In this episode I’m chatting with Abbie Ellis, co-founder of Stitch Method - a Chicago fashion agency that helps you DEFINE your market, DEVELOP your product and DELIVER it to your customers. In the interview, she walks through a step by step overview of the production process, how to work backwards from costing and budgeting to design, and why a tech pack is essential for every product, no matter how simple or where you’re manufacturing. You will learn: How long it takes to go from idea to production (hint: it’s longer than you think!) How much you should budget to get your design into production How to know whether you should manufacture overseas or locally A step by step walk through of the production process from start to finish Why your factory is one of your most valuable resources How to work backwards from costing and budgeting to design The value of thinking bigger picture and creating long term goals Guest Info & Resources: Stitch Method Production Checklist Enjoy the show? You can help us out by: Rating us on iTunes - it really helps! Subscribing on iTunes - I appreciate each and every one of you! Looking for more resources? Get free fashion design templates, tutorials and more from Successful Fashion Designer