Crystal Titus is a technical apparel designer, pattern maker, and soft goods developer.
She is currently employed in a full-time position with Janie and Jack.
Technical Design & Sketches
Since 2013, I’ve helped companies and independent clients with technical design, working on fit comments, pattern corrections, researching sizing and fit, and making technical sketches. I have a broad knowledge of construction techniques for cut-and-sew and sweater knitting, and I really enjoy drawing flats!
I can work with you to gather and/or develop the information you need to include in a tech pack for manufacturing. This usually includes (but is not limited to) measurements, construction sketches, flat sketches, building the Bill of Materials (BOM), and quality control documents. I work in Adobe Illustrator and Excel/Google Sheets.
Soft Goods Development
My knowledge of prototyping using a laser cutter, heat bonding, adhesives, and cut-and-sew techniques can now help you develop your soft goods project from design/first concept to a final, production-ready prototype.
I have experience incorporating electronics into soft goods and clothing, and am very familiar with various foam & neoprene you may want to use in your product.
Pattern Making and Production
Though my expertise is primarily in flat pattern making, I do have some experience using 2D & 3D pattern making software. I’ve created patterns from scratch and edited factory patterns for better fit. I can create a pattern from measurements or build one to fit your existing object.
I’ve worked with local and overseas vendors and factories in manufacturing clothing and soft goods. I can help you set-up your product for a production run, whether that means creating a tech pack or sewing a sample – I can also evaluate samples from the factory, and set-up quality control documents to help the workers during manufacturing.
Prototyping & Limited Sample Runs
I enjoy making physical goods, but I am not a factory. That being said, I can help you with prototyping, trade show samples, and limited sample runs, depending on construction techniques needed.
In my studio, I have a single needle lockstitch industrial machine, an adjustable width zig-zag sewing machine, a small serger, and a small home sewing machine for buttonholes and other odds & ends.
Technical Design
Fit Comments
Pattern Corrections
Construction Techniques
Sizing & Fit Research
Flat Sketches
Adobe Illustrator
Soft Goods
Prototyping
Research & Development
Material Consulting
Design for Manufacture
Pattern Making
Production
Tech Packs
Factory Communication
Reviewing Samples
Quality Control
Prototyping
Limited Sample Runs
Based out of Oakland, Crystal works in the San Francisco Bay Area.
I’d love to help you develop your project or product.