July 19th, 2016
When making a late-in-life career change from school psychologist to apparel entrepreneur, the learning curve for everything, including a…
December 3rd, 2015
The athleisure craze doesn’t seem to quit. Increasingly, brands are seeking to incorporate activewear garments like yoga pants and…
October 27th, 2015
You have an idea for an apparel line. You have been waiting for your vision to take off. How do you budget for product development? If this…
September 25th, 2015
With costs of labor and fabric soaring, budget-conscious designers are cutting costs wherever possible, especially in the early years of a…
September 19th, 2015
When I tell people I own and design a line of swimwear, the first question is usually, “Did you go to fashion school?” No, I didn’t….
September 2nd, 2015
What is a textile designer? Textile design, or surface design, is a niche within the vast field of graphic design and covers all aspects of…