Tailored Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women in Genuine Leather with Gathered Sleeves
Tailored Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women in Genuine Leather with Gathered Sleeves
A Public School District approached us to develop a tailored crochet cardigan sweater for women around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for India and needed tailored finishing that reads designer on the rail while staying repeatable in bulk. This case study records the brief, the specification and the delivery.
The challenge
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point

What we specified
| Product | Tailored Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Public School District |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Genuine Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The crochet cardigan sweater for women was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Gathered Sleeves was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
- Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.

Result
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Public School District launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.

Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.



