I want to be a big fashion designer when i grow up, im only 14 right now, when do you think i should start learning the designing stuff like at a designing class or something?(sketching, designing, etc.) i also like to paint, draw, and design , im creative, love to do crafts and stuff like that, i also sketch and design outfits and dresses in my free time.
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Start right now , draw things up , put different materials with different colors, see what you can do . You have to perfect it before you can persue it .
Sounds like you are already on the right track. You should also subscribe to a couple of fashion magazines, but most importantly you should learn how to sew. Sewing is a lost art in America. It will definitely boost your skills as a designer and help you understand how clothing works. Sketching is theory but actually sewing items will teach you what can actually be put together in real life. Good luck and go for it!
right in your house!
thats where i started – do you have a sewing machine?
if you do, USE IT! no matter what for, making a garment, practicing sems, hems…stitches, decorative techniques….just use it….
buy a sketch book, draw, and paint and doodle all your ideas in to it so you have a little book of inspiration, fill it with sequins, and swatches, colours and patterns, and whatever else takes your fancy.
then take up a couse at school, so you have some goal into it.
start learning now, and you will be so smart in all the right areas when it comes to the times you need it,
i design and make clothes all the time, so if you ever need any help etc, you can contact me
hope your ambitions come true.
x
right now
study designs in magazines draw things that you like
Learn how to sew. But your on the right track! Try learning about other designers They will ask you about it in Fashion school!
Start now! Start sewing. Do it everyday. Like any other trade or skill, it takes patience and practice. Star sketching also. Take any and all art classes you are able to in school. Every class (2D, 3D, Drawing, etc) has valuable information that will definitely enhance your understanding of color theory, perception, realism, and design. 2D will teach composition, and value. 3D will teach connections(how to sew things together to acheive effect) and help you to think in terms of 3 dimensions. And Drawing will help with realism, perception, and perspective, which will help with your croquis (fashion sketches)
After you feel comfortable with your sewing skills and have designs you want to bring to life. You will start to make your own patterns. Youll have to do that when you are creating an original design. Most people recommend that you use premade, store bought patterns. I don’t. I think you should make your own. It also helps you to understand fashion design and sewing much better. After you have a feel for that, you’ll be able to make anything you want!
School is very valuable. They will teach you everything. You teach yourself a lot but they fill the holes you werent able to. They will teach you technique, draping, patternmaking(which will only tighten your skill if youve already done it), tailoring, and so many more things. Certain schools like Parsons and FIT will open so many doors for you. These schools have reputation, which means they hold status in the fashion world.
Well! I hope this helps!
Susie Marie