FAQ
Frequently asked questions
These are the questions that come up in the first email. If yours is not here, just ask.
Ordering
- What is the smallest run you take on?
- It depends on the garment: a simple dress is not the same as a lined, quilted jacket. Tell us what you want made and how many pieces, and we will tell you whether it fits our capacity.
- Do I need a pattern, or is a sample garment enough?
- Either works. If you have a finished pattern we take it in and check it. If you do not, we draft one from a sample garment or a technical drawing, then grade it across your size range.
- Do you source the fabric, or do I supply it?
- Both are possible. Most clients supply their own fabric and trims so that they control the quality. If you would rather we handled sourcing, say so when you ask for a quote.
- What does it cost?
- It depends on the design, the fabric, the construction and the quantity. A lined jacket is far more machine time than an unlined dress. We can give a real figure once we see the spec or a sample.
Production
- Do you make a sample before the production run?
- Yes, and we insist on it. We always make one piece for approval, and production does not start until you sign it off. That way a problem shows up on the first garment rather than the two hundredth.
- What fabrics do you work with?
- Woven fabrics: linen, wool, mottled cloth, houndstooth and checks, and technical shell fabrics. For lining we use satin and technical lining fabric, including quilted interlining.
- What garments do you make?
- Tailored outerwear: jackets, blazers, dresses, technical and quilted pieces. We also make trousers, skirts, workwear and uniforms, in both women's and men's fits. We are not set up for knitted or circular-knit jersey.
- Do you pattern match on printed and checked fabric?
- Yes. Stripes, checks and houndstooth are marked and cut with pattern matching. It uses more fabric, so it is worth mentioning when you ask for a quote.
- How do you check quality?
- Every single piece is looked at before it leaves. Visual inspection and measurement against the approved sample. Anything that deviates is corrected or pulled.
Working together
- What are your lead times?
- They depend on the garment, the quantity and our current load. Our quote always names a specific date, and we do not promise an unrealistic one just to win the job.
- Do you ship abroad?
- Within Hungary and across the European Union. The shipping method and cost are set out in the quote.
- What languages can we work in?
- Hungarian and English.
- How do we get started?
- Send an email describing what you want made and in what quantity. Attach a photo, a technical drawing or a pattern if you have one. That is what lets us give you a useful answer fastest.
Tell us about your garment
Send us what you want made and the quantity you have in mind. If you already have a pattern or a sample garment, include it — that is what lets us come back to you fastest.