Avant-Garde Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic in Metallic Thread with Hand-Finished Hem

Avant-Garde Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic in Metallic Thread with Hand-Finished Hem

A Nonprofit Organization approached us to develop a avant-garde plus size 3/4 sleeve tunic around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Spain and needed avant-garde 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
• The sample did not match the runway reference
• Fabric hand feel changed between production runs

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The plus size 3/4 sleeve tunic was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Hand-Finished Hem was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
5. Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.

Result

• 120 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
• Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
• The a Nonprofit Organization 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.

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