Made in America: The Business of Apparel and Sewn Products Manufacturing, 3rd Ed.

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Summary: A big disappointment!
Review: I'm a newcomer to this field and I had such hopes about what I'd learn from this book. The authors ask questions, but give little by the way of answers nor do they write well, and I'm left feeling I've wasted my money on this self-published book--I may send it back. The authors do consulting, and I'd even thought I might hire them--but now feel that would also be a waste. I've ordered several books and I'm hoping that others will be more informative! This book is not useful except for some websites listed in the back. Not recommended!

Rating:
Summary: Disappointed...
Review: I'm a newcomer to this industy, trying to get a business up and running, and I purchased this book thinking it would really give me some insights into this career path. This book just covers the surface of what I was hoping to find. Having done a great deal of what this book recommends before I even purchased it was a good feeling. But I was just hoping for something that would actually take me through the steps that would lead me to launching my own clothing line. I think the authors just wrote enough to give you a small foundation, but not so much you wouldn't consider their consulting services. It's easy to read, but lacks detailed information on how to get it done. Although the forms are helpful, there is no direction on how to really get to a point where you would use the forms. The writing style was not always clear. Although it gives you some nuts and bolts about the business, it is just information kind of thrown together without any real direction, leaving you with lots of questions.

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Summary: A useful & easy read
Review: This book was a very helpful how-to guide for designing & manufacturing your own line. The information is clear & easy to understand. It's a fairly short book, however and certain section left me wanting more information & detail.