Fashion Designer how-to

How to Create a Tech Pack

Tech packs tell factories exactly what to make.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Tech packs tell factories exactly what to make. In short: add; list; specify, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Add flat sketches front and back.

  2. List measurements and size specs.

  3. Specify fabrics and trims.

  4. Note construction details.

  5. Add colorways.

  6. Review with the technical designer.

Safety reminders for fashion designers

  • Use sewing machines and cutting tools safely
  • Respect intellectual property
  • Manage workload during deadlines
  • Consider ethical and sustainable sourcing

Tech pack · Pattern · Sample · Fit session · Line sheet · Colorway: see the full fashion designer glossary.

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