How to Make Money in Fashion Design
Dream of becoming a fashion designer? A lot of people do but don't think they ever can because they tend to think that to be a fashion designer you have to have a show in Paris or a catwalk in New York. But that's not true. There are thousands of fashion designers that may not be very well known but are happy designing and love what they do. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- fashion expertise
- design training
- sewing machine
- fabric and materials
- sketch books
- writing/sketching instruments
Instructions
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Study trends and fashions from all over the world. Take apart clothing to see how it's made. Trace the outlines and patterns and try to recreate the look. Then alter the looks and try to improve upon them.
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Take design classes. These are offered at community colleges, trade and vocational schools. Learn how to draw, construct and even sew. Being able to do all aspects of the fashion process will help you throughout your career.
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Start designing and making clothes, accessories and other items. Set up a website to show off your designs as well as sell your items. You can sell one-of-a-kind items, make on-demand pieces or designs and complete lines. These can also be sold on sites such as eBay and other auction websites.
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Talk to local shop owners about selling your items in their stores through a consignment deal. Or if you have the financial backing, open your own boutique. You can also design these items and hire other people to make them and then sell them, to make back your investment as well as a profit.
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Continue designing and creating. As you start to have a following, you will begin to be noticed and eventually be called to design for another designer or create something for a well-known individual. If you happen to know any well-publicized people, get your clothes on them. If a reporter asks what they're wearing, you have instantly publicity. Good luck!
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Tips & Warnings
Experiment and try a bunch of different things but then pick a niche to establish yourself
Make some of your designs yourself
