Sarah Trausch Hoops | Apparel Design & Consulting

Product development that moves the needle

  • Tech packs communicate details for manufacturers while retaining details of development to ensure integrity to the designer’s vision and repeatability and reliable quality of styles.

    Fashion flats - digital technical illustrations of front and back views in vector format give you editable files for use throughout development, plus a round of revision ensures the unique elements of your styles are communicated

    Tech pack - illustrations with construction callouts and style details supply the manufacturer with technical details, bill of materials tracks sourcing and pricing information, sample measurements and tolerances are the framework for your brand’s fit and the quality assurance vehicle for development and production alike. A round of revision before export to sample makers ensures the unique elements of your styles are communicated accurately

  • Pre-production fittings bring a first draft of a design into a repeatable, well-fitting, comfortable and mobility-supporting style.

    Fitting - includes two rounds of sample fitting expertise, tech pack and sketch revisions for subsequent improvements, and delivery of pattern alterations either via paper & post or digitized DXF files

    Graded Measurements - grade rules communicate the way fit will be maintained consistently across your range of production sizing

    Pattern Making & Digitizing - in pattern making, I use digitizing and drawing software to mark every cut, curve, and construction element on the two-dimensional blueprint for creating your product to reduce your time to market, level-up your product from the inside out, and provide lasting access to your work

  • Connect stockists with your brand through sales documents that make buying easy.

    Order Forms - give wholesale stockists the opportunity to connect your product to their favorite customers by giving them the opportunity to order your product for their shop

    Line Sheets - simply answer your stockists' questions about MOQs, items available, pricing, and lead times in a format that gives them immediate access to your inventory

    Look Books - showcase your stylized product photography and brand mission along with MOQs, availability, pricing, and lead times to strengthen

From my 10+ years experience in apparel product development, fit evaluation and construction, I support you to:

  • communicate details of your design visually with fashion flat illustrations

  • deliver detailed measurements, excellent fit, and comfort and mobility through tech packs, fitting support, and pattern making

  • make ordering easy by creating sales documents to connect with stockists and customers

Tell me about your project

From my partners

  • collage of technical sketches, points of measure, and seam construction diagrams

    “You have done such an amazing job with designing and precision and just everything….. I can’t thank you enough.”

    — Emma, SH the Label

    Tech Packs, Patternmaking, Sample Evaluation

  • grid of slides created for a training for educators on creative commons and open licensing

    “Sarah’s ability to tackle challenges with creativity and professionalism sets her apart."

    - Stacie, Nebraska Department of Education

    Creative Commons Open License Training - Writing, Delivery, and Project Coordination

  • screen shot from Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation instructional materials site

    “I was so pleased with how easily we connected on the project and your vision to also help bring it to life.”

    — Courtney, NE Farm Bureau Foundation

    MS Careers Curriculum & PK-8 Education Writing

  • product images of swimsuit from product's site

    “THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING SWIMSUIT EVER!!!!! Such amazing work. I almost cried when I tried it on. I have 7 pieces of swimwear now that I absolutely love.”

    — Emma, SH the Label

    Swimwear Design & Development

Brands I’ve worked with:

  • black and white technical sketch with details for manufacturers called out

    Fashion Flats

  • a swimwear top on a dress form with pins indicating notes for pattern adjustment

    Sample Fitting

  • black and white blueprint for the back panel of a pant leg

    Pattern Alterations

  • cropped images of a portion of a garment with notes for the manufacturer and a technical vector illustration

    Sample Evaluation

  • collage of technical illustrations of garments, points of measure, and construction diagrams

    Tech Packs

  • slides of a wholesale line sheet with product images and technical illustrations of swimwear

    Line Sheets

  • black and white blueprint pattern of a sleeveless top

    Pattern Digitizing

 I help brands level-up their apparel products with design expertise, 

bring in production partners with communication that fosters trust,

 and attract admiring customers who become evangelists for your brand.

You’re looking for an apparel industry insider to help you move your product through the next step. Do you need guidance to refine your design? Capture your customer’s values? Improve your garment’s comfort, movement, and longevity? The exemplary fit and design guidance I provide works harder for you, your product, and your customers.

Schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation to discuss what’s getting in your way and learn about my services.

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