I liked it, but are the photos subject to copyright?

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" 🤩

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.

Thank you for sharing your experience! Can you share a software to make patterns, I only do it per hand.

Love it.

Brand 😊

BRAND

When will your accelerator program open again?

Well produced and easy to follow video - thank you for sharing your talent!

I LOVE YOU

Wow, Heidi! Your content is so unique and honest….

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.

Hi. if i want to download the pattern draft of that blazer how do i do it?

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 KZfaq 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.

😭😭😭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 😂.

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

Thank you very much for sharing.

Can a phone do this pls

Good to know. I was wondering who it was that predicted that say “denim skirts are hot this season” or “ shirt dresses are a must have for summer”! But mostly I wondered who the genius’ were that brought back my beloved flare and bell bottom jeans from the 70’s! I was a kid then so I couldn’t rock the look like I can today! And fortunately my guy is in a rock band and he also loves the look sooo! But the jeans of today are starting to take on the 80’s high waist mom jeans look! I personally don’t care for high waist jeans anymore after loosing weight. I want to show off a little lol. But it did inspire me to start sewing and make my clothes the way I like them. Good to know the titles of each job. I suddenly feel like I might need to make a change of fortune. 🔮 lol

Wow

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.

So you just erased my comments.. cose you’re misleading people about fashion industry salaries

Very good informations.. thank you

@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!

This should be titled. Why you should not become a textile designer 😀

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

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

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?

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.

Thank you, I was waiting for something like this

Hey Heidi,thank you for this.. I’ve been to wanting to start my fashion freelancing career outside referral among my small base clients but I have a lot of limitations because I stay in Nigeria. Any tips on what websites that has a flexible payment option or location acceptance? Would love to hear your take on this. Thank you.

Amazing podcast so useful! Would love for you to interview a fashion designer from latin america

New follower here, i wonder if this is still useful after 7 yrs?

Thank you for this video! Great tips and Exclude is a complete game changer when designing graphics for t-shirts in Illustrator. All good tips.