Terms And Conditions

Last Updated October 28, 2025. Please ensure that you read the Terms & Conditions carefully.

Our Realistic Pricing Strategy

At LS Custom Manufacturing, our pricing reflects the precision, expertise, and personalized attention that goes into every single project. We’re not about cutting corners; we’re about delivering superior quality and efficiency for clients who truly value craftsmanship and reliability.

Important Notes on Pricing:

• Custom Quotes are Key: These are realistic estimates. Every project is unique. We’ll always provide a detailed, custom quote once we review a client’s specific design, material, and quantity requirements.
• Client-Provided Materials: Our pricing generally assumes the client will provide main fabrics, specific trims, and labels unless “Full-Service Production” includes sourcing. We’ll always clarify this upfront.
• Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs): For production, we’ll establish clear MOQs that support our efficiency while remaining accessible for emerging brands.
• Rush Services: For clients with tight deadlines, we can offer expedited services at a premium (e.g., +25-50% surcharge).

Pattern Making

• What it is: Taking a design concept and turning it into a precise, production-ready pattern. This is foundational and requires deep technical skill.
• Pricing Approach: We’ll typically use a flat rate per pattern, adjusted for complexity. For highly iterative or complex design consultations, an hourly rate might apply.
• Realistic Price Estimates (per pattern):
  • Simple Complexity: $150 – $600
  • Moderate Complexity: $600 – $1,200
  • High Complexity: $1,200 – $2,500+
  • Hourly rate for revisions/consultation: $75 – $125 / hour

Sample Making

• What it is: Bringing the pattern to life as a physical garment for fit analysis and design refinement. This is a crucial step for quality assurance.
• Pricing Approach: A flat rate per sample, per style. This accounts for the focused attention and potential adjustments needed for a single piece. Fabric isn’t typically included in this price.
• Realistic Price Estimates (per sample):
  • Simple Complexity: $150 – $350
  • Moderate Complexity: $350 – $700
  • High Complexity: $700 – $1,500+

Grading

• What it is: Scaling the approved pattern accurately across various sizes, ensuring consistent fit and proportion.
• Pricing Approach: Priced per size, per pattern. There’s a base fee for the initial sizes, then a per-size charge for additional sizes.
• Realistic Price Estimates: $50 – $150 per size (for basic garments), with rates increasing for more complex styles or a larger range of sizes.

Marking

• What it is: Optimizing fabric utilization by creating a precise layout of all pattern pieces to minimize waste. This is key for cost efficiency in production.
• Pricing Approach: Often quoted per linear yard of fabric, or a flat setup fee plus a per-yard rate. For full production, this might be integrated into cutting costs.
• Realistic Price Estimates: $0.50 – $2.00 per linear yard (depending on fabric type, width, and complexity of pattern layout).

Small Batch Production

• What it is: Our core manufacturing service, ideal for emerging designers, specialty brands, or anyone needing high-quality production with lower minimums than large factories.
• Pricing Approach: Priced per unit. This varies significantly based on the garment’s complexity, fabric type, construction details, and most importantly, the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ).
• Our MOQ: We should aim for a realistic MOQ that allows for efficiency but remains accessible – suggest 10 units per style/color to start.
• Realistic Price Estimates (per unit, excluding fabric & trims):
  • Simple Complexity: $15 – $35 per unit
  • Medium Complexity: $35 – $80 per unit
  • Complex Complexity: $80 – $250+ per unit

Disclaimer

Intellectual Property and Originality

LS Custom Manufacture LLC (DBA Lafrance Studio) is committed to upholding the highest standards of intellectual property rights and ethical design. Our policy is designed to protect both our company and our clients from legal issues related to copyright infringement.

• Client’s Responsibility for Originality: The client is solely responsible for ensuring that all designs, patterns, tech packs, and materials provided to us are original and do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, trademarks, or copyrights of any third party.
• Our Policy Against Duplication: We will not replicate or duplicate any existing design from another brand. While we can use existing garments or inspiration for reference, we require the client to provide a design that is a distinct reinterpretation. The final design must contain a minimum of 50% difference in key elements such as silhouette, seam lines, or construction from the original reference.
• Right of Refusal: LS Custom Manufacture LLC (DBA Lafrance Studio) reserves the right to refuse any project that, in our professional opinion, appears to be a direct copy or a clear infringement of a copyrighted design.
• Limitation of Liability: By submitting a project, the client agrees to indemnify and hold LS Custom Manufacture LLC (DBA Lafrance Studio) harmless from any and all claims, damages, or legal actions that may arise from the use of the materials provided by the client. The client assumes full legal and financial responsibility for any intellectual property disputes related to their submitted designs.

Sampling Process

To ensure a successful partnership and maintain a clear understanding of the project scope, the following policies regarding design and sampling are in effect:

• Design & Budget Alignment
  Clients are responsible for designing and developing products within their specified budget. LS Custom Manufacture LLC (DBA Lafrance Studio) will not reduce its service fees for a design that is beyond the client’s financial capacity. We are committed to providing the highest quality of work, and our pricing reflects the true value of our craftsmanship and expertise. If a design’s complexity or scope exceeds the client’s budget, we will provide guidance on how to simplify the design to meet their financial goals.
• The Sampling Process
  The sampling phase is a critical part of product development. Clients must understand that this is an iterative process. It is a standard industry practice to require multiple samples—often two to three—to achieve the perfect fit and style. Each sample is a new step in the development process, and our fees are based on the work required to produce each new version. This process is essential to ensure the final product meets the highest standards of quality and fit.
• Design Changes After Sampling
  Once a design is in the sampling phase, any fundamental change to the design is considered a new project, not a simple alteration. This includes, but is not limited to, changes in the silhouette, construction, or key design features. Such changes will require the creation of new patterns, tech packs, and samples, and will be quoted and billed as a new design. This policy ensures that the value of our time and expertise for each unique design is accurately reflected.
• Design Complexity & Pricing Philosophy
  The definitions of “Simple,” “Medium,” and “High” complexity, as outlined in our Design Complexity & Pricing Guide on this website, are foundational to our service pricing. Our fees reflect the specialized skill, time, and resources required for each complexity level, ensuring a fair valuation of our craftsmanship and expertise. Prices will directly correspond to the determined complexity of the design. LS Custom Manufacture LLC (DBA Lafrance Studio) will not adjust the value of its services or lower prices for designs classified as Medium or High complexity if they do not align with a client’s budget. Should a client’s budget not accommodate the cost of a complex design, we are happy to work collaboratively to simplify the design to fit within their financial parameters without compromising core aesthetics.
• Initial Sample Use and Liability
  The First Prototype (or Fit Sample) provided to the client is a developmental tool intended solely for internal review, fit assessment, and correction of technical specifications. It is explicitly not a final or production-ready garment. LS Custom Manufacture bears no responsibility or liability for any aesthetic defects, fit imperfections, or perceived poor quality resulting from the client’s decision to use the initial prototype for public-facing purposes, including but not limited to, website photography, e-commerce listings, marketing campaigns, or photoshoots. The client assumes all risk associated with using any sample that has not been mutually approved as the Pre-Production Sample (PPS) for commercial display.
• Scheduling and Client-Driven Rush Requests
  LS Custom Manufacture processes all projects based on an agreed-upon, sequential production schedule designed to uphold our standards of quality and efficiency. Any client request to expedite a project timeline or prioritize an order ahead of the current production queue must be mutually agreed upon in writing and will be subject to a Mandatory Rush Fee, which will be quoted based on the severity of the timeline compression. Furthermore, LS Custom Manufacture reserves the right to decline any rush request that compromises our commitment to quality. The client acknowledges that by requesting an expedited timeline, they accept an inherent increase in risk, and LS Custom Manufacture is not liable for any defects, quality degradation, or fit issues that may arise from a rush production schedule.
• Mandatory Live Fitting before Prototype Approval
  The Designer at LS Custom Manufacture LLC requires and conducts a live, in-person fitting on a designated fit model for all prototypes prior to granting final production approval. The Designer uses this essential session to physically touch, pin, manipulate the drape, and perform direct, real-time corrections. These actions ensure the best possible garment fit and accuracy. We accept only in-person fittings for this final stage and explicitly deems video or virtual fittings insufficient, as they do not provide the necessary tactile feedback and direct interaction required for precision adjustments.

Pre-Production Sample (PPS) Mandate

Following the final fit approval and before commencing bulk production, We (LS Custom Manufacture LLC) will create and supply a Pre-Production Sample (PPS). This PPS serves as the definitive, physical standard and must include all final, approved components, specifically:

• The exact, approved production-ready fabric and material.
• All final trims and notions (e.g., buttons, zippers, labels, thread).

We send or keep this PPS for the chosen production house alongside the complete Technical Package (Tech Pack). The production house, whether that’d be us or somewhere else, must use this PPS as the mandatory physical guide for quality, construction, and aesthetic integrity, ensuring the finished bulk order precisely matches the approved standard.

Alteration Services

LS Custom Manufacture LLC (DBA Lafrance Studio) is pleased to offer professional alteration services to our clients. Our alterations are performed with the same high standard of quality and precision as our custom garments.

Alteration Service Rules

• Garment Condition: All garments must be clean and free of stains, odors, or pet hair before being brought in for alterations.
• Fittings: A fitting is required for all alteration projects to ensure accurate pinning and marking.
• Quotes: A final price will be provided after the initial fitting and assessment of the work required.
• Timeline: Alteration timelines will be communicated to the client at the time of the quote and may vary based on the complexity of the job.
• Shoes & Undergarments: For any pants, dresses, or full-length garments, you must bring the specific shoes and undergarments you plan to wear with the final garment to all fittings. The length and fit of a garment can change significantly based on shoe height and undergarment support, and accurate fittings cannot be conducted without them.
• Latex, Silicone, and Specialty Garments: We do not perform alterations on items made of latex, silicone, or other specialty materials that require unique tools or processes that are not standard for textile manufacturing.

Price Breakdown Guide

All prices are subject to change based on the specific garment, material, and complexity of the alteration.

Disclaimer

Quality of Garments for Alterations 

We reserve the right to decline any alteration project based on the garment’s quality, material, or construction. Our professional opinion is final. Garments, particularly those from fast-fashion retailers, are often made with low-quality materials and poor construction methods, which can make them unsuitable for professional alterations. Attempting to alter such garments may compromise their integrity, durability, and overall appearance. We will not be held responsible for the outcome of alterations on garments that are deemed to be of inadequate quality or construction.

Fittings and Appointments

• Punctuality: Please arrive on time for your scheduled fitting. If you are more than 15 minutes late without prior notice, we may need to reschedule your appointment, and a $50 cancellation fee may apply.
• Final Inspection: Clients are encouraged to try on their altered garments at the time of pick-up to ensure complete satisfaction. Any necessary adjustments to the work performed must be brought to our attention at this time.
• Post-Pickup Adjustments: We guarantee our work for a period of 7 days after the pick-up date. Any adjustments requested after this period will be treated as a new alteration and will be subject to new charges.

Payment and Liability

• Payment Policy: A deposit of 50% of the estimated cost is required at the time of the initial fitting to begin any work. The final balance is due in full upon completion and before the garment can be released.
• Uncollected Items: Any altered garments not picked up within 30 days of the completion date will be considered abandoned and may be sold or disposed of at our discretion, with no refund of deposit or prior payments.
• Limitation of Liability: While we take the utmost care with your property, our liability for any garment is limited to the cost of the alteration service itself. We are not responsible for the replacement value of the garment in the rare event of an issue, and we are not liable for damages resulting from a garment’s original poor construction.