Comments on: Copying processes

By: Fashion-Incubator

Fashion-Incubator — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 23:12:02 +0000

Copying processes #2

I was glad to see the enthusiastic comments in response to my first post. Similarly, I’m glad you all are realizing that the clothing police will not come and get you if you deconstruct a thrift store item. By the…

By: Jess

Jess — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 03:49:58 +0000

Speaking of copying. I was reading this article: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m5072/is_33_27/ai_n15396387 about how textile designers were cracking down on manufacturers using copyrighted patterns on fabrics. I was aware that using patterned fabrics requires a license but the fact that you could get sued for just being the manufacturer (atleast that's how I read it) and not the actual clothing company is scary. Also, the fact that you could be buying fabric that could have copyright infringments and not even know it. How can we protect ourselves?

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:55:34 +0000

Very interesting piece. You would be surprised at the number of clothing brands worldwide, that do not have any design personnel on staff. Season to season, year to year, they rely on existing garments in the marketplace, to be subjected to a “process” of interpretation, in hope this new restyling will re-emerge in a new line break.Many
retailers request “concept” garments to be sent to them, by designers, that have manufacturing sources.If deemed acceptable, they will expect you to do develop this garment to their specifications, and most importantly, engineer it to a specific price point for them. In return,you become a freelance designer/manufacturer, and are entitled to a piece of the profit. In order, you design , source fabric/notions , manufacture, finance, ship. And you thought designing apparel was fun.
Tom

By: Gigi

Gigi — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 18:47:08 +0000

I’m all set. I have a lovely 1970s-era sport coat that my son recently bought at Goodwill. He and his friends went to a party dressed as anchormen (from the Will Farrell movie). It’s a doozie and I can’t wait to tear into it! I love buying garments at thrift stores and taking them apart. It’s such a wonderful – and cheap – way to learn.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 06:42:19 +0000

OK, since YOU brought it up, what’s a “bluff pocket” please? It’s driving me crazy. Thanks, M

By: Jinjer Markley

Jinjer Markley — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:26:28 +0000

oh, yes, bluff pockets, that sound awesome!

that “whatever works best for you” thing is a response to teaching
non-professionals to sew. Since it’s supposed to be done, they resent
being told their skills are insufficient to sew things the correct/most efficient way. And they aren’t paying their salaries
from it (usually), so theydon’t care if THEIR way is inefficient.
different demographic from the one you’re trying to reach.

Actually, you’re the only person I’ve ever met trying to reach the
demographic I’m in (trying to start a line with potential to grow). As
you’ve said before, those “industrial sewing secrets” books are always
targeted at home sewers, and I’ve usually been dissappointed with their contents.
I’d hire you if I had the cash. sigh, cashflow is such a dream…