From Concept to Creation — Fashion Production Made Seamless

With 41 years of experience and over 5,000 satisfied clients, we provide full-service fashion development, from pattern making to small batch production — nationwide.

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41+
YEAR OF EXPERIENCE

The Real Deal in Fashion Technical Design

ABOUT

The Real Deal in Fashion Technical Design

As the owner and consultant of my own company, I help clients turn their fashion ideas into reality. I have been in the textile industry for over 41 years, offering a full range of services, from designing, pattern making, grading, and making markers, to cutting and sewing small batch production.

Over 41 years of expert metal work, built on precision, skill, and trusted craftsmanship.

Based in Quincy, MA

Serving All of the USA (and beyond)

What Our Clients Say About Working With Ann

WHAT WE DO

Our Core Services

Corporate Training

We deliver customized corporate training programs to elevate team skills and drive measurable results.

Leadership Development

Our leadership development sessions help professionals grow into confident, effective decision-makers.

Public Speaking

We provide expert coaching to improve clarity, confidence, and impact in every speaking engagement.

Team Building

Engaging workshops designed to strengthen collaboration, communication, and team performance.

Brand Consulting

We guide businesses through brand development strategies that align with their vision and values.

Project Management

Professional support to plan, execute, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

3D Design

We create high-quality 3D visuals to bring your product ideas and technical concepts to life.

Technical Support

Reliable technical assistance to keep your systems running smoothly and resolve challenges quickly.

Whether you're just starting or scaling up, we’ll take care of it — start to finish.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ann Russo’s Professional Experience

Owner & Small Batch Production Expert

Textile Industry | 41+ years

Founded and operated her own consultancy specializing in small-batch garment production—covering design, pattern-making, grading, marker creation, and full production workflows.
Experienced with both handcraft and CAD systems (e.g., Lectra), supporting sampling, fitting, and marker-making through every production phase

Technical Design Services, Inc.

Owner/Principal

Delivered end-to-end technical design solutions, pattern-making, grading, and marker services tailored to small- and mid-sized apparel brands

Industry Tenure & Client Impact

Over 41 years in the apparel and textile industry, consistently providing high-touch, small-batch production services.
Recognized for expert handling of pattern-to-product workflows: comprehensive grading, creating production markers, and delivering production-ready samples for emerging brands and established labels.

Hi I'm Ann

I have a passion for fashion and a deep knowledge of Lectra CAD, a leading fashion design and production software. I have worked on this system for almost four decades, creating and modifying patterns, sketches, and specifications. I have also contributed to the TV show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, creating authentic costumes for the period drama. I am the real deal.

I am the real deal.

TESTIMONIALS

What The Clients Say

Ann has been a true professional on all of our projects. We have been doing business for at least 20 years and she has held our hand, walked us through every step of production, mentored along the way and got us to the final product starting from a sketch design to a finished product. She shared her many years of experience and contacts generously. We are hoping for a book someday!! Ann Russo is highly recommended.