Operating

Managing daily operations and supply chains for your fashion business. Topics include fabric sourcing, seasonal planning, trade shows and maintaining ethical standards.

Having a Signature Fashion Print

Custom fabric printing helps new fashion designers create a distinctive brand identity and stand out from competitors using limited wholesaler materials.

Keeping Records of Your Patterns and Fabrics

Keep pattern and fabric records organised with both digital and paper copies to protect your dressmaking business and reference past designs.

Running Your Fashion Business Ethically

Check your suppliers' working conditions and sourcing practices to run an ethical fashion business that actually makes a difference.

Seasonal Fashion: Preparing and Marketing Designs

Plan your fashion designs 18 months ahead to stay on trend and get collections ready for shows and retail on time.

Selling Your Fashion Designs by Mail Order

Set up order systems and reliable shipping to run a successful mail order fashion business and keep customers satisfied.

Sourcing Fabric for Your Fashion Design Business

Get reliable fabric suppliers for your fashion business by comparing local and online wholesalers to cut costs and ensure quality.

Sourcing Specialist Materials and Fabrics

How to find hard-to-source fabrics for your fashion business, from niche suppliers to international traders.

Using Fashion Trade Shows to Source Products

Find new fabrics and connect directly with designers at fashion trade shows instead of relying on wholesalers.

Utilising or Selling Leftover Fabric

Turn fabric scraps into profit by selling remnants to shops or creating unique one-off pieces for customers.

What to Do if Your Supplier Lets You Down.

When your fabric supplier runs out of stock, here's how to find what you need without derailing production.