DH Patterns and Fit

DH and Norwegian Vibes

The label RAH by Norwegian Vibes is refreshing. Dependent on the season summerish or warm and cozy. DH optimized grading and sizing, and delivered patterns summer ’21. For a view of the collection visit RAH on www.rahoslo.no From Idea to Market www.dorthehansen.com

DH - Pattern Grading and Sizing

Pattern grading is the process of creating a range of sizes for a single style. This isn't something that most people will need to do; but a professional pattern designer has the expertise.

Pattern grading is complex. It is not a matter of linear scaling and it is never to be used to change your volume, balance or ease. Grading is done from a sample size (SS), for example L for Men or M for Women. The SS is typically at the midpoint of your size range to get the best results. Pattern making systems use “Grade Rules” to describe the offset for a measurement point on the pattern to the next size up or down.

Don’t think lightly about grading. You want all your customers to be happy, not only those with sample size. From Idea to Market www.dorthehansen.com

DH - Fabric Estimates

How much fabric do I need to order for a 100 blazers, or 500 shirts, or 1000 pair of pants? How can I be sure that I don’t pay too much for fabric consumption? How do I negotiate with facts?

DH produces fabric and costs estimates, professionally known as markers, to give you detailed insight in cutting plans with a mix of sizes, fabric width and costs. Eliminate guesswork. Save money on fabric consumption and don’t order more than you need. Our systems provide you with the proper facts to base your purchasing and negotiations on. No more "penny wise - pound foolish". From Idea to Market www.dorthehansen.com

DH and Lærdal Medical

This summer DH completed the production of mock-ups for a series of new bags designed by Laerdal Medical by shipping them to the factory for sample production. Laerdal Medical – Helping to Save Lives. DH is a proud contributor. From Idea to Market www.dorthehansen.com

DH and our Pfaff 8346

For serious prototyping, industrial design, exotic textiles and thick leather, DH has a Pfaff 8346 in her professional machine park to handle the unmanageable. A free-arm reaches the unreachable; needle transport of 360˚. The machine looks like an old locomotive. Build like one, but brand new, it can handle everything you throw at it. As slow and precise as 1 stitch per second. From Idea to Market www.dorthehansen.com

DH and Momento Jeans

What a pleasure it is working with Karianne to provide jeans that are good for all sizes. The difference with other brands is that Momento Jeans has done their research, and listens to women of all body-shapes. You don’t have to fit the jeans; they fit you! Visit www.momentojeans.no From Idea to Market www.dorthehansen.com

DH welcomes Brynje of Norway

Brynje selected DH as tailors for part of their new collection and special projects. We are proud to contribute with our design skills, technical insight and pattern design expertise. Visit www.brynje.no From Idea to Market www.dorthehansen.com

DH offers Corporate Training

À la carte and custom designed courses. An introduction to pattern design, body sizes and grading, fit session methodology and communication of proto comments? Inhouse at DH or on-site? We meet your company requirements after a thorough evaluation of your needs and skills level. Give employees the ability to perform. The perfect way to kick-off the new year! For references contact DH. From Idea to Market www.dorthehansen.com

DH Patterns and Fit

DH is proud to share that it has the highest quality ratings as a full service provider to the fashion, sports, workwear and industrial design industry. Our customer reference list comprises of 80+ companies. Our prices compete with the fully loaded costs of your inhouse specialists. Our co-workers cover all areas of expertise: concept design, detailed design, tech packs, patterns and grading, sourcing and much more. Avoid raising your fixed costs. With DH you only pay for the results; when you need it, as you need it!

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DH and UBR

We’re proud to work with UBR, one of our favorite Norwegian clients and international brand. Surf to UBR.no Check out their broad collection of Man and Woman coats. UBR offers the perfect mix between high street fashion and cutting edge technology. The team behind UBR delivers outstanding stylishness and quality. From Idea to Market www.dorthehansen.com