If you’ve ever wanted to start your own clothing brand and wondered how to actually manufacture your own clothing or designs, this episode is for you! Emily Benson talks with Tracy Christian, owner and designer of Sante Grace who is making a change in the clothing industry with her custom plus-size designs. In this episode, she generously shares her years of experience and expertise with starting her own clothing brand and manufacturing clothing in LA.

Whether you’re just starting a new clothing brand, or you’re an established boutique owner looking for ways to get custom clothing manufactured for your boutique, this episode will give you real answers and action steps - we aren’t holding anything back! 

This episode truly is a masterclass on custom clothing manufacturing for small businesses. We talk through how to make and sell your own fashion designs, how to get clothing manufactured for your brand, and everything you need to do to get started! You’ll hear how Tracy went from idea to execution — and learn the exact steps you can take to manufacture your own clothing, too.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to get started with clothing manufacturing for small brands
• What you need to know about designing and producing your own clothing
• The difference between manufacturing vs. wholesale (and how to choose)
• Real talk on costs, margins, and minimum order quantities (MOQs)
• Insider tips for finding clothing manufacturers that work with small businesses
• What to expect during the production process, from tech packs to samples
• How to avoid common pitfalls that can cost you time and money

… and SO much more!

Whether you’re exploring how to start a clothing brand or want to scale your existing boutique with your own label, you're going to get so much value out of this conversation. Tracy breaks the design and manufacturing process down in a way that makes it so accessible for anyone to get started.

Connect with Tracy:

Shop Sante Grace: https://santegrace.com/ 

Instagram @santegrace https://www.instagram.com/santegrace/?hl=en

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Emily:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylishandsuccessful/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stylishandsuccessful 

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https://bit.ly/boostyourboutique

Join the Facebook Group: https://www.emilyfbgroup.com 

Website: https://www.boutiquetrainingacademy.com 

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Questions?

Send me an email at [email protected]

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored podcast. Some links are affiliate links. Thank you for listening!

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Work on Your Shop Event- September 21, 2025

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Work on Your Shop Event- September 21, 2025

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