Industry Book Review
Get It Made: Build Your Clothing Line From Idea To Reality
Author: Mindy Martell, "The Apparel Mentor" / Reviewer: Dave Gardner
Get It Made is a comprehensive guide specifically designed to help aspiring fashion designers and entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of apparel manufacturing. Author Mindy Martell, with over 15 years of experience in the industry, offers a step-by-step roadmap to transform clothing line dreams into reality.
As an industry insider, Mindy shares her invaluable insights, knowledge, and secrets that are often kept hidden from outsiders. She covers everything from choosing the right materials and factories to managing production timelines and quality control. She reveals real-world stories and experiences of other apparel entrepreneurs who have faced similar challenges.
Get It Made is targeted primarily at individuals who are looking to start or grow their own clothing line. This includes aspiring fashion designers with little to no experience in manufacturing, emerging fashion brands seeking to improve their production processes, and entrepreneurs interested in entering the apparel industry. Essentially, anyone who wants to understand the complexities of apparel manufacturing and turn their clothing ideas into tangible products will benefit from this book.
In her book, Mindy includes worksheets, templates, and actionable plans to help readers stay organized and focused. Get It Made provides the necessary tools and knowledge to overcome the hurdles of apparel manufacturing and successfully launch your clothing line.
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What other experts are saying…
Will Duncan, Executive Director, SEAMS; The Association & Voice of the US sewn products industry: “This is a valuable resource to any apparel entrepreneur and clothing designer. From honing an initial design concept to selecting manufacturers, this book Mindy walks you through the real-world steps.”
Xochil Herrera Scheer, Apparel Engineer; Product Development Expert; Owner, The Chicago Pattern Maker: “Mindy is a trusted guide who presents information in an approachable way, yet doesn’t sugarcoat the fact that starting a business in fashion isn’t easy. She helps to navigate through the nuances and noise so entrepreneurs who follow the program have a big advantage over their competition.”
Mindy Martell, "The Apparel Mentor"
About Mindy Martell
Mindy Martell started the St. Paul, Minnesota-based Clothier Design Source, a design house and one of the first woman-owned apparel factories in the US to help clients get their ideas and products made by mentoring new entrepreneurs and helping them navigate the complicated apparel industry.
After working for several clothing lines, in 2003, she decided to quit the corporate world to create tools and programs for aspiring apparel entrepreneurs. She started a design house and one of the first woman-owned apparel factories in the US (Clothier Design Source), helping clients get their ideas and products made ever since. She has created and helped others create thousands of different products.
She also created the Apparel Academy course and wrote the resource book, Get It Made, earning her the title, "The Apparel Mentor". Mindy is member of the Board of Directors of the SEAMS association.
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