Once a design is drawn, it's sent electronically to Zara's factory across the street, where a clothing sample is made. To minimize waste, computer programs arrange and rearrange clothing patterns on the massive fabric-rolls before a laser-guided machine does the cutting. Zara produces most of its designs close to home in Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Finished garments are returned to the factory within a week, Finishing touches (buttons, trim, detailing, etc.) are added, and each garment goes through a quality check.