What We Offer
Fashion Strategy Consultation
Starting at $100
August Special for 45 Minutes consultation.
Perfect for new brands, existing apparel companies, and designers looking for professional guidance.
Includes collection review, product development strategy, fit development, manufacturing advice, technical design questions, and next steps for your project.
Regular Price: $250
Pattern Making & Prototype Development
Starting at $300 per style
Digital pattern making for women's, men's, and children's apparel.
Services include first prototype patterns, sample development, fit corrections, pattern revisions, pattern cards with sewing instructions, DXF files, and production-ready patterns.
Pricing varies depending on garment complexity.
Technical Design & Tech Packs
Starting at $300 per style
Professional technical packages for domestic or overseas manufacturing.
Includes flat sketches, Points of Measure (POMs), garment specifications, construction details, fit comments, measurement charts, grading review, and production documentation.
Technical Training & Mentorship
Starting at $125 per hour
Private one-on-one training for aspiring technical designers, fashion startups, and product developers.
Training topics include:
Pattern making fundamentals
How to copy an existing garment into a pattern
Creating professional POM charts
Technical specification sheets
Fit development
Basic grading
Industry terminology
Preparing garments for production
August Special
45 Minute Fashion Development Consultation
August Only: $100
Regular Price: $250
Whether you're just starting your clothing brand or you're already developing a collection, this one-on-one consultation is designed to help you avoid costly mistakes and move your project forward with confidence.
With over 20 years of experience in apparel product development, technical design, digital pattern making, and fit development, I'll answer your questions and provide practical guidance tailored to your project.
During Your Consultation We Can Cover:
Collection planning and product strategy.
Reviewing your current designs, sketches, tech packs, or samples.
The step-by-step apparel development process from concept to production.
How prototypes are developed and what happens during fittings.
Pattern making and fit development.
Technical design and specification sheets.
How to create professional Points of Measure (POMs).
Basic grading concepts and size specifications.
Industry terminology and how apparel teams communicate.
Factory readiness and what manufacturers expect.
Fabric, trims, sampling, and production planning.
Choosing between domestic and overseas manufacturing.
How to prepare before hiring a pattern maker or technical designer.
Training and Mentorship Available
If you're interested in learning the technical side of apparel development, I also offer one-on-one training sessions for aspiring technical designers, product developers, and fashion entrepreneurs.
Popular training topics include:
How to copy an existing garment into a production-ready pattern using practical industry techniques.
Creating professional Points of Measure (POM) charts.
Developing technical specification sheets for your first prototype.
Understanding fit comments and pattern corrections.
Basic grading principles.
Reading and understanding tech packs.
Industry terminology used by designers, technical designers, pattern makers, and factories.
How fittings are conducted in professional apparel companies.
Who This Consultation Is For
Fashion startups.
Independent clothing brands.
Influencers launching apparel collections.
Existing brands developing new collections.
Fashion entrepreneurs looking for professional guidance.
Junior technical designers that want additional training.
Junior pattern makers / hobbyists that want additional training.
If you’re new to the industry or want to transition from whatever department and focus on technical design.
Basic Optitex Pattern Making Training on how to make a t-shirt or tank top. Get to know the basic functions on how to operate optitex. 2 hours min.
Optional Premium Freelance Services for established brands
Fit Sessions (Minimum 2 hours) — $90/hour
Factory Communication & Production Support — $90/hour
Collection Review (5–20 styles) — Starting at $500
Fit Model Casting Call (4 hours) — Starting at $350 for 4 hours
Fractional Technical Design Consultant (Weekly or Monthly Retainer) — Price varies based on size of your team.
Technical Design Team Workflow Audit (Minimum 2 hours) — $150/hour
Training on how to conduct a fitting and troubleshoot — $350.00 for 4 hours
Optitex Pattern Software Training — $350.00 for 2 hours.
Book Your Session
READ TERMS AND SERVICES BEFORE CONTACTING ARLENE
Take advantage of this limited-time August special and receive expert guidance before investing thousands of dollars into sampling and production.
August Special: $100 for a 45-minute consultation
Appointments are available in person in Los Angeles or virtually via Zoom.
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.