So You Wanna Be an Indie Fashion Designer: Part 1

 Starting from Scratch

So you want to be a fashion designer, but you don’t even know how to sew… That’s fine. No one comes out of the womb knowing how to use and draft patterns or operate a sewing machine, so let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Setting Goals

Your first step is to set goals. Yes, you want to be a fashion designer, but does that mean you want to go the DiY route and sell from home? Or do you want to be on Project Runway? Or maybe you’d like to work under a big, famous designer or better yet, BE one.

When you’re setting your goals, think about what it is that you want. Sure, there’s a chance you’ll eventually make it big by running a small DiY fashion biz out of your kitchen, but if you want your own store on Madison Avenue, you might want to think about taking some classes, or even getting a degree in a fashion related field. I’m not saying that starting out with a DiY set-up can’t get your name in lights, but this guide is meant for people that simply want to make a living or supplement their current income by selling their craft. I have no experience with making it big, so this is geared towards those of us that are okay with being the little guy. Either way, you’re going to need a hell of a lot of patience and practice.

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