| The apparel manufacturing business is a very small | | | | To avail the services of a pattern contractor, you will |
| part of the larger industry that is more correctly known | | | | have to forward them a detailed plan of your product |
| as sewn product manufacturing. Terms such as | | | | line, time limit and quantities desired along with a brief |
| fashion industry, clothing manufacturing and industrial | | | | summary of your production and marketing plan. After |
| sewing are all part of the sewn products industry. All | | | | reviewing your requirements, the contractor will |
| these industries basically operate with the same kind | | | | produce one sample to your specifications and send it |
| of materials such as sewing machines and fabrics or | | | | to you for approval. Once your product meets your |
| any other kind of non-apparel items like handbags, | | | | approval, the sewing contractor will proceed with |
| backpacks, tablecloths, baby diapers or hot air balloons. | | | | production. |
| Industrial sew contractors are those who provide | | | | Pattern contractors offer services like contract |
| production sewing pattern services for all these | | | | sewing, clothing manufacture, apparel design, sample |
| materials and products. Sewing pattern makers fall in a | | | | clothes, pattern making, dress drafting, fabric |
| category known as "single-needle" because it requires | | | | embroidery and much more. Different contractors |
| the greatest of accuracy and experience in the | | | | specialize in different areas such as industrial sewing, |
| needle-trades. In addition to pattern engineering and | | | | medical sewing, canvas sewing, leather sewing, |
| design, sewing pattern makers may also specialize in | | | | material sourcing and engineering. |
| other services in product development such as sizing | | | | Before choosing an industrial sewing contractor, make |
| standards, size specifications sewing specifications and | | | | sure the contractor offers the services you want and |
| fitting. | | | | get all the details in writing. Prior to confirming the |
| Sewing pattern contractors cater to a wide array of | | | | services of a contractor, keep in mind the contractor's |
| industries, including military, medical, recreational, aviation | | | | availability, services, products, reputation and safety |
| ground support and government. They provide | | | | record. By understanding such vital information, you |
| comprehensive sewing solutions from creative | | | | should be able to find the pattern contractor that is |
| concept and design to development and production. | | | | best for your sewing, sample and clothing needs. |