The businesses of fashion and garment-manufacturing are huge industries. Some garments are mass-produced from materials of varying quality, whereas others are carefully designed and constructed by hand with the best fabrics available. Tailors, dressmakers and custom sewers repair, alter and fit garments, but may also design and construct them from scratch.
A prototype is a sample garment of your custom group order, and it is created to ensure you love everything about your new look. Custom garments are completely unique, so your costume company will need to test the pattern and design before you both invest more money and time in a group order.
A fashion designer creates clothing, including dresses, suits, pants, and skirts, and accessories like shoes and handbags, for consumers. He or she can specialize in clothing, accessory, or jewelry design, or may work in more than one of these areas. Some fashion designers focus on costume design and create wardrobes for television, movie, and theater productions. A costume designer researches the styles and periods of clothing that make film or theatrical productions look realistic.
