If you're a fashion designer who's sick of your career being stuck in the hands of toxic corporate bosses 😢...
I've been there.
I went from hating my low-paying toxic fashion job to having freedom as freelancer. 💸
And I can teach you to do it, too.
If you want to work with fashion brands you love (instead of mass production companies) AND work from home with flexibility in your day… 🙌
You get there by becoming a REAL freelancer, in control of your own business (not an exploited temp worker with no benefits).
As a REAL freelancer, you can work for yourself on exciting projects and earn steady income. 💥
In my decade+ of freelancing in fashion...
💕 I got to work with brands I was passionate about and escape the rat race.
✈️ I had the freedom to travel and work wherever I wanted.
💰 And I earned over $100k, way more than I needed to pay the bills.
I’ve taught thousands of people how to freelance in fashion.
And I can teach you too.
SUBSCRIBE now. 📹
xx Heidi
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So i make clothes and ive been seeeing you videos recently Do you make the patterns in here and then get then printed out for real clothes? If so whats the program??
This program is just for designing - it’s called NewArc.ai. It creates a photo of the drawing so you can see what the design might look like in real life, but it doesn’t create a sewing pattern. That would be something you would do either by hand on paper or with a digital pattern making software.
Thanks
I love your energy Heidi! 🎉🤩😃
Thank you!! 😁
I liked it, but are the photos subject to copyright?
Nope - they’re based off your designs and they’re yours to use as you please.
Just to say thank you!
Thanks Heidi! I saw this video years ago and now I'm in need of it again and is saving my potatoes again (if that makes sense haha) 😄
you just saved me, thanks a lot!! :)
It's easy
May I just say... the lighting is really giving "inner glow" 🤩
Haha thank you! I still don’t have a great set up in our new (temp) housing but ima take this comment 💖💖💖
Thank you for sharing your knowledge of this software. I can’t wait to try it. ❤️
I guess I don't have an understanding of this. I know how to make illustration, flats, and tech packs not good at it, but know how. I do have a degree in tailoring, my love is making clothes. I actually do have a interesting resume. Sewing for some celebrities, comic-con costumes, three wedding dresses one designed by one of the brides I just made it to here specs, the other I had free rein, costumes for a tv show that season airs next year. But no fashion degree, it alluded me when I was younger. I want to get into making I guess you would call it bespoke clothes, but there is no demand where I live so will have to find clients some other way. There are so many alterationist in our area there is no money in it. Had shop open for four years and well, I'm glad I do not have to rely on it to feed me at the moment.
Love it.
Glad to hear! It’s a really amazing software 👏👏
Well produced and easy to follow video - thank you for sharing your talent!
Wow, Heidi! Your content is so unique and honest….
Aw thank you!!
you are a legend !
As much as selling online on websites like Spoonflower have their drawbacks, I think creating a lot of designs will naturally & eventually make you a better designer, so I think if your goal is more to just get started and get better at textile design, and possibly just get your designs out there (even if it doesn’t make sales immediately) it can be a good thing to work on the the long term, or to build up more confidence in your work before becoming a freelancer. But obviously this isn’t ideal if you’re wanting to make money immediately
Thank your for sharing your story heidi! I've been a big fan of you always and my inspiration. This story also inspired me lott to don't give up on my freelancing dream.
I’m so glad to hear!! Perseverance is key!
Hi. if i want to download the pattern draft of that blazer how do i do it?
Hello! You would have to draft a pattern yourself. NewArc will create photorealistic renders as I showed in the video, but it does not create sewing patterns. Is that what you were asking?
Nowhere near involved in the fashion industry (and also very late to the party), but I've been looking at Clo3D tutorials just for fun-and binging your channel-and came across Style3D Studio; the KZread algorithm's at work. It's very similar to Clo3D, so I think it's worth checking out for those familiar with Clo3D. From what I've seen in some comments and sites, Clo3D has more features, but Style3D is better at simulation and has a free library fully integrated into the software. According to their site, not only is there a 30-day trial, but there's also a FREE non-commercial version-remember NON-commercial. Apparently, it used to be $30/month, but the non-commercial version is now completely free with a few limitations-don't know if that'll always be the case, but that's what it's like at the time I'm writing this. The Individual plan is also less expensive than Clo3D at $40/month and $380/year, but you might want to keep in mind that Clo3D has more features than Style3D, at least according to what I've heard through word-of-mouth (word-of-comment?). It's still relatively new, but I just thought I'd share this in case anyone missed it or is interested. I can't say anything definitive since I use neither of these programs, but some videos and sites compare the two if you wanna check that out, and you can check the software out too.
Thank you for sharing! I enjoy fashion as a passion but not a business. To each his own. I give people a lot of credit for pursuing business in fashion.
You’re welcome, and yes, to each his own! Starting your own brand is a very, very, very hard way to make money. I learned that the hard way 😂
😭😭😭I finished my AS in Fashion Merchandise and Management with the highest GPA. Not even one job offer, I was too old at 30 something. Eventually, I got a job in a complete different field that paid me really good money. Soon I will retire and I planning to open my own fashion business. Finally I will be working on what I’m most excited about, fashion, trends, fabrics 😂.
That is awesome and good for you!! It’s still quite a tough venture, I started my own brand too! Check my latest video 😜
Thank you so much for sharing your story ❤ I am also a fashion designer (beginner) i'm now trying to find a job in a fashion campany or any related business. The fact is....i need to improve my CAD skills for digital drawings on both illustrations and patterns. I think it is essential
You’re welcome! And you’re right - CAD skills are critical. I have a ton of free vids on my channel you can binge 😜
Thank you very much for sharing.
You’re welcome!
Can a phone do this pls
Yes! It’s a website - no app, no software, and it works on your phone, too.
Wow
It is very, very cool.
About the price of Clo3D; psst: an Adobe subscription for an individual is 59.99 a month. I’m not trying to downplay the cost, but considering that it’s a 3D software that can literally help you make, grade, and export sewing patterns, and that your time is also money, I would say worth it. Though personally I’m waiting to see if I hear back from Browswear indie first.
I can’t remember the context and what I said in the video, but if you just get Illustrator, it’s $22.99 a month. Yes, the whole suite is more. And yes, for $50 CLO is quite robust! However, if you compare it to what the whole Adobe suite does - video editing, photoshop, vector, and more, I would say it’s comparable. Just depends on your needs!
@SewHeidi we need a portfolio review from you, please ❤
I've been playing in New Arc and wanted to educate myself before I bought a subscription. This is going to be FUN! Thank again, Queen Heidiiii!
You’re so welcome!!! It’s a really powerful tool and I know you’ll love it!
This should be titled. Why you should not become a textile designer 😀
Why?
Thank you for the tutorial I want to start freelancing service. I am having a doubt. What information should I ask for from my client in order to make a perfect tech pack. Is he going to provide me with sample garment measurements, cost sheet, fabric Type, color code etc?
I am re-listening to this episode! I had a discovery call with Jay Tuesday and I've had this deja vu feeling ever since. THIS IS WHY!! lol
Ohhhh awesome, I’m so glad you connected with him!!
Genius!
Hello Sew Haidi.. I m Iqra Sultan, from Pakistan.. Actually I m also a textile designer and recently I jumped into freelancing in start I have clients but now I don't have a client for work or in Pakistan they don't offer high rates.. Can you help in this..
I have never been more impressed by a tutorial and it is absolutely amazing in all categories: Knowledge, VoiceOver, straight to the point, good flow, articulate presentation. Absolutely amazing Exactly what I did to know, and I was so impressed that I watched it for the second time right after just because WOW! Please make more tutorials about illustrator and other graphic software And thank you so much for this experience
Wow, thank you!!! I no longer make Illustrator tutorials, but I have plenty that you can binge 😅 Watch for more new content coming soon about other fashion industry topics!
Thank you! I'm learning so many great features! I used to export every file as jpeg and then import into excel lol, used separate files instead of layers and recolored all shapes manually, but this method is so much faster!
Thanks for a great video! I had no idea about the appearance trick
Thank you so much for sharing this talk. Very honest and informative, you guys evidently respect your own’s and each other’s professions, time and dedication. Pleasure to listen to and learn from it
Hey Heidi, great video and editing. I have ai images of models wearing incredible outfits and want to turn them into clothing designs to pass on to a supplier. How do I do that?
Glad you liked the video! To get those designs manufactured, you’d want to properly spec them with a tech pack to call out all the details, construction, fit/sizing, etc. You could use those AI images to *support* your technical specs, but they wouldn’t be enough on their own. This is a great place to start: successfulfashiondesigner.com/tech-pack-step-by-step/ (Or if you’d like to hire a freelancer, I can help you get connected with someone!)
Where can I get that denim texture graphic?
Thank you Heidi for another video on this. I would like to add this to my freelance service of technical flats.
You should! It adds so much value to your presentations and for your clients 👏👏
@@SewHeidi I will 😇 Thank you! 🙏