Frequently Asked Questions

patternmaking faq

  • No. Sketches, reference photos, a garment you'd like to replicate, or even a detailed description are all fine starting points. A tech pack is helpful but not required. Send through whatever you have to hello@96failure.com and we'll take it from there.

  • Our patternmaking service starts from $250. Final pricing depends on garment complexity, number of pattern pieces, and whether grading or a tech pack is required. We provide a clear quote after your free consultation.

  • We can help with Screen Printing, Embroidery, DTG printing & Garment Labelling.

    As we do not have the capacity offer these services currently we may be able to put you in touch with suppliers locally or overseas.

  • Turnaround time depends on the complexity of the garment and our current workload. We do aim for seven days.

  • Yes. Your digital pattern files are yours to keep and share with any manufacturer, now and in the future. Paper or card patterns can be provided upon request.

  • Yes. Once your sample size pattern is finalised we can grade it across your full size run using Australian standard or custom grade rules.

  • Yes. If you have existing blocks, grade rules, or a sizing system your label already uses, send them through and we'll build your pattern from those as a base.

  • Not at all. Patternmaking can be a standalone service. If you already have a machinist, a sample room, or a manufacturer you work with, we can develop your digital pattern and hand it straight over to them. Many clients come to us purely for pattern development and take the files elsewhere for production.

sample making faq

  • Sample making starts from $250, inclusive of fabric for standard toile construction. Final pricing depends on garment complexity, construction requirements, and fabric. We'll provide a full quote after your free consultation.

  • Most garments are production-ready within one to two samples. More complex styles, or those with significant design revisions between rounds, may require a third. We'll give you an honest assessment of what to expect for your specific garment upfront.

  • A toile is a test garment made in an inexpensive fabric — typically calico for woven styles or jersey for knit styles — that lets us assess fit, proportion, and construction before cutting into your final fabric. It's a standard and important step in the sample making process.

  • Yes, though we'd generally recommend a toile first — particularly for new patterns or untested fabrics. We'll talk through the tradeoffs with you so you can make the right call for your project and budget.

  • Yes, fabric is included up to standard yardage for toile construction. Graphic print applications are quoted separately.

  • We can move into grading, tech pack creation, and discuss local or offshore manufacturing options depending on your production goals.

  • We can point you toward Melbourne-based fabric suppliers and discuss manufacturing pathways that suit your volume and budget.

  • Not at all. If you already have an existing pattern you're happy with, we can work directly from that. Bring your pattern files and we'll move straight into sample construction. We're comfortable working with patterns developed in any format.