MTM Modest Women's Garment Developer

Custom Women’s MTM Modest Dress & Skirt Design / Pattern Development PROJECT OVERVIEW I am looking for an experienced women’s fashion designer / pattern maker / garment developer to work with my business on custom Made-to-Measure (MTM) modest women’s dresses and skirts. The concept is simple: I provide a reference, photo, screenshot, link, existing garment, or description of what I want → you analyze it → develop the garment/pattern → make any required modesty and MTM adjustments → and prepare everything needed for production. A significant part of this work will involve recreating or closely adapting existing styles from established clothing brands. This is NOT primarily about designing completely original collections. I need someone who is excellent at looking at an existing garment and understanding how to recreate it professionally. ⸻ WHAT I WILL PROVIDE Depending on the project, I may provide: * Photos of an existing dress or skirt * Screenshots or links from clothing brands * Photos from multiple angles * A physical garment/sample * Measurements * Fabric information or fabric photos * Specific instructions about length, neckline, sleeves, fit, etc. * Pictures of similar garments * A simple description such as: “I want something like this.” You need to be comfortable working from visual references and asking only the necessary questions to accurately reproduce the garment. ⸻ MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 1. RECREATE EXISTING GARMENTS You should be able to look at a garment and understand its: * Overall silhouette * Pattern/construction * Neckline * Shoulder construction * Sleeve construction * Waist placement * Skirt shape * Seams and panels * Pleats * Darts * Gathers * Pockets * Zippers/buttons * Lining * Fabric behavior * Finishing details The objective is to create a garment that closely matches the reference while making the necessary changes for our business and customers. ⸻ 2. MODEST CLOTHING ADAPTATION Many of the reference garments will need to be adapted for modest women’s clothing. Possible modifications include: * Higher necklines * Longer sleeves * Longer skirts * Increased coverage * Adjusted openings * Modified back/neck construction * Different sleeve shapes * Appropriate lining * Changes to garment proportions The finished garment should still look fashionable, elegant and intentional, rather than simply appearing to be a non-modest garment that was extended or covered up. ⸻ MTM REQUIREMENTS These garments will be made to individual customer measurements. You should understand how to develop patterns that can accommodate different: * Bust measurements * Waist measurements * Hip measurements * Shoulder widths * Back lengths * Front lengths * Arm lengths * Arm circumference * Height * Body proportions * Other relevant measurements I need someone who understands the difference between making a standard-size garment and properly developing an MTM garment. Fit is extremely important. You should understand issues such as: * Bust fitting * Waist suppression * Hip ease * Shoulder balance * Armhole fitting * Sleeve balance * Drag lines * Excess fabric * Front/back length * Garment balance * Different body proportions and postures ⸻ PATTERN MAKING For each garment, depending on the project, I may need: * Base pattern * Individual garment pattern * Pattern pieces * Seam allowances * Notches * Grainlines * Construction information * Measurement specifications * Grading where applicable The final pattern must be professional and suitable for actual garment production. Industry-standard digital files such as DXF, PDF, AI or another appropriate format are preferred, depending on your workflow. ⸻ TECH PACK / PRODUCTION INFORMATION For garments going into production, I may also need a professional specification/tech pack containing relevant information such as: * Garment measurements * Construction details * Fabric and composition * Lining * Trims * Zippers * Buttons * Stitching * Seam information * Finishing * Label placement * Special construction instructions * Measurement tolerances The goal is for a manufacturer to clearly understand exactly what needs to be produced. ⸻ WORKING FROM BRAND REFERENCES This is an important part of the project. For example, I may send you a dress from an existing brand and say: “I want this dress.” I will provide whatever reference material is available, and I expect you to: 1. Analyze the garment. 2. Understand its construction. 3. Determine how it is likely patterned. 4. Recreate the design/pattern. 5. Make the required modesty modifications. 6. Adapt it for MTM. 7. Prepare the production specifications. I am not looking for someone who simply traces an image. I need someone who understands how the garment is constructed and why. ⸻ DRESSES & SKIRTS You should be comfortable developing different women’s garments, including: Dresses * A-line * Fit-and-flare * Maxi * Midi * Shirt dresses * Wrap-style * Pleated * Gathered * Structured * Relaxed * Formal * Everyday * Occasion dresses Skirts * A-line * Pencil * Pleated * Maxi * Midi * Flared * Straight * Panel * Gathered * Structured * Elastic-waist * Waistband styles ⸻ FABRIC KNOWLEDGE You should understand how fabric affects pattern development, construction and fit. Experience with fabrics such as: * Cotton * Linen * Wool * Polyester * Viscose * Crepe * Satin * Chiffon * Jersey * Knit fabrics * Stretch fabrics * Structured woven fabrics is beneficial. The same design may require pattern adjustments depending on the fabric being used. ⸻ TYPICAL WORKFLOW STEP 1 — REFERENCE I send you a photo, link, screenshot, existing garment, or description. STEP 2 — ANALYSIS You analyze the garment, construction, silhouette and pattern requirements. STEP 3 — MODIFICATIONS I explain any required changes such as length, sleeves, neckline, fit, modesty, fabric or details. STEP 4 — DEVELOPMENT You create the pattern and relevant specifications. STEP 5 — REVIEW I review the work and provide corrections if necessary. STEP 6 — FINAL FILES You provide the finalized pattern/specifications ready to send to the manufacturer. ⸻ LONG-TERM WORK I am looking for a long-term freelancer, not someone for only one garment. If the relationship works well, I expect to continuously send new garments and references for development. You should therefore be: * Reliable * Detail-oriented * Fast and organized * Easy to communicate with * Comfortable following detailed instructions * Comfortable making revisions * Experienced with visual references * Experienced with MTM/custom clothing * Familiar with garment production ⸻ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Please apply only if you have real experience with: * Women’s fashion * Women’s pattern making * Garment construction * MTM/custom clothing * Tech packs * Production patterns * Fashion CAD * Garment development * Working from photographs/reference garments Experience with modest women’s fashion is a major advantage. Experience reverse-engineering existing garments from photographs or physical samples is highly preferred. ⸻ WHEN APPLYING Please provide: 1. Examples of women’s dresses/skirts you have developed. 2. Examples of your pattern-making work. 3. Examples of tech packs/specification sheets, if available. 4. Examples of garments developed from an existing photo/reference. 5. What software you use. 6. Your experience with MTM/custom garments. 7. Your typical turnaround time. 8. Your price per garment/pattern or preferred pricing structure. I am looking for someone who can become a reliable long-term garment development and pattern-making partner. The most important requirement is the ability to take: REFERENCE → PATTERN → MTM/MODEST ADAPTATION → PRODUCTION-READY GARMENT I need someone who can turn an idea or existing garment reference into something that can actually be manufactured professionally.

Project ID: 40645990