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I am building a new line of modest one-piece swimsuits and need a skilled partner who can take my hand-drawn sketches all the way through to finished garments. The key areas I want to cover together are pattern making, fabric selection that balances coverage with stretch and chlorine resistance, and the full sewing / assembly of fit-approved samples. Here is what I have and what I need from you: • My sketches with notes on the desired silhouette, coverage points, and a few colour ideas. • Professional patterns graded across a small size range. • Guidance on sourcing quality swim fabric, lining, and notions that meet modesty requirements. • Construction of first samples, revisions if needed, and a short pilot run once we lock the fit. If you routinely work with Lycra, spandex blends, cover-stitch machines and swim-appropriate elastics, we should be a great match. Please share examples of similar swim or activewear projects you have completed and tell me roughly how you like to structure milestones from pattern draft through to production. Looking forward to collaborating on a suit line women can feel confident and comfortable in.
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Location: New York, United States
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Hello, I am a fashion designer and pattern maker specialising in modest swimwear and activewear. I will take your hand‑drawn sketches and develop: (1) professional digital patterns (using Gerber or Optitex), graded across your size range (e.g., XS‑XL), (2) fabric sourcing guidance for chlorine‑resistant stretch fabrics (nylon/spandex blends) with proper lining for modesty, (3) construction of first samples using cover‑stitch machines and swim‑appropriate elastics, (4) fit revisions, and (5) a short pilot run once approved. My milestones include: pattern draft (50%), sample sew & fit review (25%), final revisions & pilot (25%). I have experience with modest swimwear and activewear – examples available. Timeline: 6–8 weeks for pattern, sample, and pilot. Best regards.
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Hello, I’d be happy to help develop your modest one-piece swimwear line from sketches through to finished samples. I have experience with stretch garments, including Lycra/spandex activewear and swimwear construction, and can support the full process: pattern making, fabric and trim selection, sample sewing, and fit revisions. I can: Turn your sketches into technical patterns Create graded sizes for your initial range Recommend suitable chlorine-resistant swim fabrics and linings Produce and refine fit samples until approved Prepare patterns for a small production run My workflow is milestone-based: pattern draft → first sample → fit adjustments → final approval → production-ready set. Happy to review your sketches and get started.
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