Q&A for How to Become a Fashion Designer

Pay attention to the fashion trends and research other designers so you can get inspiration.

Get inspired by the world and what you see. That's the key to picking out what to draw and design.

Design doesn't have an age, all that you need to do is show your passion and develop your skills. Look online for fashion internships or maybe start a YouTube channel. You don't have to actually work for someone to show who you are. Maybe invite your friends over and have a fashion show.

Your drawing skill won't affect your creativity unless you let it. Keep on trying and watch videos on how to improve it, or even take a designing summer camp or class at maybe a near fabric store or an actual designing camp. Practice often, as the more you do, the better you'll get.

Don't let your parent's lack of support hold you back or let you down. If this is what you want to do, then do it, your parents should be grateful for how talented you are and for the fact you're motivated. Find other ways to support yourself financially and be uplifted by the other talented folks around you. You know you're doing the right thing, your parents will come around eventually.

You have a few options to start with. Sure the fashion degree is a great way to learn, but let's face it: it can be costly and doesn't ensure that you to get a job. Starting by working at a fashion store you love. If you know how to fold and organize a store so that it's appealing, you've got a first skill to start with. If you happen to have a sewing machine, learn how it works and tweak garments so they are unique and have a better fit. Once you're comfortable with your machine, try simple sewing projects until you're more confident and patient to do longer, bigger sewing projects. Don't forget your goals and work hard.

Definitely, fashion designing is always about standing out and being different, so you need to come up with new ideas fast and at any time.

No, you can be creative in any possible way, but if you want to be fashion designer you should probably love fashion. If you are not going to love the job, what's the point?

Yes, some designers will purchase freelance designs. As you build your portfolio, it will be easier to sell to more designers.

Take classes and watch videos to improve your sewing skills. Often, craft stores have sewing classes for a small fee, as do community education programs.

Yes.

Practice, practice, practice! Look into taking some classes (either online or in person), and invest in items you will need to practice and create, such as a good sewing machine.

They can do either. Nowadays, drawing on tablets or computers is becoming increasingly popular, but different designers have different preferences. However, the best way to learn and practice drawing is by drawing on paper.

You might start by reading a few wikiHow articles on starting your own business. Here is a good place to start.

For some jobs, yes, though you still might have to travel sometimes. If you want to open a couture store or something like that, though, you'll have to live in a fashion capital like NYC, LA, Paris, etc.

You cannot be a professional designer as a child. It takes many years to develop the skills to do something professionally. Childhood is a good time to learn and practice, so you will get really good by the time you are old enough to pursue it.

There are lots of fashion designing courses and classes, for all ages, and probably one right near you. If you want to take individual drawing classes, thenthere will be plenty of options to choose from, but do be aware that a drawing school won't cover the designing part as much as a fashion designing school will.

You should start by choosing a theme. A fairy tale theme, maybe? Or perhaps a wear-for-fall kind of collection. You choose. Then, look up images related to your theme for inspiration and start sketching!

Watch videos on YouTube to learn or develop your skills by going to drawing classes.

The London School of Fashion or an art school in France would be good choices. The scholarships can be organized through the uni/college or even for a short/ broad course like art and product design. Ask the place or check their website for more details.

Try searching in your local area.

Of course it is. You can begin making clothes whenever you want to start making clothes.

Design doesn't have an age requirement, it's all about the passion. Elie Saab started designing at almost 17, now he makes dresses for Angelina Jolie and other celebrities. If designing is your passion, and you work hard at it, you can succeed.

I personally get new ideas when I'm in the shower, falling asleep, and even making food. When none of those work, I usually look at other ideas and combine them, or look back in time and combine modern styles with something old. Going for a walk sometimes helps as well.

You would need to be creative, focused, and inspired more than anything.

You can be a fashion designer even when you are still in school. You could make garments and sell them on Etsy or eBay, or you can keep them for yourself and start a blog showcasing your pieces.

Take whatever art and sewing/home economics classes are offered.

Formal education is strongly encouraged, but not required. The majority of fashion designers who seek employment have some form of degree or diploma.

There's nothing wrong in starting up in a small, less populated space. That can give you the opportunity to build up a client base, portfolio, etc.

Set a goal. Design two new pieces of clothing a day. If you find yourself really struggling to concentrate, take a break and look for inspiration; go shopping, flip through a magazine, or look at other people's designs online.