YOUR BRAND

& OUR EXPERTISE 

EMPOWERING APPAREL BRANDS TO FIND THEIR BEST PATH FORWARD

    Guided Makers is your premier apparel startup and product creation consultancy, boasting decades of combined industry expertise across various disciplines. We empower clothing companies with tailored business strategies and exceptional product creation, guiding them to success in the apparel industry. Whether you're launching a sustainable fashion startup or seeking expert fashion brand consulting, our apparel consultancy services are designed to help you thrive.

Trust us to support your clothing line from launch to navigating the complexities of the apparel world.

SUPPORT AT EVERY STAGE

ESTABLISHED BRANDS

  • Yes, if you've been in business for a number of years and have some market familiarity. You may have repeat customers and managing good sales revenues.

  • We offer consulting and full product development services to established brands.

    Services may include strategic brand assessments product assortments, fit standardization and re-sourcing.

    No project too big or too small! Leverage our decades of expertise!

  • We will work with you to understand your needs and create a comprehensive path forward for your project.

    We will create a team specialized on your product type to ensure best outcomes for your brand.

    We offer short and long term support.

START UP BRANDS

  • You have an idea and have not yet started to create and sell product.

    You may have a business plan but if not, we've got you covered.

  • We can work from just your product concept/ideas. No sketches, designs, samples required at this stage.

  • Our early stage clients leverage our PLAN program, brand asset creation services, product development and sourcing.

    For beyond the product, we provide supporting services to get you started - website building, photography guidance and go to market direction

GROWING BRANDS

  • You're already in business with product to sell/selling. You are smaller scale and looking to improve your brand performance, increase sales or maybe streamlining your strategies and operations.

  • We would work with you to gather data such as sales, opportunities, product sourcing status, brand position and competitors.

    If this is not readily available, we have you covered and work with you to build reporting and systems for business management!

    We’ll do the heavy lifting to gather and then identify opportunities for transformation to ensure your success.

  • Our EVOLVE program is built to help you reinvigorate and grow your business. Guided Makers uses industry expertise to evaluate your business operations and apparel business strategy, putting you on a growth path. Whether you're looking to refresh your brand or enhance your product offerings, our fashion brand consulting services provide the insights and support you need to thrive.

    Additional services may include product design & development, patternmaking and tech packs.

“WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT”

At Guided Makers, we value collaboration with our clients. Our apparel and brand creation consultancy approach is rooted in ongoing communication, cooperation, and interaction throughout the entire client journey.

Each brand is unique and benefits from customized conversations, apparel business strategies and implementation. We offer no online courses, subscriptions, or membership in a large community; instead, we provide one-on-one support at every stage. This personalized attention ensures that your fashion brand consulting experience is tailored specifically to your needs, helping you achieve success in the competitive market.

“The support and expertise at Guided Makers has made the impossible seem possible! I am so thankful.”

Joan Kaijala, Founder & CEO of Running Pea

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT:

HARLOW SPORT

3D DEVELOPMENT

Guided Makers always keeps a pulse on the newest technologies we can use to support our clients. In the case of Harlow Sport, we utilized 3D design and fit during the development process. The amazing world of 3D Design allows for an expedited design process, creates less waste, and can lower overall cost.

How Does it Work?!

It all starts with a traditional 2D pattern for the garment.

The 2D patterns are transformed by using one of the 3D software’s available on the market, like Browzwear or CLO 3D. These programs allow technical designers to virtually ‘stitch’ together the garment. The designer can upload information about the fabric being used so that the software can accurately represent the stretch, drape, weight and other mechanical properties of the textile.

Once the pattern is ‘stitched’ together it is placed onto a form (aka body) specified to whatever size and shape you are looking to fit. This allows you to see garment on several sizes easily and makes evaluating base and graded sizes accurately, efficiently and cost effectively.

It can be difficult to find fit models who measure exactly to your specifications. With 3D there is never a concern over finding the perfect model.

Utilizing 3D also allows participants in the development process to have full visibility even if they can’t be in the room at the time of fit or sampling.

High resolution images and models can be sent and shared easily across time zones and locations.

Guided Makers client Harlow Sport is changing the game for women’s club sports. They are founded on the idea that “ …life’s happiest moments are fueled by sunshine, connection, and movement.” They’ve created premium athleisure for women want to participate in club sports while remaining fashionable, performance driven and sustainable.

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