\u00a0Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, Valentino, Paolo Sebastian are just some of the design houses that work with embroidery supply partners based in Mumbai, India. Ever wondered why? It\u2019s because they get to work with the most skilled craftsmen, enjoy exclusivity on their designs, and above all, it makes total financial sense.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Being in the business of couture for circa 10+ years, we have put together some of our observations and learnings to achieve the most value for the money invested when working with embroidery partners.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Read on for tips on how to keep a check on your embroidery expenses!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Make a Sample!<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Sampling at Ricamour Embroideries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n \u00a0A small swatch plays a pivotal role in bringing your design to life, in a cost-effective way. Making a sample allows you to experiment with beads, colours, techniques, artworks, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0This is also when you understand the quality of workmanship the supplier can offer. A good supplier offers multiple techniques and brainstorms with you to achieve the best possible outcome in design and technique.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Sampling is significant for a smooth and hassle-free production. Move on to the next step only once you are a hundred percent convinced with the sample.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 We are all in the business of couture. We understand that couture-standards are as important as profitability. To ensure you achieve both, always give a target price to the supplier.<\/span><\/p>\n The sample you created not only helps in achieving the right design but also the right costs. You will be surprised how minor tweaks in embroidery techniques, artworks and materials can bring down costs. An experienced supplier will be able to customise your embroidery and artwork to meet your budgets. Without compromising on the look and finish, obviously.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Patterns vs Fabrics:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Designed by Ricamour Embroideries<\/span><\/p>\n A lot of designers work with beaded fabrics to make their gowns as it allows them spontaneity and tweaking of design until the very end. And of course, it\u2019s the ease of buying ready beaded fabrics without having to explain your creative requirements to anyone. However, this a labour-intensive process. It consumes hours of seamstresses\u2019 time and limits the number of clients a design house can take on.<\/span><\/p>\n On the other hand, having embroidery custom-made to the garment\u2019s paper patterns is a lot more efficient. There\u2019s also minimal wastage as you don\u2019t have to you cut through the embroidery (like you do with fabrics) and repair loose beads.<\/span><\/p>\n Pattern based custom-embroidery also allows you to be creative with your designs as you can choose your embroidery techniques, materials, artworks etc and are not be limited by the selection of beaded fabrics available. It\u2019s also the best way to create exclusive embroidery, since ready-made fabrics can be supplied to any number of customers.<\/span><\/p>\n Partner not Vendor:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Master craftsmen at Ricamour Embroideries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n It is important that you share a long-standing relationship with your supplier. Your embroidery partner must keep you looped in on every step of the process- artwork, sample and production. They must remain accountable for their half of the deal and proactively solve for issues (we will all run into some every once in a while).<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0With a partner, your quality standards and timelines are aligned, communication is easy, your design aesthetic is understood and your vision is given wings! Efficient record-keeping is a must for repeat orders. And above all, your target price is honoured ensuring you\u2019re in a mutually beneficial relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n It might take you a while to find this partner, but in the long-run, this is a significant step in building a profitable business.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Read all about the top five things, we think, you must consider when choosing your embroidery supply partner, here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0At the heart of everything we do at Ricamour Embroideries<\/a> is to conserve the fine craft of hand embroidery. We create exquisite pieces of art across Couture, Pr\u00eat-\u00e0-Porter and Bridal and take pride in offering the best possible quality. Our\u00a0Process<\/a>\u00a0ensures couture-standard workmanship is coupled with high quality components to give our Clients the highest possible finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Write to us on\u00a0<\/strong>info@ricamour.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0whatsApp<\/a> us to know more about what we do and our designs. Or fill the form below and we will reach out to you with our latest offers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_contact_form email=”anuragvora@gmail.com” custom_message=”Hi this is: %%Name%%||et_pb_line_break_holder||||et_pb_line_break_holder||My Email id is: %%Email%%||et_pb_line_break_holder||||et_pb_line_break_holder||My message is: %%Message%%” success_message=”Thank you for contacting us. 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This is why couturiers and ateliers, worldwide, partner with expert embroidery suppliers to explore design possibilities and achieve couture\u2019s high standards. \u00a0Dolce & Gabbana, Christian […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1616,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n There is no doubt that the fine art of hand-embroidery and embellishment add a touch of opulence to everything it adorns- gowns, accessories, jewellery, home d\u00e9cor and so much more. This is why couturiers and ateliers, worldwide, partner with expert embroidery suppliers to explore design possibilities and achieve couture\u2019s high standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, Valentino, Paolo Sebastian are just some of the design houses that work with embroidery supply partners based in Mumbai, India. Ever wondered why? It\u2019s because they get to work with the most skilled craftsmen, enjoy exclusivity on their designs, and above all, it makes total financial sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being in the business of couture for circa 10+ years, we have put together some of our observations and learnings to achieve the most value for the money invested when working with embroidery partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read on for tips on how to keep a check on your embroidery expenses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A small swatch plays a pivotal role in bringing your design to life, in a cost-effective way. Making a sample allows you to experiment with beads, colours, techniques, artworks, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is also when you understand the quality of workmanship the supplier can offer. A good supplier offers multiple techniques and brainstorms with you to achieve the best possible outcome in design and technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sampling is significant for a smooth and hassle-free production. Move on to the next step only once you are a hundred percent convinced with the sample. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n We are all in the business of couture. We understand that couture-standards are as important as profitability. To ensure you achieve both, always give a target price to the supplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sample you created not only helps in achieving the right design but also the right costs. You will be surprised how minor tweaks in embroidery techniques, artworks and materials can bring down costs. An experienced supplier will be able to customise your embroidery and artwork to meet your budgets. Without compromising on the look and finish, obviously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of designers work with beaded fabrics to make their gowns as it allows them spontaneity and tweaking of design until the very end. And of course, it\u2019s the ease of buying ready beaded fabrics without having to explain your creative requirements to anyone. However, this a labour-intensive process. It consumes hours of seamstresses\u2019 time and limits the number of clients a design house can take on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, having embroidery custom-made to the garment\u2019s paper patterns is a lot more efficient. There\u2019s also minimal wastage as you don\u2019t have to you cut through the embroidery (like you do with fabrics) and repair loose beads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pattern based custom-embroidery also allows you to be creative with your designs as you can choose your embroidery techniques, materials, artworks etc and are not be limited by the selection of beaded fabrics available. It\u2019s also the best way to create exclusive embroidery, since ready-made fabrics can be supplied to any number of customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important that you share a long-standing relationship with your supplier. Your embroidery partner must keep you looped in on every step of the process- artwork, sample and production. They must remain accountable for their half of the deal and proactively solve for issues (we will all run into some every once in a while).<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a partner, your quality standards and timelines are aligned, communication is easy, your design aesthetic is understood and your vision is given wings! Efficient record-keeping is a must for repeat orders. And above all, your target price is honoured ensuring you\u2019re in a mutually beneficial relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It might take you a while to find this partner, but in the long-run, this is a significant step in building a profitable business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read all about the top five things, we think, you must consider when choosing your embroidery supply partner, here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n At the heart of everything we do at Ricamour Embroideries<\/a> is to conserve the fine craft of hand embroidery. 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