Aug 2nd, 2013 at 01:59 AM

DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A FASHION DESIGNER!

There is no formal education or certification required to become a successful fashion designer, but that doesn't make the feat any easier. You will need to have a combination of drawing, sewing, and design skills, a knowledge of the fashion industry, and unparalleled perseverance.

The Primary Step To Become A Fashion Designer:

• Successful fashion designers have a wide array of skills, including------ drawing, an eye for color and texture, an ability to visualize concepts in three dimensions, and the mechanical skills involved in sewing and cutting all types of fabrics. • Get excellent sewing tuition if you haven't already learned this skill well. Being able to sew difficult fabric under challenging situations is a must when designing clothing. You need to feel confident about using sewing machines, including industrial ones and you also need good hand sewing skills. • Learn pattern making. Knowing how to spot a style you like and replicate it in a pattern freeform will stand you in excellent stead throughout your career but you need to work at it––it's a skill that doesn't come easily to many people. • Understand how fabrics move, drape, breathe, react when worn, etc. Your in-depth knowledge of fabric is absolutely essentia l to using it properly when designing. Also know where to source materials from. • Learn about existing designers, not just who they are, but their backgrounds, their signature style, the learning that they undertook. Knowing this will help you to be a much designer yourself, as you can borrow and build on their ideas. • Learn how to create storyboards and product ranges. Be good at researching trends through media, comparative shopping and trade shows. • Start developing these skills at a young age. Be prepared to devote hours of time to perfecting your craft.