Tag Archives: fashion design videos

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 …

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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 …

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A great way to display your fashion product at trunk show or trade show

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jane

Have you got about $7 and one hour? Check out what you can make! Here’s my really cool mannequin made out of packing tape. This would be terrific for a trunk show in a retail store, home party, or for …

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3 Ways to Increase Sales of Your Fashion Product

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jane

The first way is the get new customers. Pop Quiz:  What are the other 2 main ways to grow your business? Check out the video where Jane answers a question from a designer. Click the picture below or use this …

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How to Sell Your Line to Boutiques – Bootcamp VIDEO

Posted on October 3, 2011 by jane

11/28/11 – UPDATE:  No definite dates on another Sales Bootcamp.  Based on the good response, I would like to run it again and will update this page with the details as soon as I know! Thanks, Jane I’ve been getting …

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You got the first order from a boutique but why aren’t they re-ordering?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by jane

OK, you got the first order — cool. It’s good to know not just your friends like your line! Now why aren’t they ordering again? Watch the video. Happy Friday! Jane

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One apparel designer asks, “How many pieces are too many for my first line?”

Posted on May 13, 2011 by jane

How many pieces are too many?? Look at it from a retailer’s point of view… Check out this 3 minute video… Happy Friday, Jane

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How do I find a sales rep? (clothing and accessories lines)

Posted on May 10, 2011 by jane

The age old question – “How do I find a sales rep for my apparel or accessories line?  This tip has worked for dozens of my private consulting clients — and it will probably work for you too! Have a question? …

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How to get boutiques to want to do a trunk show with you (VIDEO)

Posted on February 25, 2011 by jane

Quick video advice for a fashion designer who wants to book trunk shows at local boutiques.

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The 5 Most Common Mistakes Fashion Designers Make and How To Avoid Them

Posted on January 5, 2011 by jane

This video is for designers who want to start a clothing or accessories line and are looking for information to make sure they do NOT go out of business in 6 months! 5 most common mistakes fashion designers make and how to …

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