"In my first year of freelancing I've already surpassed what I was earning working full-time for a fashion brand."
Alison H • Freelance Patternmaker, Missouri
"I dropped out of fashion school... But as a freelancer I make more $ in one day than I did in a week at my old job!"
You CAN have more freedom in your day and not be tied to a desk...
Heidi, January 2022
Here's the truth about freelancing in fashion:
You can't just upgrade your portfolio, brand yourself, and *poof* magically have a bunch of amazing clients you love.
You have to actually standout...which is hard, because the industry is saturated with fashion designers.
And we, as fashion designers (or textile designers, PD, TD, etc), have busy lives.
So we have less time to pursue the work we love...the work we're passionate about.
THE WORK WE WENT INTO FASHION DREAMING ABOUT DOING.
Some people spend yearrrrrs in the toxic mass-produced rat race because they're scared they're not skilled enough and fear being embarrassed. (Or they think most brands won't accept freelancer. #nottrue)
Some people think they're freelancers but are really stuck in the "permalance" temp job slog working 40hrs a week onsite for one brand. (That's not freelancing. It's just downright abusive.)
And some people give a shot at Fiverr and UpWork. They apply to hundreds of gigs but never hear back, or "luckily" land a project for a cheap client who literally wants a tech pack for $5. #nothanks
So how do you actually become a fashion freelancer and earn a steady income?
You work with well-paying clients who know the value of your services.
And I'll teach you how with the 5 simple steps I learned after a decade of freelancing in fashion.
"In my first year of freelancing I've already surpassed what I was earning working full-time for a fashion brand."
Katerina D • Freelance Textile Designer, Macedonia
"I dropped out of fashion school... But as a freelancer I make more $ in one day than I did in a week at my old job!"
Alexandra A • Freelance Technical Designer, Pennsylvania
I'm giving away all my strategies that will show you exactly how to work for yourself in fashion AND make money.
If you're serious about freelancing in fashion, but are terrified you don't have all the answers... learn these 5 steps to find your first client this week!
Ready to work for yourself in fashion on exciting projects...AND pay the bills?
"As a freelancer, I work with fashion brands I enjoy on projects that I love doing!"
Alison H • Freelance Patternmaker, Missouri
"As a freelancer, I work with fashion brands I enjoy on projects that I love doing!"
Alexandra A • FreelanceTechnical Designer, Pennsylvania
Katerina D • Freelance Textile Designer, Macedonia