Modern Pleated Skirt in Tulle with Covered Buttons
Source:Embroidery Beads /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Pleated Skirt in Tulle with Covered Buttons
A Government Agency approached us to develop a modern pleated skirt around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong and needed modern 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Modern Pleated Skirt |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The pleated skirt was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Covered Buttons 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Government Agency launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
