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Keeping the art of making clothes alive, one garment at a time.

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Join date: May 19, 2023
About
Reyburn Brown is an Atlanta, GA - based pattern
maker, couturier, and founder of The Reyburn school of Apparel Pattern Making and Reyburn Patterns LLC. He studied fashion and pattern making at ESMOD École Supérieure des Arts et techniques de la mode, the International Fashion Design & Business school in Paris France. His specialty is to drape and pattern unique shapes that are difficult to create by technology alone. Reyburn has over two decades of experience in Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver BC and Portland, working for brands such as NIKE, Lululemon, Filson, Perry Ellis and Columbia Sportswear. In 2017 he founded The Reyburn School, whose mission is to keep the art of apparel pattern drafting and draping alive.

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Aug 4, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Understanding the Distinctions Between Bespoke Tailors, Tailors, Tailoring and Alteration Specialists
When it comes to clothing, many people use the terms tailor, bespoke tailor, tailoring, and alteration specialist interchangeably. Yet, these roles and services differ significantly, especially in today’s apparel industry.
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Jul 7, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Understanding the Realities of Tolerances in Apparel Manufacturing
In apparel manufacturing, the idea of tight tolerances often clashes with the reality of working with fabric. Unlike rigid materials, fabric behaves unpredictably—it stretches, shrinks, and shifts throughout the production process.
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Jul 2, 2026 ∙ 3 min
The Evolution of Apparel Patternmaking: Craft vs AI Innovations in Apparel Development
Apparel patternmaking has long been a skilled craft rooted in hands-on techniques and deep understanding of fabric, fit, and form. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping this process, offering new ways to generate patterns that have never been physically developed or sewn.
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