It’s exciting to me that you’re loving my new feature and feel it will be helpful to you. It’s a little like opening the flood gates for some really interesting questions….hummmm……Keep them coming!!
1. What is it about “fashion” that I love? If it’s that you love to dress and shop for latest fashions, that may not be enough. You will need to have a drive to develop your own style. It’s also important to believe in that style and envision others wearing your designs.
2. Am I willing to do what it takes to learn all facets of the industry? This will involve learning a basic knowledge of sewing, construction and sketching. It’s necessary to know at least basic sewing construction to be able to understand the principles of garment construction. Sketching is essential to convey your ideas to a pattern maker or draper to create your vision.
3. Am I open minded and able to take criticism. The industry can be harsh. It will chew you up and spit you out if you are weak. You will need to stay the course until your in a position to lead the way to your vision. Be tough!!
4. Really ask yourself “why” you want to become a Fashion Designer. There are many television shows that glamorize this industry in a way of making you think it’s all about a party. Hard work, determination and creativity are all parts of what you will need to work towards to reach your goals.
You Asked:
I’ve been trying to hem a lightweight knit top I made. No matter what I do, the hem keeps twisting. How can I prevent this from happening?
Thanks again for all the kind support of my new blog feature! Please keep all the great questions coming.
DISCLAIMER: All of my advice is given as my own opinion from my professional experience as a Fashion Designer, Textile Drafter, and Production Pattern Maker. Keep in mind that there’s more than one way to approach any sewing technique, sewing equipment, or construction process.
Wow, you are so knowledgeable about fashion and clothing and fabrics. I may need your help in the future to sew some curtains. It would be my first time ever making anything like that. It might be out of my league.
What great information you shared! I love to sew, but not if it is a knit fabric. I will have to use your idea.
Thanks Heather! Send any question you might have my way! I'd me happy to answer!!
Hi Cynthia! Since you don't like working with knit's, I hope my idea was helpful.
Very interesting! I love to sew things for myself but couldn't be a fashion designer.
There is no way I could handle all the rejection a fashion designer would have to face…they are some tough cookies 😉
Hi Merissa. Glad to hear you love to sew!
Hi Heather. It's definitely not for anyone that can't take the heat, but it can also be a very rewarding career choice.
Oooh, I'm one of those who starts off enthusiastically, and then gets side tracked. It always takes sooo much self discipline to finish a project.
Hi Elise! It happens to all of us. Especially when we go to the fabric store and find new fabric! Yes, it's happened a time or two to me too!