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no more guessing. just growing.

No More Blah. Let’s Build a Process That Sparks Joy!

Make it yours, fully. Make it fun again. And make it finally work without the constant overwhelm or panic.

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HEY, DESIGNER OR BUSINESS OWNER

Trying to launch your line… kinda randomly?

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Let me guess you’re ready to finally get that clothing line off the ground—or at least stop duct-taping your production process together.

Because when it comes to…

  • Turning ideas into actual garments

  • Making patterns that fit (and actually make sense)

  • Building a brand that’s legit—not just DIY chaos

…you’re spinning your wheels, wasting samples, and stuck in "figure it out later" mode.

That’s where I come in. I help fashion designers and clothing brands go from sketch to sample with clarity, confidence, and clean execution—no production drama, no guessing games, no overwhelm. Just real support from someone who gets it.

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(YEP, THAT’S ME ↓)

Hey, I’m Arlene

I’m a Senior Technical Designer, pattern-making pro, fit perfectionist, and part-time creative problem solver for fashion brands like yours.

My goal? To take the overwhelm out of development and replace it with structure, clarity, and a whole lot less second-guessing.

Because launching a clothing line shouldn’t feel like a gamble — or a full-time job on top of your actual job.

I’ll help you bring your vision to life, stay on track, and build a brand that’s production-ready and true to you — without burning out or blowing your budget.

Wanna know how I got here?

Call me!

Services Offered

    • Training and mentoring junior technical designers

    • Supporting junior team members during live fit sessions

    • Assisting teams with fit analysis and fit correction strategies

    • Managing development workflow and prioritization

    • Cross-functional team collaboration

    • Supporting communication between design, production, and factories

    • Technical guidance for garment construction and fit standards

    • Problem-solving support throughout development stages

    • Organizing and streamlining fit and development processes

    • Maintaining consistency across product categories and teams

    • Most importantly, treat people with respect.

    • Technical package development

    • Detailed garment specifications & POMs

    • Measurement standards & fit standards

    • Grading increments & grade rule evaluation

    • Construction callouts & sewing details

    • Fit comments & fit correction tracking

    • Organizing fit comments from top to bottom for factory clarity

    • Factory-ready tech pack revisions & updates

    • Pattern correction support when factories require technical guidance

    • Troubleshooting fit and construction issues with vendors

    • Reviewing factory patterns and advising correction solutions

    • Construction & manufacturability evaluation

    • Product consistency across categories

    • Development tracking & organization

    • Cross-functional communication support

    • Overseas & domestic factory communication

    • Development follow-up & production coordination

    • Fit comments & correction communication

    • Construction clarification & troubleshooting

    • Technical package updates for vendors

    • Sample review feedback

    • Production issue resolution

    • Timeline management & development tracking

    • Cross-functional team communication

    • Factory fit support & approval process

    • Product consistency & quality control support

    • Proto, SMS, PPS & TOP development support

    • Live fit sessions

    • Fit analysis & troubleshooting

    • Fit corrections

    • Grading review

    • Construction evaluation

    • Sample review & approvals

    • Proto through TOP support

    • Product consistency & fit standards

    • Concept to production support

    • Sample development coordination

    • Cross-functional collaboration

    • Factory communication

    • Timeline & workflow support

    • Development process troubleshooting

    • Production readiness review

    • First patterns

    • Digital patternmaking

    • Production-ready patterns

    • Pattern corrections

    • Pattern balancing

    • Fit-based pattern adjustments

    • Spec and pattern alignment

    • Womenswear

    • Juniors

    • Plus Size

    • Petite

    • Menswear

    • Kids

    • Swimwear

    • Lingerie

    • Knitwear

    • Wovens

    • Activewear

    • Gerber

    • Optitex

    • PLM Systems

    • Adobe Illustrator

    • Microsoft Excel

    • Technical Flats

    • Tech Packs

    • Digital Patternmaking

  • Available for:

    • Freelance projects

    • Contract work

    • Consulting

    • Brand development support

    • Technical problem-solving

    • Fit & construction review

    • Emerging designer support

Work With Arlene