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Sample Making Agreement

For sample makers and clients commissioning garment prototypes or samples without a production order.

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About this contract

This agreement is for sample makers and clients commissioning garment prototypes or samples without a production order. This is a standalone sample-making engagement, not a commitment to order a production run.

Key points covered in this contract

  • Sample specifications: sample quantity and purpose, patterns, sizes, supplied fabric, fittings, and delivery date.
  • Payment and changes: the fee, payment dates, and how added work or a cancelled date will be handled.
  • Materials and credit: any notes, plans, equipment, or public credit included in the engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does paying for services transfer ownership of a professional's existing materials?
No. Paying for someone's time does not normally buy their existing tools, teaching methods, or materials. The client may receive permission to use particular notes or plans without owning everything behind them. Ownership transfers require a separate legal basis.
Does commissioning garment design or sample work also order a production run?
Not automatically. Design, pattern, sample, and alteration services are different from ordering finished goods in quantity. A Manufacturing Agreement can document a separate production order, including quantities, price, quality standards, and delivery terms.
Who pays if a sample needs to be remade?
The reason for the remake matters. A sample that fails to follow approved instructions is different from a client changing the design or supplying unsuitable fabric. A sample-making agreement should explain responsibility for corrections, replacement materials, and new work.

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