Effortless Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic in Velvet with Waist Tie Belt
Effortless Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic in Velvet with Waist Tie Belt
A Maternity Wear Brand approached us to develop a effortless plus size 3/4 sleeve tunic around a single idea: waist tie belt, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Portugal and needed effortless 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Effortless Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Maternity Wear Brand |
| Market | Portugal |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Waist Tie Belt |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Velvet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The plus size 3/4 sleeve tunic was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Waist Tie Belt 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Maternity Wear Brand 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?
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.



