A Simple Guide to Your Inventory

Part 1: Size Templates - The Foundation of Your Measurements

Before you can add your custom tailoring services, you need to create at least one Size Template. So, what is a size template? Think of it as a reusable pattern for measurements. For example, instead of typing out "Chest," "Waist," "Sleeve Length," and "Neck" every time you make a shirt, you can create a "Men's Shirt" template that already has all those fields. This saves a huge amount of time and makes sure you never forget an important measurement.

How to Create a New Size Template

Follow these simple steps to create your first template:

1. Navigate to the "Size Templates" page from the main inventory menu.
2. Click the "New Template" button.
3. Give your template a name. This should be something clear and descriptive, like "Men's Formal Suit," "Women's Evening Gown," or "Child's Trousers."
4. Add Measurement Fields. This is the most important part. In the table, you'll see a row where you can add your first measurement field.
   • Measurement Field: Type the name of the measurement, for example, "Chest Circumference."
   • Unit: Choose whether you want to measure this in Centimeters (cm) or Inches.
   • Required: Tick this checkbox if this is a measurement you absolutely must have for this garment. When this template is used in an order, the system will make sure you fill in this field.
5. Add more fields as needed. Click the "Add Measurement Field" button to add more rows to the table. You can add as many as you need. For a suit, you might add fields for shoulder width, jacket length, waist, inseam, and so on. You can also remove a field by clicking the little red trash icon.
6. Save the template. Once you've added all your fields, click the "Save" button. That's it! Your template is now ready to be used.

You can create as many templates as you need for all the different types of clothing you make. This initial setup will make creating orders much faster and more accurate in the long run.

Part 2: Custom Tailoring Services - Your Service Catalog

Now that you have your size templates, you can start building your catalog of custom tailoring services. These are the main services you offer, like "Bespoke Men's Shirt" or "Custom Wedding Dress." When you add these services to an order, the system will automatically know which measurements to ask for, thanks to the size templates you just created.

How to Add a New Custom Tailoring Service

1. Navigate to the "Custom Tailoring" page from the inventory menu.
2. Click the "New Item" button. A window will pop up.
3. Item Name: Give the service a clear name. For example, "Three-Piece Wool Suit."
4. Size Template: This is the most important step! From the dropdown menu, select the Size Template that goes with this service. For a "Three-Piece Wool Suit," you would select your "Men's Formal Suit" template. This is how the system knows which measurements to ask for when you add this service to an order.
5. Description: Add a short description if you like. This can be helpful for your staff to know what the service includes.
6. Price: Enter the base price for this service. Don't worry, you can always change this price for a specific order if needed.
7. Save the service. Click "Continue" to save the new service. It will now appear in your list of custom tailoring services, and you can add it to any new order.

When you add this service to an order in the future, the system will automatically pull up the measurement fields from the linked template, making the process smooth and error-free.

Part 3: Rental Collection - Managing Your Rental Stock

The final part of your inventory is the collection of items you rent out. This section is for managing the physical stock of your rental garments, like tuxedos, suits, and dresses.

How to Add a New Rental Item

1. Navigate to the "Rental Collection" page from the inventory menu.
2. Click the "New Item" button to open the new item window.
3. Upload an Image. A picture is worth a thousand words! Click on the placeholder image to upload a photo of your rental item. A cropping tool will appear, allowing you to create a perfect square preview image. This photo will be shown to you when you add the item to an order, helping you pick the right one.
4. Item Name: Enter the name of the item, for example, "Black Classic Tuxedo."
5. Description: Add any details about the item, like the material or designer.
6. Price Per Day: Enter the amount you charge to rent this item for a single day.
7. Deposit Amount: Enter the refundable deposit amount you require for this item. This is to make sure the item is returned in good condition. This amount will be automatically added to the order total when you rent this item out.
8. Save the item. Click "Continue" to add the item to your rental collection. It will now be available to add to orders.

On the main Rental Collection page, you can see all your rental items, their prices, and, most importantly, their current availability status ("Available for rent" or "Out on Rent"), so you always know what's in stock.