SHOEBY

TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT & FIT

Technical Development, Garment Fit, Quality Control, Construction Assessment, Technical Specifications, Supplier Communication

Project Overview

A selection of technical developments from my freelance role as a Technical Product Developer & Quality Controllerwithin Shoeby's womenswear team.

Working in a fast-paced commercial environment, I assessed garment samples, conducted fit sessions and evaluated fit, fabric behaviour, construction and production quality.

Collaborating with design, product development teams and suppliers, I translated design concepts into commercially viable, production-ready garments through technical corrections, specification development and supplier communication.

Approach

01 / FIT & PROPORTION

Refining garment balance, silhouette and fit through sample assessment and fit sessions.

02 / FABRIC & MATERIALS

Evaluating fabric behaviour, structure and suitability in relation to design intent and garment performance.

03 / TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

Translating fit observations into technical specifications, measurement adjustments and construction improvements.

04 / PRODUCTION COMMUNICATION

Communicating technical corrections through detailed fit comments, specification reviews and supplier feedback.

Reflection

This experience strengthened my ability to balance creative design intent with technical feasibility and commercial production requirements. Leading fit sessions across multiple womenswear categories, I identified and resolved fit, fabric and construction challenges, developing practical solutions while maintaining product quality and consistency.

  • 01 — PROJECT INTRODUCTION : LOOK 01 DEVELOPMENT

    Exploring the relationship between design intent, fabric behaviour and technical execution through the development of two garments from the A/W 2026, MODERN METROPOLIS collection.

  • 02 — GREY ZIP-NECK TOP: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

    Initial technical drawings, key design details and construction specifications developed in accordance with Shoeby’s design and production standards.

  • 03 — GREY ZIP-NECK TOP / TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

    Initial prototype fitting and overview of technical feedback provided to the factory.

    As a short-lead-time style, development includes one further pre-production (PP) sample and a final shipment sample. Fit, balance, proportion, fabric performance and trims are assessed during the fitting process to identify and resolve issues before production.

  • 04 — GREY ZIP-NECK TOP / SIZE SPECIFICATION

    Final factory feedback and updated Size Specification Package (SSP), incorporating approved measurement adjustments and technical corrections to guide production.

  • 05 — BARREL TROUSER / FABRIC & TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

    Early development focused on achieving an exaggerated barrel silhouette while maintaining a clean, tailored finish. Fabric weight, structure and internal reinforcement were assessed to support the intended volume, shape retention and overall garment stability.

  • 06 — BARREL TROUSER / PROTOTYPE & PP REVIEW

    Reviewing prototype and pre-production samples to assess silhouette, fit balance, fabric stability and construction, with targeted development corrections.