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Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms
Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms
Sew Heidi

This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers and beyond) who want more flexibility while still doing work... more

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Episodes

244: Sourcing Secrets: How to Find the Perfect Factory and Avoid Expensive Mistakes

Walking into a tradeshow with no idea where to start can be intimidating!As a freelancer, having a plan of action... more

16 Dec 2024 · 46 minutes
243: $0 to $6500: How this Design Director Landed Big Clients in Her First Month Freelancing

Freelancing in fashion might seem risky, but what if it didn’t have to be? You could replace or even exceed... more

09 Dec 2024 · 47 minutes
242: I Paid $10 for a Tech Pack—and You Won't Believe What Happened

How do you compete with low prices on Upwork? Is a bargain the only thing clients will look for?I did... more

02 Dec 2024 · 10 minutes
241: Should You Have Set Package Rates as A Freelance Fashion Designer?

Starting with set package rates might feel tempting, but it’s like trying to sew a wedding dress on your first... more

25 Nov 2024 · 16 minutes
240: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Landed a $15k Project on LinkedIn

Ever had a client respond with, "Wow, that's a bit steep"? If you’re charging you're worth, you’ve probably seen that... more

18 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes
239: Why Hourly Pricing Is A Race to the Bottom (And How to Make More Money) with Jonathan Stark: Part 2

This is Part 2 of my interview with Jonathan Stark.If you're pricing hourly, you're potentially leaving a lot of money... more

11 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
238: Why Hourly Pricing Is A Race to the Bottom (And How to Make More Money) with Jonathan Stark: Part 1

If you're pricing hourly, you're potentially leaving a lot of money on the table in your freelance fashion design biz.In... more

04 Nov 2024 · 46 minutes
237: How Her 'Viral' LinkedIn Post Turned Into An Amazing Freelance Client

Can a LinkedIn post really transform your freelance fashion design career?In today's episode, I talk with fashion designer Fernanda Martinelli... more

28 Oct 2024 · 58 minutes
236: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Broke Into A Brand New Category (after corporate burnout)

Are you scared of getting scammed from factories?  Here are the red flags you should look out for.Natalie is a... more

21 Oct 2024 · 52 minutes
235: What If A Brand Says You're Too Expensive? Here's How You Still Get the Client

What do you do when the brand says you're too expensive but you know you're the right person for the... more

14 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
234: How She Started A Fashion Design Agency (in 2 years)

How do you go from fashion freelancer to owning a design agency?We're breaking it down in today's episode with guest... more

07 Oct 2024 · 46 minutes
233: Are You A Freelancer Or An Entrepreneur? Why Your Mindset Matters More Than You Think

What if you could break the feast or famine freelance cycle with one simple mindset shift?I talked with Kyle Kushner,... more

30 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
232: Why This Freelance Fashion Designer Is Turning Down $120k+ Job Offers

Curious about turning freelancing into a stable career? It's possible with the help of these secrets on pricing, Upwork strategies,... more

23 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
231: How to Get Work from Old Coworkers (without being annoying)

What if getting new projects was as easy as sending a quick catch-up message?You've got a hidden goldmine in your... more

16 Sep 2024 · 10 minutes
230: Special Episode: Heidi Gets Interviewed (part 2)

Today we're flipping the script and interviewing the host, Heidi - part 2!One of our FAST students approached with the... more

09 Sep 2024 · 55 minutes
229: Special Episode: Heidi Gets Interviewed (part 1)

Today we're flipping the script and interviewing the host, Heidi!One of our FAST students approached with the idea of interviewing... more

02 Sep 2024 · 43 minutes
228: How this Freelance Fashion Designer Built A MILLION Dollar Design Agency

If you want to scale your freelance fashion design business, there are three strategies you need to know.Everyone's path can... more

26 Aug 2024 · 59 minutes
227: How to Get Freelance Clients from A Factory

Building relationships even when you don't need that connection immediately is super important for your freelance career.  There are easy... more

19 Aug 2024 · 13 minutes
226: How this Freelance Fashion Designer Landed 140 Style Project on UpWork

With the right foundation and strategies, you can find massive projects on Upwork!No, really.  Upwork may have its cons (just... more

12 Aug 2024 · 48 minutes
225: How to Make More Money As A Freelance Fashion Designer

Pricing pitfalls are some of the easiest to fall into when it comes to freelancing in fashion.Are you pricing your... more

05 Aug 2024 · 6 minutes
224: Panic Attacks & Imposter Syndrome: How this Freelance Fashion Designer is Coping

Ever feel like fate has a crazy twist in store for you? Courtney Osborn sure did, especially when she got... more

29 Jul 2024 · 56 minutes
223: How this Freelance Patternmaker Quickly Landed 3 New Clients

Networking is thrown around a lot in the freelance world. But how important is it really?The truth is, if you... more

22 Jul 2024 · 45 minutes
222: Q&A What to Do When Projects Take More Time Than You Bid

Is scope creep devouring your profits and your freelance pricing sabotaging your success?Even seasoned freelance fashion designers can struggle with... more

15 Jul 2024 · 14 minutes
221: Why This Fashion Designer Said Buh-Bye to Corporate and Went All In on Freelancing

There's one door to a corporate fashion job, but freelancing has countless doors waiting for you!  But making the switch... more

08 Jul 2024 · 49 minutes
220: How this Mom Built Her Freelance Fashion Design Business (through major rejection and shame)

Ever been caught in one of those vicious circles that looks a little bit like this:  need a job to... more

01 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
219: Do You Need an LLC to Be A Freelance Fashion Designer?

Taxes aren't fun but paying more taxes than you need is even worse!Choosing the right structure can have a significant... more

24 Jun 2024 · 10 minutes
218: Is A Factory Legit? Vetting Tips for Freelance Fashion Designers

How can you tell if a factory is legit?There are easy strategies you can use to vet factories in the... more

17 Jun 2024 · 24 minutes
217: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Doubled Her Rates

Get the eviction notice ready for the imposter syndrome that's moved in!  Imposter syndrome is something so many freelance fashion... more

10 Jun 2024 · 43 minutes
216: What 3D Fashion Design Software Is the Best? With Sylwia Szymczyk

Ever wondered why some fashion brands are slow to adopt 3D software? My guest, Sylwia breaks it down, sharing real-world... more

03 Jun 2024 · 55 minutes
215: What Is A Freelance Fashion Consultant?

What exactly is a fashion consultant?  How is it different from a freelance fashion designer?Find out in this episode as... more

27 May 2024 · 9 minutes
214: How CLO3D "Saved" This Fashion Designer

Are unsustainable practices in the fashion industry leaving you fed up and ready to jump ship? You're not alone but... more

20 May 2024 · 19 minutes
213: How This Freelancer Built a Fashion Merchandising Agency

When life gives you lemons you make lemonade...but what about when life gives you a job loss?  Or even a... more

13 May 2024 · 50 minutes
212: How She 3x'd Her Freelance Income with LinkedIn

Need More Clients? Learn how to use LinkedIn to create endless opportunities and grow your freelance fashion design business!We're not... more

06 May 2024 · 59 minutes
211: The Best Freelance Sites for Fashion Designers

Don't waste your time on freelancing platforms that are known for cheap pay and demanding clients.  But how do you... more

29 Apr 2024 · 10 minutes
210: Q&A What to Do When a Client Asks for More Revisions

Saying 'Yes' to be a more desirable fashion freelancer is the quickest path to getting caught in a scope creep... more

22 Apr 2024 · 18 minutes
209: From £4k to £12k A Month: How this Freelance Footwear Trend Consultant Did it!

Success can be temporary.  It can dry up if you're not prepared. There one day and *POOF* gone the next.... more

15 Apr 2024 · 49 minutes
208: The REAL Truth About Being a Freelance Fashion Designer

Is freelancing in fashion actually as good as it sounds?  From the promises of freedom to the ideas of total... more

08 Apr 2024 · 57 minutes
207: 3 Ways to Calculate Your Freelance Rates for Fashion Designers

Are you struggling to figure out your fashion design freelance rate? Do you find it challenging to determine how much... more

01 Apr 2024 · 17 minutes
206: How Do You Offer Sourcing As A Fashion Freelancer?

Sourcing in your freelance fashion career is a lot like matchmaking!  You want to make good connections that align well... more

25 Mar 2024 · 18 minutes
205: How to Become a Fashion Virtual Assistant (VA)

If you're new to the fashion industry or unsure of your skills but want to start as a freelancer, you... more

18 Mar 2024 · 48 minutes
204: How This Freelance Fashion Designer from India Landed a Gig with WGSN

Knowing how to add value to your clients without sacrificing your mental health is a lesson many freelance fashion designers... more

11 Mar 2024 · 44 minutes
203: How to Make Consistent Income as a Freelance Fashion Designer

Let's talk about two easy but often overlooked strategies to avoid the freelancing roller coaster of making $3,000 1 month... more

04 Mar 2024 · 10 minutes
202: How to Build Your Freelance Career on LinkedIn While Learning CLO 3D

Want to kickstart your freelance career while learning a new industry skill, like Clo3D?In this Fashion Designers Get Paid episode,... more

26 Feb 2024 · 14 minutes
201: You DON'T Need Another Time Management Tool: The REAL Reason You're Procrastinating

Ever feel like one of the biggest roadblocks in your fashion design career is procrastination?If you find yourself reaching for... more

19 Feb 2024 · 33 minutes
200: How This Freelance Fashion Designer & Mom From Brazil Learned English & Built Her Business in the Cracks of the Day

What if you had to completely restart your fashion career?  And what if you were also faced with a lot... more

12 Feb 2024 · 28 minutes
199: Pros & Cons of Freelancing in Fashion: Is it Worth It?

Is freelancing in fashion worth it?If you've ever wondered about being a freelance fashion designer (or PD, TD, patternmaker, etc!)... more

05 Feb 2024 · 18 minutes
198 | Q&A: I'm Scared of Rejection

Rejection doesn't have to be synonymous with failure.The truth is, there will always be rejection in your fashion design career... more

29 Jan 2024 · 14 minutes
197: How to Sell Yourself As A Freelance Fashion Designer (without feeling gross)

Woah...did we just crack the code of sales conversations to land more freelance fashion design clients?!If you've ever felt sales... more

22 Jan 2024 · 56 minutes
196: How This Freelancer Does Sourcing & Product Development for Factories (and is making bank)

Being a freelance fashion designer means you can step outside of the norm and build a career your own way!Just... more

15 Jan 2024 · 43 minutes
195: Fashion Sourcing Trade Show Tips for Freelancers (Andreu David, VP of Sourcing at Magic)

Should freelance fashion designers attend a sourcing trade show?Let's go straight to the source with the vice president of the... more

08 Jan 2024 · 37 minutes
194: Q&A - How Should A Freelance Patternmaker Set Up An UpWork Profile?

Dreaming of more clients doesn't help grow your freelance fashion career...but these tips will!Hanan specializes in modest women's wear and... more

18 Dec 2023 · 12 minutes
193: How to Be a Freelance Fashion Stylist (for TV and personal styling)

There's a mind-blowing amount of nuances that go into being a freelance fashion stylist and who better to share all... more

11 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
192: How This Freelance Technical Designer Landed Her First Client In One Month

Is your corporate fashion job leaving you feeling beat down?  What if you could quit and land your first freelance... more

04 Dec 2023 · 37 minutes
191: Adjust these 5 things on your fashion resume to look "younger" (and avoid ageism)

Is your age holding you back in the fashion industry?Ageism is a legit problem in the fashion industry, with some... more

27 Nov 2023 · 9 minutes
190 - Q&A: Are You Ready to Quit Your Full-Time Job And Go All In As A Freelance Fashion Designer?

Are you at a crossroads in your career as a freelance fashion designer? Wondering if it's the right time to... more

20 Nov 2023 · 16 minutes
189: How to make your freelance clients happy just by "being available"

Here's your backstage pass to see the challenges and triumphs of building a global fashion brand with freelancers from around... more

13 Nov 2023 · 49 minutes
188: From Military Pilot to Freelance Fashion Designer. WHAAAT?!

A military pilot turned fashion designer?! Yep! And this awe-inspiring journey shows the possibilities of redefining your career path.Trudy Gardner's... more

06 Nov 2023 · 54 minutes
187 Should you leave the fashion industry? Before you quit, consider this...

Feeling burned out in the fashion industry? Don't throw in the towel just yet! Burnout is real, my friends, and... more

30 Oct 2023 · 10 minutes
186 | Q&A: Do freelance fashion designers need to be on Instagram? The answer will surprise you.

Break free from the endless tweaking of social media and portfolio and start landing paid projects.  Discover how to prioritize... more

23 Oct 2023 · 16 minutes
185: How to Build A Fashion Design Agency & Launch Your Fashion Brand On The Side

Want to know the ups and downs of building a fashion agency, navigating freelance work in fashion, and the incredible... more

16 Oct 2023 · 58 minutes
184: How This Freelance Textile Designer Is Charging $75/hr

Are you tired of the rat race and longing for more control over your schedule? In this inspiring episode, textile... more

09 Oct 2023 · 49 minutes
183 What's more profitable: starting a clothing line or being a freelance fashion designer?

Dreaming of working in the fashion industry and making money? Well, hold on tight because in this episode, we're diving... more

02 Oct 2023 · 11 minutes
182| Q&A: How Do Freelance Technical Designers Review Protos Remotely?

Ever wondered how freelance technical designers review garment samples remotely? Look no further! In this episode, we join Heidi and... more

25 Sep 2023 · 8 minutes
181 The Secret to Get New Clients on Autopilot for Your Freelance Fashion Design Business

Get ready to unlock your potential as a fashion design freelancer with expert tips on getting clients on autopilot, offering... more

18 Sep 2023 · 41 minutes
180: How This Pattern Cutter Freelanced for Alexander McQueen (While Still in Fashion School)

Imagine freelancing for one of the biggest names in the fashion industry while still in fashion school!If you're thinking that's... more

11 Sep 2023 · 58 minutes
179: Illegal "freelance" fashion design jobs...

Before accepting your next fashion design "freelance" gig, make sure it's not illegal.  I'm exposing the exploitative nature of these... more

04 Sep 2023 · 8 minutes
178: Q&A: Hey Fashion Designer, Are You Stuck in Your Comfort Zone?

If you've ever found yourself stuck in your comfort zone and in need of a little push to take your... more

28 Aug 2023 · 22 minutes
177: How this Fashion Designer Used LinkedIn to Land High-Paying Projects

Uncover this fashion designer's secrets to attracting clients and growing a successful agency, while also shedding light on the challenges... more

21 Aug 2023 · 49 minutes
176: From "trapped" in NYC to in control of her own destiny: how this freelance fashion designer did it

Welcome back to another episode of "Fashion Designers Get Paid"! Today we have a fantastic guest joining us - the talented... more

14 Aug 2023 · 55 minutes
175: We’re BACK with some BIG (and exciting!) changes!

Welcome back, fashion friends! It's Heidi here, and I am beyond excited to announce that we're back with some BIG... more

07 Aug 2023 · 9 minutes
SFF174: Podcast Updates (and free LIVE training!)

This episode is a little bit different than our normal episodes. In this episode, I’m going to talk about some... more

03 Jan 2023 · 7 minutes
SFF173: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: How to Ask for Referrals to Get Consistent Income

Referrals are one of the best ways to grow your freelance fashion design business but they don’t just fall in... more

19 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
SFF172: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Landed a $10k Project on Upwork

We love all of the great things being a freelance fashion designer has to offer, but what about the tasks... more

05 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
SFF171: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: WTF Do I Put In A Tech Pack Portfolio?

We’ve all been there – struggling to figure out what in the world to include in your tech pack portfolio... more

21 Nov 2022 · 31 minutes
SFF170: From Factory Worker to Successful Freelance Patternmaker

On this episode of the Successful Fashion Freelancer Podcast, we bring on Darci, who took an interest to sewing at... more

07 Nov 2022 · 54 minutes
SFF169: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: When Brands Keep Saying "Not Now, Maybe Later"

Have you ever wondered how much is too much when reaching out to brands? You want to be a proactive... more

24 Oct 2022 · 13 minutes
SFF168: How This Freelancer Quadrupled Her Income (and took 2 months off)

Can you imagine having the flexibility and resources to just simply… take 2 months off from work? Well, in this... more

10 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
SFF 167: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Project Pricing Hacks (So You Don't Undercharge)

One of the most common topics students ask about freelancing in fashion is pricing. Do you charge hourly or by... more

26 Sep 2022 · 26 minutes
SFF 166: This Fashion Freelance Changed ONE Thing On LinkedIn and Got More Clients

You’ve tried everything to get clients – Upwork, cold pitching, you name it. In this interview with Aashika, a freelance... more

12 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
SFF165: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Balancing Motherhood, Work and Freelancing

We can all agree that no matter what you have going on – life can get really busy sometimes. Between... more

29 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
SFF164: Breaking Back Into Fashion After Burnout

There are millions of reasons we might leave the fashion industry – burn out, starting a family, a big move,... more

15 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
SFF163: Why Undercharging Is Killing Your Freelance Career

Setting your rates is one of the hardest aspects of freelancing, and it might be holding you back. Such was... more

01 Aug 2022 · 58 minutes
SFF162: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Tips On Getting Started Without Experience

Everyone has to start somewhere in the fashion world. In this episode of the Successful Fashion Freelancer podcast, you’ll get... more

18 Jul 2022 · 52 minutes
SFF161: Starting a Brand vs Freelancing: Which Is Better?

Starting your own fashion brand is the dream for many – but it’s not a walk in the park. In... more

20 Jun 2022 · 51 minutes
SFF160: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: How to Pick a Niche for Surface Pattern Designers (plus more on pitching & pricing)

Surface pattern design is a broad category that includes textile design and print and pattern design for all sorts of... more

06 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
SFF159: What Does a Freelance Fashion Designer Do? (It may surprise you!)

If you’re interested in freelancing in the fashion industry, but you don’t know where to start, this one’s for you!... more

23 May 2022 · 14 minutes
SFF158: How this Freelance Textile Designer Outearned Her Salary (in her first year of freelancing)

Struggling to find a job (even after attending a respected fashion school)? Stuck at a job that sucks the joy... more

09 May 2022 · 55 minutes
SFF157: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: What to Do When a Client Ghosts Me (and how to charge for meetings + phone calls)

Are you charging too much as a freelance fashion designer? Money is one of the most awkward subjects for many... more

25 Apr 2022 · 50 minutes
SFF156: How to Source Fabrics for Your Freelance Clients

Whether you’re new to the fashion industry or you’ve only worked for bigger brands, sourcing fabrics and trims for smaller... more

11 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
SFF155: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: I Have 15 Clients and Am on the Struggle Bus

On the surface, it sounds like Krystal has it all—a thriving freelance fashion design biz, FIFTEEN solid clients, and a... more

28 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
SFF154: How She Became a Freelance Fashion Illustrator + Designer (and sent a $4500 invoice!)

“I can’t freelance—I need a stable job.” One of the biggest misconceptions about freelancing in fashion is that it’s feast... more

14 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
SFF153: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: What to Do When You're Stuck and Can't Find Enough Time

One of the MOST common reasons aspiring fashion freelancers put off building their freelance career is not having enough time.... more

28 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
SFF152: How This 20-Year-Old from India Became a Freelance Fashion Designer (With No Experience)

The high cost of fashion school shouldn’t be the thing that keeps you from working in the industry you love.... more

14 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
SFF151: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Why Are Brands Ghosting Me?

You’ve landed a new client, and the trial project they requested went great! You’re ready to start the full project... more

31 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
SFF150: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: I'm at Capacity! How Can I Grow My Business if I Can't Take On More Clients? (Pt 2)

Successful Fashion Freelancer Alison Hoenes has grown her freelance business to 75% more than her old full-time income in just... more

24 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
SFF149: How This Freelance Patternmaker Beat Her Full Time Income by 75% (Pt 1)

How do you grow from your first few clients to a thriving, fully booked freelance biz? After four years as... more

17 Jan 2022 · 45 minutes
SFF148: How She Built a International Freelance Fashion Design Agency from India

A common myth about freelancing is that it’s unstable, and you have to hustle 24/7 to get enough projects to... more

03 Jan 2022 · 54 minutes
SFF147: "I turned my side hustle into my full time hustle"

You’ve put in the time and the work. Now there's only one thing standing between your side hustle becoming your... more

20 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
SFF146: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Managing Your First $4k Project on Upwork

Congrats! You’ve landed your first big freelance client on Upwork… now what? It appears you got your work cut out... more

06 Dec 2021 · 57 minutes
SFF145: How This Textile Designer Is Charging $60/hr on Upwork

Pitching on Upwork can be tough. Despite knowing that you're THE perfect fit for projects, it can be a struggle... more

22 Nov 2021 · 58 minutes
SFF144: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Why your emails aren't getting replies (+ more on pricing, starting without experience, and finding clients)

Starting a new career is scary, and it can be easy to underestimate what you bring to the table when... more

08 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
SFF143: From $100 to $3k/month...And Then I Realized I Was Permalancing...

"Just realized I'm permalancing and I hate it! How do I 'Quit'?" Finding yourself in the world of... more

25 Oct 2021 · 58 minutes
SFF142: How to figure out your services as a fashion freelancer

One place new fashion freelancers get stuck all the time is figuring out what services to offer. If you’ve been... more

18 Oct 2021 · 29 minutes
SFF141: Why I Hired This Freelancer (and then hired her again, and again, and again!)

Ever wondered what your clients & potential clients are thinking? What makes them decide to hire a freelancer from a... more

11 Oct 2021 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
SFF140: Fashion Freelancer Puberty

Ah, puberty. That fun phase we all go through. When surprises pop up that NO ONE prepared you for, everything... more

04 Oct 2021 · 18 minutes
SFF139 Fashion Freelancer Q&A: CLO3d as a service? Project pricing? And what about portfolios?

Even if you’ve been in the fashion industry for years (or decades!), transitioning to a freelance career presents a unique... more

27 Sep 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
SFF138 How She Did It: A Fashion Freelancer with No Industry Experience

“It’s practically impossible to break into fashion.” If you’ve ever believed this myth, you’re not alone. And that’s how today’s... more

13 Sep 2021 · 50 minutes
SFF137 Fashion Freelancer Q&A: I feel like I'm losing my skills and confidence...

If you’ve ever felt rusty or worried that you’re losing your edge in your fashion career, this episode is for... more

30 Aug 2021 · 46 minutes
SFF136 Creating Stability and Fulfillment as a Fashion Freelancer

You shouldn’t have to choose between your fashion career and your family. That “9 to 5” (more like 7 AM... more

16 Aug 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
SFF135 Fashion Freelancer Q&A: What should my services be? (The skills I have or what I LOVE?)

As a freelancer in fashion, should you offer the skills you already know how to do well, or learn new... more

26 Jul 2021 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
SFF134 How to Be a Remote Freelance Patternmaker

Freelance patternmaker Alexandra doesn’t have a fashion degree, and she doesn’t live in a fashion hub. Yet with only a... more

19 Jul 2021 · 58 minutes
SFF133 The Fashion Freelancer Who Never Wanted to Be a Freelancer

If you’ve never considered freelancing as an option for your fashion career, you’re not alone. Today’s guest, Amy, liked working... more

05 Jul 2021 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
SFF132 Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Pricing and retainers, WTF to do!?

In this Fashion Freelancer Q&A you’ll hear from Mari, a freelance knitwear designer who’s working on perfecting her pricing strategy.... more

21 Jun 2021 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
SFF131 How this fashion freelancer is charging $85/hr (during the pandemic!)

One of the most common myths about freelancing in fashion is that brands won’t pay a fair hourly wage. Today’s... more

07 Jun 2021 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
SFF130 Fashion Freelancer Q&A: What if brands think I'm an idiot?

Sometimes the thing you *think* you’re stuck on is just a distraction from what’s really holding you back. In this... more

24 May 2021 · 35 minutes
SFF129 How this designer freelanced while starting her fashion brand

Launching a fashion brand is expensive. And many designers who dream of having their own brand find themselves stuck in... more

10 May 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
SFD128 Saying Goodbye to the Successful Fashion Designer Podcast

This is a very special episode--and the last episode of the Successful Fashion Designer Podcast. But don’t worry. Better things... more

26 Apr 2021 · 27 minutes
SFD127 How this 22 year old designer got featured by Vogue

This is my second interview with Noémie Jouas, a young designer who started creating bespoke dresses from her college housing... more

12 Apr 2021 · 53 minutes
SFD126 How to Find Freelance Fashion Design Clients

Learn new strategies for finding freelance fashion design clients, and charging a retainer for consistent income! Sophia is a full-time... more

29 Mar 2021 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
SFD125 How to Start a Luxury Sleepwear Brand

Canadian designer Alexandra Suhner Isenberg studied fashion in Toronto, London, and Paris. She’s worked for brands including Burberry, freelanced, and... more

15 Mar 2021 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
SFD124 How this Pattern Drafter Grew Her Freelance Business with Generosity

Karen LePage is a freelance patternmaker and grader who specializes in size inclusivity and sustainability. She’s also a fit consultant,... more

01 Mar 2021 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
SFD123 How This Power Lifter Launched a Muscular Men's Clothing Line

Atlas Menswear founder Aaron Woolf has been athletic his whole life. Although this father of 4 has been an entrepreneur... more

15 Feb 2021 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
SFD122 Working as a Freelance Pattern Maker (+ Tips on Starting Your Own Brand)

Shilo Byrd has been in the industry for a decade and a half, and she knows her stuff. She’s a... more

01 Feb 2021 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
SFD121 How to be a fashion freelancer (if you don't know anyone in the industry)

Alex is a self-taught freelance technical designer living in Ottawa, Ontario. He didn’t go to fashion school, and he never... more

18 Jan 2021 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Episodes you love: How to Become a Fashion Freelancer with Heidi & Marissa

To celebrate the new year, I'm sharing one of our most popular episodes EVER. Whether you caught this one the... more

04 Jan 2021 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Episodes you love: This 76 Year Old Worked in the NYC Fashion Industry since the 60's. Here's her story.

Since it's a holiday week here in the US, I'm sharing one of my favorite podcast episodes! Judy Karp worked... more

21 Dec 2020 · 1 hour,
SFD120 How this accountant launched a handbag brand (with no experience or money)

Have you ever found yourself sitting at your day job, feeling like something is missing? Have you always been full... more

07 Dec 2020 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Episodes you love: This Dirndl Designer Grew a BIG Fashion Brand with a TINY Niche

Since it's Thanksgiving week here in the US, I'm sharing one of my favorite episodes from this past year. It's... more

23 Nov 2020 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
SFD119 How to advance your fashion design career (from assistant to director)

Oni Auer is a design director and fashion career mentor in NYC. She got started in fashion by scoring a... more

09 Nov 2020 · 1 hour, 1 minute
SFD118 How to build a sustainable clothing line (in Latin America)

Juan Pablo Martínez is a Colombian designer who has worked in sustainability for more than ten years, and in the... more

26 Oct 2020 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
SFD117 How to quit your full time fashion job and start freelancing

*Note: This episode has a slight tic on the guest’s audio that we were unable to repair. But the interview... more

12 Oct 2020 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
SFD116 How to start your fashion brand on Etsy (and then build an empire)

Anna Triantafellou designs fantasy couture dresses for girls, and her business is now so successful that she supports her family... more

28 Sep 2020 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
SFD115 How to Start a Clothing Line with (practically!) No Money

When you think about starting your own clothing line, you probably imagine garments you designed completely from scratch gracing a... more

14 Sep 2020 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
SFD114 How to Predict Textile Design Trends and Colors

Understanding trends and the direction the market is going to go is vital for anyone working in fashion. Print and... more

31 Aug 2020 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
SFD113 How to fund your fashion brand with a freelancing career

Mat Booth started his fashion career with a product design degree, some knowledge of sports, and a lot of passion.... more

17 Aug 2020 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
SFD112 How to launch a shoe brand without any fashion experience

Not all successful fashion designers go to fashion school. Lila Stewart used to do marketing in the music industry, and... more

03 Aug 2020 · 55 minutes
SFD111 How to get a fashion design internship right after high school

Like many people working in the industry, Emilee Goff always knew she wanted to go into fashion. But when she... more

20 Jul 2020 · 55 minutes
SFD110 How to break into fashion design without going to fashion school

Selena Leong has worked her way up from production associate, to product development, to technical design, to apparel design. Along... more

06 Jul 2020 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
SFD109 How to Get Your Designs into Production with The Chicago Patternmaker

If you want to see your garments and accessories in the hands of more than just a few customers, you... more

22 Jun 2020 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
SFD108 How to Become a Senior Fashion Designer by Age 27

Note: This episode was recorded several months ago, before the influx of major current events took over our collective awareness.... more

08 Jun 2020 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
SFD107 What to include in a freelance fashion designer contract

Do you really need a contract as a freelance fashion designer? What should your contract include? On this episode of... more

25 May 2020 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
SFD106 How This Designer Launched a Bespoke Dress Brand (while in college)

Noemie Jouas is a self-taught designer who runs a bespoke dress brand that keeps her steadily busy with several clients... more

11 May 2020 · 50 minutes
SFD105 How to Predict Fashion Trends (and work as a trend forecaster)

Note: This episode was recorded a few months ago, before the world got turned upside down. While we don't discuss... more

27 Apr 2020 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
SFD104 What Is a Fashion Tech Pack (and do you really need one)?

Note: This episode was recorded several months ago, before the Covid-19 pandemic took over all of our lives. While we... more

13 Apr 2020 · 54 minutes
SFD103 How to Make More Money as a Fashion Freelancer (than in a full-time job)

Freelance pattern maker and product development specialist Alison Hoenes left her full-time job after just 3½ years in the industry... more

30 Mar 2020 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
SFD102 How to Copyright Your Fashion Designs and Protect Your Brand

How do you prevent your fashion designs from being stolen and safeguard your brand? And as a business owner, how... more

16 Mar 2020 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
SFD101 How to Build a Sustainable Direct to Consumer Fashion Brand

When you’re launching a label, there are so many options and details that it can overwhelm even the most savvy... more

02 Mar 2020 · 1 hour,
SFD100 To Reach Your Goals in Fashion (and Life), Just Do ANYTHING

In this special episode, Heidi chats with her husband Marc about her journey in fashion. Heidi talks about the one... more

17 Feb 2020 · 37 minutes
SFD099 Why this Startup Fashion Brand Makes Clothes for Short Men Only

Steve Villanueva is an entrepreneur with a history of success in multiple industries. And, like at least 40% of men,... more

03 Feb 2020 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
SFD098 How to Get a Better Job in Fashion

Michele Mavi is a recruiter and Strengths Coach who’s worked with fashion job seekers for over 15 years. On this... more

20 Jan 2020 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms
SFD100 To Reach Your Goals in Fashion (and Life), Just Do ANYTHING
Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms
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In this special episode, Heidi chats with her husband Marc about her journey in fashion. Heidi talks about the one thing that... more