Minimalist Plus Size Arm Shaper in Sequined Knit with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Plus Size Arm Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Minimalist Plus Size Arm Shaper in Sequined Knit with Raw-Edge Detailing
An Independent Fashion Designer approached us to develop a minimalist plus size arm shaper around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for France and needed minimalist 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Plus Size Arm Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Fashion Designer |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Sequined Knit was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The plus size arm shaper was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The an Independent Fashion Designer 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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