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As kidswear manufacturers, The first question we get from new clients is usually: "Can you make this?" And the second, almost immediately after: "How much will it cost?" Both are the right questions to ask. In today's economy, we know that our clients are watching their margins carefully, and their customers are equally price-conscious. But nobody wants to compromise on quality. That's the tension every boutique brand lives with, and it's why we think it's important for you t

If you've been in the children's clothing business for any length of time, you've noticed that smocking never really goes away. Trends come and go, but hand-smocked dresses keep showing up in the bestseller lists of boutiques from New Orleans to London to Sydney. ​ And yet, if you're a brand that doesn't currently offer smocked pieces, the idea of adding them can feel daunting. Hand smocking sounds expensive. It sounds slow. It sounds like a niche product for a niche customer

Most brands choose their first manufacturer based on price. Makes sense, right? You're watching your budget, you've got quotes from three or four suppliers, they all seem to be making the same thing so you just go with the one that is the most economical. But the brands that come to us after a bad experience with another manufacturer? That experience has little to do with price. What they say is: "The bulk didn't match the sample." “They are not flexible in giving me what I w