How to Make a Tech Pack for Clothing Production

In Episode 6 of In the Making: SZN’26, I’m showing you exactly how I create my fashion tech packs to communicate my designs to the manufacturer. As a fashion designer, the design phase is emotional and expressive, but production demands precision. This video walks you through how I document every detail to ensure my Spring/Summer 2026 collection is made exactly how I envision it. You’ll see how I build tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Numbers, what to include in each section, and how I organize everything for seamless handoff to the factory. From sketches and BOMs to grading, construction notes, measurements, and fabric callouts, this is the full behind-the-scenes process. Whether you’re a beginner building your first tech pack or a designer refining your workflow, this video will help you avoid common mistakes and make your production process smoother. 🎨 Tools Used: – Adobe Illustrator – Apple Numbers / Google Sheets – Custom Tech Pack Template 📥 Free Tech Pack Template: 📖 Read Full Blog: https://www.iconicfashionfigure.com/how-to-make-a-tech-pack-for-clothing-production/ 👉 Watch my previous tech pack tutorial (Excel version): https://youtu.be/ycjztop56-A 🔗 Watch both perspectives: Iconic Fashion Figure (Designer POV) @IconicFashionFigure Riche Stitch (Manufacturer POV) - @RicheStitch Subscribe for more fashion business content, design tips, and collection development videos. -Iconic Fashion Figure –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Time Stamps: 00:00 - How to Create a Tech Pack 00:25 – What is a Tech Pack & Why It’s Important 00:43 – The Truth About Why People Avoid Tech Packs 01:01 – Why Tech Packs Are Time Consuming 01:20 – How a Tech Pack Acts as a Roadmap 01:45 – Tech Packs vs. Sketches: What’s the Difference? 02:06 – Excel vs. Adobe: Which One I Use and Why 02:27 – Starting with a Template to Save Time 02:47 – Real Example: My Tech Pack 03:03 – Free Tech Pack Template + Where to Find It 03:23 – Overview of What Goes Into My Tech Packs 03:40 – Breaking Down Each Tech Pack Page 04:05 – Sketches, BOM, and Colorways 04:33 – How I Build Measurement Charts 05:21 – Construction Details, Labels & Grading 05:56 – Approval & Comment Sections 06:16 – Example: Development vs. Production Sample 06:35 – BOM, Colorways, and Pantone Numbers 07:03 – Grading and Total Circumference Tips 08:09 – How I Set Tolerances to Pass QC 08:31 – Sample Size Grading Example 09:13 – How to Get Accurate Measurements 09:48 – What Happens If Measurements Are Wrong 10:37 – Checking Your Samples for Accuracy 11:19 – Label Placement and Fold Instructions 12:22 – Sample Tracker: How I Track Approvals 12:56 – Why Notes Matter More Than You Think 13:16 – How Fabric Movement Impacts Fit 13:53 – Don't Skip These Tech Pack Details 14:35 – Callouts and Annotations on Sketches 15:09 – Avoid Miscommunication with Clear Notes 15:47 – Why I Create in Landscape for Notes Space 16:09 – Final Step: Sending My Tech Packs to Riche Stitch 16:30 – My Workflow: Sending as I Go 16:48 – Wrap-Up: From Sketch to Sample –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Check Out These Other Videos: Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/PXqeA1mXLw4 Episode 2 - https://youtu.be/mycvzDABpIQ Episode 3 - https://youtu.be/-QjocOaglyc Episode 4 - https://youtu.be/e-d8-fxySXg Episode 5 - https://youtu.be/JoD8r48i79U –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Iconic Fashion Figure: Website - iconicfashionfigure.com Icons - icon@iconicfashionfigure.com Business Opportunities - collab@iconicfashionfigure.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iconicfashionfigure TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@iconicfashionfigure? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Riche Stitch: Website: https://richestitch.com/ @richestitch (IG, TikTok & YouTube) @richestitchofficial (Pinterest) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Nouveau Riche Apparel Wholesale Clothing: Website - https://shopnouveauriche.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shopnouveauriche FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/shopnouveauricheapparel No License Wholesale Clothing - https://posh.mk/q2d2LAsQm4 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Fashion Formula 101: Website - https://fashionformula101.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fashionformula101/ FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/fashionformula101 Twitter - https://twitter.com/fashionformula_ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/fashionformula101/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fashion-formula-801ba0223/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Amazon Store: Website - https://www.amazon.com/shop/iconicfashionfigure –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Promo Codes: CapCut Pro: capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/VmMbnA Mew Mews: https://rebrand.ly/sseaa3v Promo Code - ICONMM20 (20% off) #FashionTechPack #FashionDesigner #ClothingManufacturer #InTheMaking #TechPackTutorial #SZN26 #AdobeIllustrator #FashionProduction #HowToCreateTechPack