Author Archives: jane

Should you do a trade show for your clothing or accessories line?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by jane

Today’s question is from an accessories designer – should I do a trade show? What if I’m brand new at this? Check out Jane’s answer – click below or watch it here. Was this helpful to you? Can you share … Continue reading →

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Free Video Training Series With Jane and Anna

Posted on May 15, 2012 by jane

Get out of Your Garage and Into Nordstrom Welcome to our new free video series!   Sign up here to get the next free training video! You’ll get it immediately. Name Email   See you on the next video! Recommend … Continue reading →

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How to Handle Criticism – tips for entrepreneurs

Posted on May 3, 2012 by jane

“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain – and most fools do.” -Dale Carnegie You’re angry. You’re hurt. You’re embarrassed, even humiliated. Someone has done you wrong – by criticizing you in a hurtful way. There’s a difference between someone … Continue reading →

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Chicago Wholesale Fabrics Opens Its Doors to Designers

Posted on May 1, 2012 by jane

Something great is happening in Chicago for Apparel and Accessories Designers. For the first time in YEARS, a new wholesale fabric showroom, called Chicago Wholesale Fabrics, has opened in the the Windy City. The new space is the brain child … Continue reading →

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3 Steps to Getting and Keeping More Customers for Your Clothing or Accessories Line

Posted on April 27, 2012 by jane

Before we get down to the nitty gritty of getting and keeping more customers, I think it’s worthwhile to look at the reasons why you DON’T have enough. Let’s start with the 3 reasons you don’t have all the customers … Continue reading →

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Chicago Manufacturing Tour: Helping clothing designers find sewing contractors

Posted on April 20, 2012 by jane

5 Hours. 11 Designers. 4 Factories. 2 Consultants. 40 Tacos Wednesday was the debut of a new chapter of my consulting life – helping fashion designers find specific sewing contractors for their apparel and (sewn products) accessories. I was the … Continue reading →

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Selling Your Fashion Product: B to B vs. B to C

Posted on April 13, 2012 by jane

Retail buyers don’t really care too much about your design inspiration, your process, your training etc.. What do they care about?  Watch the video now. Did you like this video? Then pass it on and click the LIKE button below! … Continue reading →

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Your Sewing Contractor and Your Pattern Maker – a Match Made in Fashion Design Heaven?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by jane

Q: Should my pattern maker and sewing contractor be in the same company? A: When you launch a fashion product, it’s hard to know where to start. This video gives you some tips about working with your pattern maker and … Continue reading →

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3 sources for where to find labels for your clothing line – and tips about ordering

Posted on March 25, 2012 by jane

Watch the video for the tips, below are the sources. enjoy! (You can also click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Rewo1RdEw0) W and W Inc. http://wnwinc.com/ Fancy Weaver http://www.fancyweaver.com/label/ Labeltex www.labeltexusa.com Do you have a label to source to recommend? Leave it below in … Continue reading →

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How to associate your fashion brand with charitable associations

Posted on March 19, 2012 by jane

This is a guest post from Maggie Keenan, founder of givingadvice, llc. Q: What should I consider if I am thinking about associating my product/brand with a particular charitable cause (similar to Toms shoes)? What are the legal, cost, marketing, … Continue reading →

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