Fashion Designing

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dress starts with the sketching the original idea on paper. Then shaping the pattern pieces, which make the garment. The pieces are then drawn in actual size on paper and cut out on a rough material. These pieces are stitched together and fitted on a model. From the rough model sample garments are made in the final fabric. Much time of the designer is spent in exploration and research. Knowledge about fabric, weave, draping qualities, material, color and design and the changing trend is important. You could have your own label or start work as a part of a team for a designer with his / her own label.

As an Assistant Designer, you would be required to co-ordinate the activities of the tailors, master cutters and embroiderers. This also includes responsibility for the dyeing of yarn, handling of trims and buttons and cutting and sewing of the samples. Along with the work related to the clothes you would also have to do a lot of market research and work on the design ideas simultaneously.

Personality of a Fashion Designer
To become a successful fashion designer, you should know about the latest trends and tastes in this field. This field is highly competitive and you need to be not just talented, but also very determined, ambitious and hardworking with a good business sense. Communication skills are important to be able to put across ideas and concepts clearly for the workers as well as the clients. A good hand at sketching can be helpful. In the long run, ...