Method 06. Bespoke

Cut & Sew.In-house in Las Vegas, NV

Built from the pattern up, now in runs as small as 12 pieces. Short-run polos, tees, button-ups, and custom jerseys in as little as 14 days; fully bespoke fabrics, fits, and trims when the catalog can't tell your story; and production capacity for corporate uniform programs and nationwide rollouts. One pattern team, every scale.

12–72
pc short runs
14
day short-run delivery
fabric options
100%
spec-controlled
How it works

Pattern to production.

Cut & sew is a project, not a transaction. We start with your brief (fit, fabric, function, finish) and end with finished garments delivered to spec. Short runs of standard silhouettes move on a fast track; fully bespoke builds get the complete pattern-to-sample cycle, so what shows up matches what you signed off on either way.

01

Brief & design

Your specs (fabric, fit, color, trims, branding placement) turn into a tech pack: drawings, measurements, materials, finishes.

02

Pattern & sample

Our pattern team drafts the garment. Bespoke builds get a physical sample for your approval before production begins; short runs of standard silhouettes approve from a digital proof and go straight to cutting.

03

Grade & cut

Pattern grades to all sizes (XS through 4XL standard). Fabric layered, marker laid, automated cutter follows the spec.

04

Sew, finish, QC

Skilled operators sew each garment. Decoration applied (embroidery, sublimation panels, labels). Inspected, packed, shipped.

Is custom cut & sew right for your project?

Where it shines.

From a 12-piece short run to a nationwide uniform program, cut & sew is the answer when off-the-shelf blanks won't tell your story: proprietary fits, branded fabrics, premium finishes, hardware that no one else has.

Great for

Short runs, event jerseys, and full brand programs

  • Custom short runs (12–72 pcs): polos, tees, button-ups, and jerseys made to your spec without committing to volume; as little as 14 days
  • Custom jerseys & event giveaways: sublimated team jerseys with names and numbers for sporting events, tournaments, corporate outings, and fan promotions
  • In-house pattern team: drafted to your specs, not adapted from a stock template
  • Custom fabrics & weights: pick the cotton GSM, choose recycled poly, pair fabric blends per panel
  • Proprietary fits & premium trims: your size grading, woven labels, custom buttons, branded zippers, contrast taping
  • Corporate uniform programs: multi-piece sets, role-specific cuts, multi-region rollouts at full production scale
  • Repeatable production: same spec produces the same garment, from your first 12 to your next 5,000
Consider alternatives if…

You can use an existing blank

  • Standard tee, hoodie, or polo → browse the catalog - 8,900+ blanks across 130+ brands, ready to decorate
  • Need it this week → decoration on stock blanks runs 1–2 weeks; even our fastest cut & sew short runs need ~14 days
  • A stock fit works fine → put the budget into decoration instead: screen printing or embroidery on a proven blank
  • All-over print on poly onlySublimation on stock poly garments may give the same visual at a fraction of the time
Specifications

The details.

Quick-scan specs so you can size up a project before requesting a brief.

Minimum quantity
12 pieces on standard silhouettesPolos, tees, button-ups, and jerseys run from just 12 pieces. Fully bespoke builds (your own pattern, custom trims) are quoted case-by-case, larger runs unlock the best per-piece pricing.
Short-run turnaround
As little as 14 days for 12–72 piecesStandard silhouettes on stocked fabrics, approved from a digital proof. Rush windows subject to fabric availability.
Fabric options
Open-source: cotton, blends, performance poly, technical knits, fleece, twill, denim, linen, recycledWe source from accredited mills. Sustainable certifications available (GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX) on request.
Sizes
XS through 4XL standard; XXS or 5XL+ availableCustom size grading available: youth ranges, plus ranges, regional grading for international rollouts.
Trim & finishing
Woven labels, custom buttons, branded zippers, contrast taping, hidden pockets, custom hardwareIf a trim exists in the industry, we can spec and source it.
Decoration in-line
Embroidery, sublimation panels, screen-printed labels, woven crestsDecoration applied during production for cleanest results, no afterthought presses.
Sample timeline (bespoke)
2–3 weeks from approved tech packIncludes 1 round of revisions. Additional sample rounds available; each adds ~10 business days. Short runs of standard silhouettes skip physical sampling and approve from a digital proof.
Production timeline (bespoke)
6–10 weeks from approved sampleFull bespoke timeline including pattern, sample approval, and production typically runs 12–16 weeks. Short runs deliver in as little as 14 days.
Reorder advantage
Approved patterns & specs stay on fileReorders skip the pattern, sampling, and grading steps: typically 4–6 weeks instead of 12.
Common questions

FAQ.

The questions we hear most from brands and corporate uniform buyers.

How is this different from buying blanks and decorating them?

Stock blanks are off-the-shelf: designed to fit a generic body, made from whatever fabric the manufacturer chose. You pick from their catalog and put your art on it. Cut & sew flips that: we design the garment around your needs first, then build it. The fit is yours, the fabric is yours, the trims are yours. The garment becomes part of the brand instead of a substrate underneath it.

What's the minimum order?

Just 12 pieces for standard silhouettes: polos, tees, button-ups, and jerseys built to your spec on stocked fabrics. Fully bespoke builds (your own pattern, custom-sourced fabric, specialty trims) carry one-time pattern and setup work, so they're quoted case-by-case and the per-piece math gets better as the run grows: at 500+ pieces, cut & sew often beats premium blanks on cost while delivering a fully proprietary product.

Can you do custom jerseys for events and giveaways?

Absolutely. This is one of our favorite runs. Fully sublimated custom jerseys with your colors, sponsor logos, names, and numbers, in runs sized for a single event: fan giveaways at sporting events, tournament teamwear, corporate outings, golf scrambles, charity games. Because the art is dyed into the fabric, every jersey is full-color at no extra charge, and short runs mean you order for the event: not for a warehouse.

Can I sample before committing to a full run?

For bespoke builds, yes, sampling is a built-in part of the process. After we draft the pattern, we produce a physical sample at the size you specify for your approval, and production doesn't start until you sign off. Sample fees roll into the production order if it goes forward. Short runs of standard silhouettes approve from a digital proof instead, which is how they deliver in as little as 14 days.

What's a typical timeline from kickoff to delivery?

Two tracks. Short runs of standard silhouettes: as little as 14 days from approved proof to delivered goods. Fully bespoke first runs: plan on 12–16 weeks, roughly 2 weeks for tech pack development, 2–3 weeks for first sample, 1–2 weeks for revisions and approval, 6–10 weeks for production and shipping. Reorders against an approved spec drop to 4–6 weeks total.

Who uses cut & sew?

Four main types: (1) Teams and event organizers: custom jerseys and giveaway apparel for sporting events, tournaments, and corporate outings. (2) Corporate uniform programs (banks, hotels, airlines, healthcare, food service) where the garment IS the brand. (3) Premium athletic and lifestyle brands going to retail or DTC. (4) Large-scale event and conference apparel where the visual identity warrants something bespoke. If your project sounds like any of those, we should talk.

Can you do small-batch sustainable production?

Yes. We work with mills that hold GOTS, GRS, and OEKO-TEX certifications and can source organic cotton, recycled poly, and TENCEL blends. Sustainability documentation is available with each finished order for brand reporting and retail compliance. The minimum is the same; the cost is typically 10–25% above conventional fabrics depending on the spec.

Do you handle decoration in-line or after?

Both, depending on what produces the cleanest result. Embroidery and sublimation panels are typically applied before sewing (so the print runs across seams or the embroidery sits exactly where the pattern places it). Screen printing on finished garments runs after assembly. We'll recommend the right sequence in the tech pack.

Have a brief to share?

From a 12-piece short run to a nationwide program, the more we know up front (fit, fabric, quantity, budget, deadline), the faster we come back with a real path. Send what you have; we'll fill in the gaps.

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