How to Make a Tech Pack for Clothing Production

In Episode 6 of In the Making: SZN’26, I’m showing you exactly how I create my fashion tech packs to communicate my designs to the manufacturer. As a fashion designer, the design phase is emotional and expressive, but production demands precision. This video walks you through how I document every detail to ensure my Spring/Summer 2026 collection is made exactly how I envision it.

You’ll see how I build tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Numbers, what to include in each section, and how I organize everything for seamless handoff to the factory. From sketches and BOMs to grading, construction notes, measurements, and fabric callouts, this is the full behind-the-scenes process.

Whether you’re a beginner building your first tech pack or a designer refining your workflow, this video will help you avoid common mistakes and make your production process smoother.

🎨 Tools Used:
– Adobe Illustrator
– Apple Numbers / Google Sheets
– Custom Tech Pack Template

📥 Free Tech Pack Template:
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👉 Watch my previous tech pack tutorial (Excel version):    • How To Make A Tech Pack For Your Clothing ...  

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - How to Create a Tech Pack
00:25 – What is a Tech Pack & Why It’s Important
00:43 – The Truth About Why People Avoid Tech Packs
01:01 – Why Tech Packs Are Time Consuming
01:20 – How a Tech Pack Acts as a Roadmap
01:45 – Tech Packs vs. Sketches: What’s the Difference?
02:06 – Excel vs. Adobe: Which One I Use and Why
02:27 – Starting with a Template to Save Time
02:47 – Real Example: My Tech Pack
03:03 – Free Tech Pack Template + Where to Find It
03:23 – Overview of What Goes Into My Tech Packs
03:40 – Breaking Down Each Tech Pack Page
04:05 – Sketches, BOM, and Colorways
04:33 – How I Build Measurement Charts
05:21 – Construction Details, Labels & Grading
05:56 – Approval & Comment Sections
06:16 – Example: Development vs. Production Sample
06:35 – BOM, Colorways, and Pantone Numbers
07:03 – Grading and Total Circumference Tips
08:09 – How I Set Tolerances to Pass QC
08:31 – Sample Size Grading Example
09:13 – How to Get Accurate Measurements
09:48 – What Happens If Measurements Are Wrong
10:37 – Checking Your Samples for Accuracy
11:19 – Label Placement and Fold Instructions
12:22 – Sample Tracker: How I Track Approvals
12:56 – Why Notes Matter More Than You Think
13:16 – How Fabric Movement Impacts Fit
13:53 – Don't Skip These Tech Pack Details
14:35 – Callouts and Annotations on Sketches
15:09 – Avoid Miscommunication with Clear Notes
15:47 – Why I Create in Landscape for Notes Space
16:09 – Final Step: Sending My Tech Packs to Riche Stitch
16:30 – My Workflow: Sending as I Go
16:48 – Wrap-Up: From Sketch to Sample

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Check Out These Other Videos:

Episode 1 -    • Inside My Fashion Process | In The Making:...  
Episode 2 -    • How I Created a POWERFUL Theme for My Fash...  
Episode 3 -    • How to Start Working With a Clothing Manuf...  
Episode 4 -    • What Manufacturers Look for in Your Fashio...  
Episode 5 -    • How I Sketch My Fashion Designs | In The M...  

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