Overview
You end up with a cohesive lineup of styles, spec sheets a factory can cut from, and a sample-ready package that reduces remakes, surprises, and last-minute measurement fixes.
I’ll build the style lineup, source fabrics and trims, and turn each look into a production-ready tech pack with clear measurements and construction notes. Next is a short kickoff call and a reference handoff.
I start with what you already have, then I pin down what is still missing so the sample stage does not become guesswork. I make construction decisions early, I write measurements the way a pattern and sample room can use them, and I keep a running list of open questions so you always know what I need from you next.
About me
I’m Morgan Kinnick, a fashion designer focused on getting designs all the way to production. Most clients come to me with strong visual direction and a deadline, then hit the gap between a moodboard and something a sample maker can build. My job is to translate taste into measurements, construction, and decisions that hold up in sewing.
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Selected work
Here are a few fashion design projects where the goal was the same as yours: buildable styles, clean specs, and a sample process that stays on schedule.
Portfolio
6-style capsule lineup. Built a full style lineup from rough references, then aligned silhouettes, trims, and color direction so the set read as one collection. Delivered factory-ready tech packs so sampling could start without back-and-forth on basic construction choices.
Denim fit refresh. Reworked a core denim block after repeated fit issues. Updated measurement points, corrected seam and stitch notes, and tightened tolerances so later samples came back consistent across sizes instead of drifting each round.
Knits and cut-and-sew set. Designed a small knit top and cut-and-sew bottom group with coordinated fabrics and trims. Added artwork placement files and clear callouts so prints landed at the intended size and position on the first sampling pass.
“The samples finally came back matching the drawings, down to the measurements.”
Product manager, an apparel company on a tight calendar
How I work
I run this work like a production schedule, because that is what you are really buying. You will always know what is decided, what is still open, and what I need from you to keep sampling moving.
1. Lineup and direction Week 1 We confirm the style lineup and what each piece needs to do in the range. You share references, any early sketches, target sizes, and a budget guardrail. I turn that into a working list of styles, key details, and decisions we need before tech packs start. 2. Fabric and trims Week 2 I pull fabrics and trims that match the design intent and the price point. You can source yourself or I can source for you. Either way, I will give you alternates for anything that might go out of stock, with notes on hand feel, weight, and match to construction. 3. Tech packs and specs Weeks 3-4 I build the tech packs style by style, including measurements, construction callouts, and clear notes a factory can follow. I flag any detail that affects cost or lead time while there is still time to change it. You review for brand intent, then I lock the specs for sampling. 4. Sampling and revisions Weeks 5-7 You send the packs to your factory, or I can join the handoff to answer questions. When samples arrive, I review photos or fit sessions, write fit notes, and update specs. I focus revisions on what changes the garment in the real world: balance, ease, and build details.
Concept sketches set
A set of concept sketches for each approved style, showing silhouette and key design details so you can align internally before sampling starts.
LINE SHEETS FOR THE RANGE
A line sheet that shows the full style lineup in one place, with names or codes, brief descriptions, and the details that matter for development and costing.
FABRIC AND TRIM SOURCING LIST
A sourcing list with selected fabrics and trims plus alternates, including supplier links, minimums when available, and notes on what each option changes in hand feel and build.
Production-ready tech packs
A complete tech pack per style with flats, measurement spec, construction notes, stitch and seam callouts, and all the information a factory needs to quote and sample.
PATTERN DRAFTING COORDINATION NOTES
A clear set of drafting and construction callouts to support whoever is making patterns, including any fit intent that needs to be protected through grading and sewing.
PRINT AND EMBROIDERY ARTWORK FILES
Print and embroidery artwork files prepared for placement and scale, with placement callouts so the factory can apply them consistently across sizes and repeats.
What it costs
These ranges cover the full process below; the main variable is style count and complexity, because each style needs its own sketch set, line sheet details, sourcing notes, and tech pack.
Priced items
Getting started
If you want me to hold time for this collection, the next step is to sign and book your start date.
1. Sign this proposal to confirm the scope and pricing. 2. Pay the 40% booking invoice within 14 days. 3. Send your references, target sizes, and any existing sketches so I can start Week 1.
Signature
Fee summary
Payment
To book time on my calendar, I invoice 40% when you sign. The remaining 60% is invoiced at handoff of the finished work. Each invoice is due within 14 days.
Changes. If the style count or direction changes midstream, I’ll update the scope and price before I build more tech packs. I don’t keep designing past the agreed lineup and bill later.
What I need from you. To start Week 1, I need your target customer, size range, price targets, and any references you already have. I’ll also need a budget range for fabrics and trims before sourcing.
Samples and revisions. Each package includes the sample rounds listed in pricing. A round means I review the sample, send fit notes, and update the tech pack. Extra rounds are available if you want them.
Sourcing
I can source fabrics and trims, or I can work from vendors you supply. I’ll list alternates where I can, because mills run out and lead times shift between pull and purchase.
Schedule and feedback. The timeline assumes feedback is returned within three business days on sketches, sourcing pulls, and samples. If feedback takes longer, the schedule moves by the same amount.
Ownership. Once the final invoice is paid, you own the finished design files I deliver for this project, including tech packs and artwork files. Until then, I keep ownership of the working files.
