ProductAugust 28, 20264 min read
Running a Team? How to Assign Work and Stay in Sync
Growing from solo to a small team is a milestone, and a new kind of chaos. Here's how to keep everyone aligned.
Blog
Insights and resources for fashion business owners
GrowthAugust 26, 20265 min read
Your Client Book Is Your Business: Building Repeat Customers
New clients are expensive. The ones you've already made for are your real growth engine, if you keep them.
ProductAugust 24, 20264 min read
From Cutting Table to Delivery: Inside thimblely's Orders Board
A close look at how thimblely's Orders keep every garment moving, and nothing slipping through.
ProductAugust 21, 20264 min read
Meet thimblely: One App to Run Your Whole Fashion Business
You're brilliant at the work. thimblely handles the running of it: orders, clients, payments, and more, in one place.
Business & MoneyAugust 19, 20265 min read
Handling Alterations and Revisions Without Losing Money
"Just one small change" is where your profit quietly leaks. Here's how to give great service and still get paid.
Getting OrganizedAugust 17, 20265 min read
Fabric Inventory 101: Stop Over-Buying and Running Out Mid-Order
Your fabric shelf is money sitting still. Here's how to hold the right amount: no dead stock, no mid-order panic.
Getting OrganizedAugust 14, 20264 min read
How to Never Miss a Delivery Deadline Again
Late deliveries cost you referrals and sleep. A simple system to see every deadline before it sees you.
Getting OrganizedAugust 12, 20264 min read
5 Signs Your Fashion Business Has Outgrown the Notebook
The notebook got you here. These are the moments that tell you it can't take you further.
Business & MoneyAugust 10, 20265 min read
Deposits Done Right: Asking for Money Without the Awkwardness
A clear deposit policy protects your cash flow and your relationships. Here's how to set one and hold it.
Getting OrganizedAugust 7, 20264 min read
Where to Keep Client Measurements So You Never Lose Them Again
Notebooks tear, phones die, and memory lies. Here's how to store measurements so they're there when you need them.
Business & MoneyAugust 5, 20265 min read
What to Charge for Custom Clothing: A Tailor's Pricing Guide
Stop pricing from your gut. A simple framework for numbers that cover your costs and respect your craft.
Craft & TechniqueAugust 3, 20264 min read
How to Take Accurate Body Measurements Every Time
A repeatable measuring routine that keeps your fittings short, your remakes rare, and your clients happy.
IndustryJuly 23, 202611 min read
What African Fashion Can Learn From How Europe Built Its Fashion Industry
Europe did not win fashion with better designers. It won with systems: protected names, local manufacturing, schools, and state support. The playbook, with sources, and how makers can use it today.
ComparisonJuly 22, 20269 min read
thimblely vs TailorMate vs Easy Tailor App vs Geelus: Which Tailoring App Should You Choose in 2026?
An honest comparison of the leading tailoring business apps: what each does well, where they differ, and how to pick the right one for your workshop, boutique, or fashion brand.
GuideJuly 22, 202610 min read
How to Manage a Tailoring Business: The Complete 2026 Guide
From client measurements to deposits, delivery dates, and profit tracking. A practical system for running a tailoring or fashion business that does not depend on memory and notebooks.
GuideJuly 21, 20268 min read
The Best Apps for Tailors and Fashion Designers in 2026
A global guide for makers who sew, cut, craft, and create. The apps that handle measurements, clients, orders, and payments, wherever in the world you work.
IndustryMarch 10, 20266 min read
Why Fashion Businesses Need a Dedicated Management App in 2026
Generic tools like spreadsheets and WhatsApp groups are holding fashion businesses back. Here's why purpose-built fashion business management software is now essential for tailors, designers, and creative entrepreneurs.
ComparisonMarch 8, 20268 min read
thimblely vs Depop vs Poshmark: Which Fashion Platform is Right for You?
A detailed comparison of fashion marketplace platforms. Discover how thimblely combines marketplace discovery with business management tools that Depop and Poshmark don't offer.
GuideMarch 5, 20267 min read
The Best Digital Tools for African Fashion Designers in 2026
African fashion is booming globally, but many designers still run their businesses on pen and paper. Here are the best tools, including thimblely, for taking your fashion business digital.