Pop quiz for all the makers and fashion designers. When you get an order, does that mean you then have to take a specific action to get it shipped out? Yes or no? Any action at all – cutting, sewing, hand stitching, dyeing… Because here’s the thing… If you’re SEWING, you’re not SELLING. If you’re […]
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(Interview) Getting Consistent Sales with San Francisco Fashion Designer Sarah Liller
Ever wonder what it takes to have a successful fashion business? Today we interview a successful San Francisco fashion designer, Sarah Liller, who tells us the HONEST truth about what it’s like to run her apparel line and make a living. We discuss finding a sales rep, selling online, marketing the collection, and much more…
Is Sourcing at Magic a good trade show for a start-up?
Today’s “Ask Jane” emerging designer question comes from a member of my “How to Start a Fashion Business” program. We’ll call her April (I didn’t get clearance to use her name so better safe than sorry – might be bad for her day job). “Hi Jane, “With a new start up T-shirt line, would attending […]