Running a fashion business requires a wide range of skills. Many budding designers have fantastic ideas but aren’t sure where to start — and very few have the time or expertise to do it all themselves.
In 2018, I founded Marren Hager Fashion Services to support small fashion businesses by offering a range of pre-production services to help designers bring their products to life.
Pattern Cutting and Grading – from £35 per hour*
After your initial design idea, the next step is creating a pattern for your garment. Patterns can be developed from blocks or existing patterns, by replicating a vintage garment, draping on the stand, or digitally. Fit sessions and pattern adjustments will follow after your first toile and sample are made. Once your final pattern is approved, it can be graded across your full size range.
Sewing Toiles and Samples – from £20 per hour*
Once your first pattern is ready, it’s always wise to make a toile to ensure everything is as it should be. Then, a sample garment can be created using your chosen fabric.
Technical – from £35 per hour*
Communicating with a factory can be daunting and time-consuming. Avoid costly mistakes by providing them with clear, detailed spec sheets, tech packs, and flat garment illustrations.
E-Commerce Listing – from £18 per hour*
Once your product is ready to sell, it’s time to get it online. Product listings require clear photography, accurate measurements, engaging descriptions, and effective SEO to help your pieces find the right audience.
*Rates depend on project complexity and may vary.