Fully Fashioned Program
A strategic, done-with-you partnership for founders ready to optimize their knitwear, with less waste, fewer missteps, and samples that fit the first time.
The Support Your Knitwear Has Been Missing.
For fashion founders who are tired of:
Sampling rounds that never resolve fit
Communication breakdowns with factories
Wasted development dollars
The Fully Fashioned Program is a six-month creative and technical development partnership that streamlines, refines, and elevates your knitwear process.
Structure that eliminates inefficiencies
Samples that fit the first time
Expert support that strengthens your team and your product
“We used to spend far too much on sampling. Meredith’s guidance allowed us to be smarter and more deliberate, properly developing knitdowns and more detailed tech packs — which saved time and money.”
— Katie McClure, Co-founder of Mirth
Knitwear Still Feels Like a Mystery
Your brand has evolved. Your knitwear should too.
But when it comes to knitwear, something isn’t adding up:
Creative ideas get lost in translation
Samples don’t fit, with no clear reason why
Costly, exhausting trial-and-error
High standards colliding with production realities
Knitwear isn’t just another product category. It’s its own language.
Only 4 spots left for SS27
The Solution
Guessing your way through sampling rounds isn’t a strategy.
The Fully Fashioned Program translates your vision into a manufacturer-ready designs with creative direction, technical expertise, and production strategy for seamless sampling and production.
You bring the vision
I bring fluency, experience, and support
Founders come to me with styles stuck in sampling and teams stuck in overwhelm. They leave with knitwear that fits, sells, and reflects the brand they’ve worked hard to build.
What’s Included: A 6-Month Program That Covers It All
This isn’t just tech packs. It’s a strategic, full-spectrum development partnership that brings clarity from sketch to sample.
Over 6 months, you can receive:
Strategic Kickoff Call
Bonus, Brand Product Audit (for early sign-ups)
Vision Alignment+ Moodboard Planning
Stitch Concept Development
Manufacturer Communication Support
Factory-Ready Tech Packs
SKU Strategy
Swatch Review a
Digital Sample Fittings
Yarn Recommendations
Regular Google Meet Check-ins
Final Grading + Production Prep
In This Program, You Will Get…
Creative Clarity
Translate vision into cohesive, brand-aligned product
Align collection goals with your customer and market
Reduce stress and uncertainty in the design process
"Meredith stepped in with clarity, structure, and a deep understanding of how to support a small, artisanal brand."
— Sue Sartor
Technical Precision
Build garments that fit and function beautifully
Reduce sample waste and development delays
Create tech packs, fit notes, and spec sheets manufacturers love
"Meredith’s guidance has allowed us to be smarter and more deliberate, properly developing knit downs and more detailed tech packs, which saved time and money."
— Katie McClure, Co-Founder of Mirth
Strategic Efficiency
Lead your team with clarity and direction
Avoid another season of costly missteps
Apply a repeatable system season after season
"With Meredith’s guidance, my workflow feels more streamlined, my decision-making more intentional, and my work overall more efficient and impactful."
— Parker Zinn
Client Results
Underperforming category becomes the first to sell out.
The Fargo Jacket, a new outerwear shape I designed to solve Mirth’s underperforming outerwear category, became an instant hit. Using an innovative stitch, their most expensive piece sold out within one week of launch.
Proved that a shearling-inspired knit can thrive in a transitional climate
Validated premium pricing by pairing technical design with brand storytelling
Drove such strong demand that the style is already being recut
Bottom line: Smart innovation turned a weak category into a revenue driver.
Better fit with less sample rounds
Mirth’s first-ever knit pant, engineered without spandex yet maintaining excellent shape and fit, was achieved in just two samples. They had tried to launch pants in previous seasons but were consistently underwhelmed by the fit. I scrapped those specs and started fresh, balancing yarn, stitch, and silhouette to create a shape with ease and a flattering saddle.
Effortless brand storytelling through complex print-based stitch
I translated Mirth’s woven hand-blocked prints into knitwear through a lightweight yet structured jacquard. As a print-heavy brand, this was a natural evolution that the client hadn't dared attempt due to its complexity. It carried their visual DNA into knitwear while keeping the collection cohesive.
Paired with updated silhouettes, these styles have become strong sellers.
The KNIT Method: Your Framework for Success
A proven process to build your collection from concept to production with clarity and control.
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Brand & Vision Audit + Development Roadmap
Strategic Clarity Call to align on goals, timeline, and collection focus
Audit of current products or creative direction
Concept development + initial yarn sourcing
Begin supplier introductions (if needed)
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Design Development + Sampling Plan
Moodboards, CADs, stitch libraries, and tech pack drafts
Fit strategy mapped out
Manufacturer coordination begins
First knitdowns + initial protos requested
Feedback loop initiated
Typical timing:
Knitdowns: 3–4 weeks
Prototypes: 4 weeks per round
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Supplier Sync + Tech Refinement
Virtual fittings and detailed fit notes
Tech pack refinements + grading
Aligning supplier process with your production plan
Begin Salesman Sample (SMS) planning
SMS Timeline: ~4 weeks depending on supplier capacity
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Final Samples + Production Handoff
Final approval samples reviewed and signed off
T&A calendar confirmed with supplier
Production handoff and communication tools provided
Optional continued support through SMS or early production
Production typically takes ~4–6 months post-final sample, depending on capacity and location.
This method simplifies complex development so you can move forward strategically, every step of the way.
Why Founders Trust This Program
Led by an Expert, Meredith has designed for Tory Burch, La Ligne, Michael Kors Collection.
Creative + Technical, Artisan craft meets production precision
Factory-Ready, Clear communication in “knitwear language”
Sustainably Minded, Ethical sourcing + artisan-led development
Fit First, Because style doesn’t matter if it doesn’t function
Clarity from Day One, With a TNA calendar tailored to your needs
How It Works
(So You Don’t Have to Overthink It)
Clarity Call: Pinpoint what’s holding your knitwear back
Custom Proposal: A plan to fix inefficiencies + fit issues
Early Bonus: Free Brand + Product Audit for early sign-ups
Expert Partnership: Move through development with clarity and support, not second-guessing
This program gives you the expert support to get it right.
What Founders Are Saying
Let’s Talk About Your Vision
We’ll talk through your current approach + knitwear goals.
You’ll leave with insights and a clear next step.
(No pressure. Just real support.)
Only 4 spots left for SS27
Investment
The Investment
Most Level 2 founders lose thousands each season to sampling mistakes, unclear communication, and delays.
The Fully Fashioned Program eliminates that waste and builds knitwear that sells, without sacrificing your time, values, or creative energy.
Program Investment: $10K–$15K per season (scope + SKUs)
Payment Plans: Pay monthly for the hours worked, spread over six months
ROI in Action
Most clients recoup their investment in the first season by:
Cutting 2–3 unnecessary samples ($1,500–$3,000 saved)
Avoiding missed production windows ($10,000’s in revenue protected)
Reducing miscommunication (dozens of hours saved)
Ending the season with product that performs, not pieces you abandon
Stronger sell-through with fewer returns
"Working with Meredith was such a pleasure. She brought not only a calm, professional presence to the process but also deep expertise and helped streamline development in a big way."
— Sue Sartor, Founder of Sue Sartor
FAQs
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We’ll begin with an audit to identify the biggest opportunities, whether that’s a bestseller that needs better fit or a style that’s not delivering.
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No. If you have one, I’ll support communication and troubleshoot. If not, I can connect you with aligned vendors.
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That’s fine. Each proposal is tailored — whether you need stitch refinement, fit strategy, or full-scope support.
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Yes. Whether you’re producing 50 or 5,000 units, the focus is quality, alignment, and commercial success.
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Even mid-season, we can step in to resolve fit issues and re-align your process. The sooner we start, the more time and money you save.
Let’s Get It Right, Together
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Let’s Get It Right, Together -
No more:
✗ Overwhelm
✗ Misfit samples
✗ Wasted development
✗ Confusing communication
Just:
✓ Beautiful, intentional product that performs
✓ A partner who understands your brand and your goals
✓ A process that finally makes sense
✓ Start Your Knitwear Season Right
After the Program
Most founders return season after season. This partnership is structured to grow with you — so your knitwear gets stronger as your brand scales.
But there’s no pressure. Others take the tools forward, stepping into the next season with confidence and clarity.