Apparel/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| loop hole | 12/13/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I don't have any qualification in the apparel business or exporting it. I will do anything to make ... A: You will create a proposal out linlng what services you will provide. This will serve as your ... | ||
| loop hole | 12/12/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I don't have any qualification in the apparel business or exporting it. I will do anything to make ... A: Once you lose "face" as they say in China or you allow your credibility to be questioned, it is very ... | ||
| loop hole | 12/12/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I don't have any qualification in the apparel business or exporting it. I will do anything to make ... A: If I am understanding you correctly, your question is: how do you protect your resuorces and stop ... | ||
| contract sewing manufacturers in china | 7/10/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: hey!please i run a sewing buisiness with no sewing factory of my own.I outsource most of my sewing ... A: I strongly suggest you use spell check & I sincerely hope that your business speech surpasses your ... | ||
| Modeling Hats | 6/3/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: Not quite sure of what category I should be addressing this question to and if my question is ... A: I don't know the area you are in. I'm in Miami and we have a lot of fashion and aspiring models. I ... | ||
| Modeling Hats | 6/3/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: Not quite sure of what category I should be addressing this question to and if my question is ... A: Gosh I love hats! I wish I could say that I have seen HAT MODEL jobs out there, but honestly there ... | ||
| patent/register new idea | 5/29/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I have a simple idea for an improvement on an existing piece of clothing, made by many ... A: You need to patent your idea before you show it to any manufacturer. Before you spend the money on ... | ||
| textiles | 5/9/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: do you answer questions about designing ladies underwear and lingerie? ANSWER: Perhaps. What is ... A: It sounds like you already have a full plate with a new business. You may not have the capital it ... | ||
| Fashion | 5/2/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I am in the process of attempting to create my own swimwear line but I do not draw and I wanted to ... A: I am a technical designer by trade and provide consultant services. I have a new page going up, put ... | ||
| Consulting | 3/7/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: My main question is if flatheads, rhinestones and similar embellishments apply well onto nylon ... A: I currently teach Embellishment I covering Tie dye and fabric painting and dye discharge , ... | ||
| Consulting | 3/5/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: My main question is if flatheads, rhinestones and similar embellishments apply well onto nylon ... A: Professional Ice skaters and dancers have been doing it for years!! rhinestones and studs are small ... | ||
| Hobby Laws | 2/10/2011 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I want to start a small hobby of printed T-Shirts and sweat shirts, but I need to know a few thing. ... A: Taxes and license: Will you be forming and LLC or sole proprietor ship? Will you be accepting charge ... | ||
| Having your own swimwear line: How to get started | 12/9/2010 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: Is there anything you about about apparel production houses and how to get started making your own ... A: Forgive the late response. I had a computer breakdown. A)Your friends approch is one avenue.Not ... | ||
| Screenprinting | 11/17/2010 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: My friend and I have begun sreen printing t-shirts using the standard roller ball ink. Is there ... A: Sorry for the delay. My computer crashed and I had to get a new hard drive. A) I am not ... | ||
| Starting a clothing business with no Fashion background | 11/9/2010 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I wanted to reach out to you to find out your thoughts about my plans to open a women's petite ... A: Kathy, Try the Apparel agent source book available at www.fashiondex.com Most agents have a group ... | ||
| Starting a clothing business with no Fashion background | 11/9/2010 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I wanted to reach out to you to find out your thoughts about my plans to open a women's petite ... A: .. I Belize that a smart and savvy business person can run a successful design or clothing company. ... | ||
| Dilemma to start a business | 9/26/2010 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I have some very good swimsuit concepts and designs and I would like to sell them online. The ... A: Sorry Choo, I dropped the ball here. My ball park is to determine your readiness to take on ... | ||
| Dilemma to start a business | 9/14/2010 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I have some very good swimsuit concepts and designs and I would like to sell them online. The ... A: Sorry for delay in answer I've had a demanding schedule of late. I will address your question point ... | ||
| Full Package | 8/10/2010 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I am currently a sewing contractor, and it seems that many of companies are going towards full ... A: Full package: they coordinate all services from sketch and spec package, sourcing, sampling, ... | ||
| what i the firts step whn constricting a garment | 7/14/2010 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: what are the steps that are taken when clothes are made in an industry and is it compulsory for the ... A: I belive you are asking me what are the first steps to get a garment into production. I understand ... | ||
| Screen Printing | 4/24/2010 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: A friend and I are very insterested in starting a small screen prienting business. We want to do it ... A: Starting a screen print business and starting a garment business are two different things. I am not ... | ||
| Measurements | 3/1/2010 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: Jill I'm trying to find a standard size chart on plus sizes. Sizes 1x and up, i want to make plus ... A: You can find the standard measurment chart for all body sizes at www.astm.com. Type in the search ... | ||
| how to contact activewear or fine knitwear companies | 12/5/2009 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I have developed a novel knitted sportshirt and wonder how best to contact medium sized companies ... A: When you say you "have developed" does that mean you already have your first sample and have chosen ... | ||
| screen printing machines | 10/14/2009 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I am interested in starting a t-shirt business; I would eventually like to print on other items such ... A: 1) Yes, it is more and more a digital printing world. Screening is no longer old school silk screen. ... | ||
| screen printing machines | 10/13/2009 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I am interested in starting a t-shirt business; I would eventually like to print on other items such ... A: Focus. Take it one step at a time. when you say you desire to start a t shit business and you speak ... | ||
| material question #2 | 8/4/2009 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I'm looking for a fabric that's not necessarily a moisture wicking material, but a material that ... A: I don't know your knowledge or experience with fabrics, but windbreaker fabric is generally nylon ... | ||
| Material Question | 8/3/2009 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I am hoping that you can answer this question, or if not hopefully you can guide me towards someone ... A: I don't' know what you are wanting to achieve with your product, but if it's meant as underwear, I ... | ||
| designer? | 4/13/2009 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: could you please tell me if there was or is a fashion designer in clothes or shoes named Joy ... A: I'm sorry I cannot answer your question other than that I an not familiar with a shoe or fashion ... | ||
| Fashion Designers | 2/10/2009 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I want to become a fashion designer just like you. Do you design special clothes for special people ... A: Okay, let me try this again. First one froze and I had to exit program. No,I myself have never ... | ||
| Opening a Boutique | 8/12/2008 | Arthur Viente |
| Q: Could you please give me a general step by step plan in opening a boutique. I know what type and ... A: Pamela, Before you invest any money, invest some time. Sit down and detail a plan; both written and ... | ||
| how to contact sales represtatives,agents | 8/8/2008 | Arthur Viente |
| Q: I am having factory for t shirt, sweatshirt, tracking suits in medium scale in Egypt. My question to ... A: Mohamed, Unfortunately there is no easy way or inexpensive away around capturing customers. Because ... | ||
| Apparel Business | 6/19/2008 | Arthur Viente |
| Q: I have questions regarding apparel business. I have created a great name that resembles greatness ... A: Mike, It sounds like your experience and knowledge regarding product sourcing is very limited; so ... | ||
| Swimwear | 5/16/2008 | Arthur Viente |
| Q: I am looking to start my own swimwear brand. My background isn't in fashion nor design but rather ... A: Abby, Sounds like you are generally on the right track. It costs to develop products, and don't be ... | ||
| School logo apparel | 5/9/2008 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: I'm a small business startup that produces collegiate apparel. I am in dire need of industry/market ... A: From a manufacturing and design standpoint, I'm not sure that your business can be separated as it's ... | ||
| Timeline in developing a Line of Clothing | 5/1/2008 | Jill Odermann-Mullins |
| Q: Re: Developing a line of clothing I am very interested in developing my own line of clothing. I ... A: Time lines or calendars as they are referred to can be as short as 3 weeks or as long as a year ... | ||
| Re: Manufacturing swimwear | 3/23/2008 | Arthur Viente |
| Q: Viente, We area a new company specialising in women’s swimwear in which we have gained a lot of ... A: Samantha, My advise will be somewhat general as I have not seen your product and don't know the ... | ||
| Pricing for retail...Online business. | 3/22/2008 | Arthur Viente |
| Q: First, I would like to know if I am doing this correctly: I buy women's clothing at wholesale ... A: Yamilette, I'll try to give you some constructive input - first, get a book at the library or book ... | ||
| I would like to open a new business | 2/29/2008 | Arthur Viente |
| Q: I am interested in opening a high end suit and formalwear store in philadelphia, but I am having ... A: The best thing you can do is review the show schedules for men's apparel (check in NYC at the ... | ||
| Apparel Legalities | 2/14/2008 | Arthur Viente |
| Q: I have a question regarding the legalities of using celebrity images/ famous faces on a T-shirt. ... A: I am not really qualified to answer legal questions; however, my experience has taught me that ... | ||
| Wholesale and Retail Profit margins | 2/12/2008 | Arthur Viente |
| Q: Arthur, I am in the midst of creating a company focusing on fine english dress shirts for men ... A: Your wholesale margin is more a function of your business plan and operating costs. There is no real ... | ||
Jill Odermann-Mullins
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
expert at technical design, writing of specifications, fitting, working knowledge of grading. Expert at production construction and pattern making. Expert at entire process from inception to top. have worked with designers and merchants and also worked the other end in agent office.
Experience
15 years technical professional working in Asia and recently Caribbean and Latin America. Experienced in Denim, knits, super stretch knits, mens casual, polos and khaki, womens separates, special sizes and toddler through teen boys and girls. I teach pattern making and draping. Recently started up my own company for technical design solutions with a team that can offer full package consulting as well.
Education/Credentials
A.A.S Illinois institute of Art
Currently teach at Miami school of art and design in the fashion department, history of fashion, textiles, knit design, pattern making and construction one through four
Awards and Honors
1998 The May Company Best Support Person
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