen Fasanella Being able to pattern and prototype quickly requires the right mix of people, skills, tools and most all, time. Lack any of those and you can’t speed up much. If you’re the one doing it all, your cycle time will be related to your own efficiencies and time.… Read More...
June 23, 2010 My shop: Plant organization pt.4 by Kathleen Fasanella Update 6/26/2015 -This entry is deprecated. I’ve bought a larger building off site and no longer work in the facility described here. I will update this post soon. As any rational person would imagine, a post about factory organization opens with a picture of a humming bird nest and a bit of Scottish poetry.… Read More...
