Comments on: Happy 2008! http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/happy_2008/ How to start a clothing line or run the one you have, better. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:16:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: ioanna http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/happy_2008/#comment-9241 ioanna Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:40:37 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2008/01/happy_2008/#comment-9241 Happy new year! I know it's late February but I'm re-reading this year's entries! "Watch more TV" He he, good one. I need to watch less! I can't wait to hear more about your Adventures in CAD. Happy new year! I know it’s late February but I’m re-reading this year’s entries!
“Watch more TV” He he, good one. I need to watch less!
I can’t wait to hear more about your Adventures in CAD.

]]> By: Babette http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/happy_2008/#comment-9240 Babette Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:43:46 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2008/01/happy_2008/#comment-9240 Go for the new system. CAD is only as good as the patternmaker but it makes a good patternmaker faster and it allows you to access your customers anywhere. Those little electronic files will be darting about everwhere. Doesn't matter where your customers are anymore or where they produce. You'll be linked into a global system. Go for the new system.

CAD is only as good as the patternmaker but it makes a good patternmaker faster and it allows you to access your customers anywhere. Those little electronic files will be darting about everwhere. Doesn’t matter where your customers are anymore or where they produce. You’ll be linked into a global system.

]]> By: Carol in Denver (the amateur) http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/happy_2008/#comment-9239 Carol in Denver (the amateur) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:41:27 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2008/01/happy_2008/#comment-9239 How terrifically cool, ClaireM!! Here's a link to the page that describes SketchUp: <a href="http://sketchup.google.com/products.html" rel="nofollow">http://sketchup.google.com/products.html</a> I'll be exploring this for 2D applications, & my DH will be using it to place structures into GoogleEarth images --- Wow! the first kids on our block with this cool new toy. Thanks for the info! I'm also a lurker on this site, and I'll also try to come out in the open -- maybe I can find something similar that is used mostly outside the vein of thought in Kathleen's blog, but could be very useful to readers here. Carol in Denver (the amateur) How terrifically cool, ClaireM!! Here’s a link to the page that describes SketchUp:
http://sketchup.google.com/products.html

I’ll be exploring this for 2D applications, & my DH will be using it to place structures into GoogleEarth images — Wow! the first kids on our block with this cool new toy. Thanks for the info!

I’m also a lurker on this site, and I’ll also try to come out in the open — maybe I can find something similar that is used mostly outside the vein of thought in Kathleen’s blog, but could be very useful to readers here.

Carol in Denver (the amateur)

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/happy_2008/#comment-9238 Kathleen Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:36:51 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2008/01/happy_2008/#comment-9238 You've never posted before Claire? I didn't realize that, we've emailed so I know you. Good that you've finally made yourself known to everybody else. I should have a contest to encourage lurkers. <i>I think you are suffering from the CAD version of 'sewing fear' described in your book!</i> I laughed out loud when I read this. Of course it's true. I mean I knew it but there's a bit more to it than that. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that there's some resentment over continuing clamors that CAD can replace pattern makers (obviously, people who say/think that are totally missing the point so why do I let them get to me?). I'll follow up on your suggestions, thanks. You’ve never posted before Claire? I didn’t realize that, we’ve emailed so I know you. Good that you’ve finally made yourself known to everybody else. I should have a contest to encourage lurkers.

I think you are suffering from the CAD version of ’sewing fear’ described in your book!

I laughed out loud when I read this. Of course it’s true. I mean I knew it but there’s a bit more to it than that. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that there’s some resentment over continuing clamors that CAD can replace pattern makers (obviously, people who say/think that are totally missing the point so why do I let them get to me?). I’ll follow up on your suggestions, thanks.

]]> By: ClaireM http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/happy_2008/#comment-9237 ClaireM Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:05:29 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2008/01/happy_2008/#comment-9237 Hi kathleen, I realise I am coming rather late to this post and I have never posted before although I am an avid reader of the site - but this is the first topic (CAD) I feel I might have something useful to add! I am architect rather than a manufacturer or fashion designer, although i do make patterns - probably badly! - and sew. I use CAD programms extensively in my work and have had to learn new programmes in every new job. I agree with the post above regarding CAD should be though of as a tool. I have also found trying to determine how the programme 'thinks' is crucial, ie. does it think in lines or shapes? This helps you to understand how to draw and delete parts of your work. You seem to have a vast capacity for understanding processes and CAD work should be thought of in the same way. The programme will approach what you input in the same way every time - you just need to figure out the approach.(!) I think you are suffering from the CAD version of 'sewing fear' described in your book! You may find a programme called 'Sketchup' useful. It is free and has now been bought by Google. It is essentially for 3D architectural work but can be used in 2D and is the most intuitive package I have used. Although it won't be standard in your industry. Could be worth a look though? Best Wishes, ClaireM Hi kathleen,
I realise I am coming rather late to this post and I have never posted before although I am an avid reader of the site - but this is the first topic (CAD) I feel I might have something useful to add!
I am architect rather than a manufacturer or fashion designer, although i do make patterns - probably badly! - and sew. I use CAD programms extensively in my work and have had to learn new programmes in every new job. I agree with the post above regarding CAD should be though of as a tool. I have also found trying to determine how the programme ‘thinks’ is crucial, ie. does it think in lines or shapes? This helps you to understand how to draw and delete parts of your work. You seem to have a vast capacity for understanding processes and CAD work should be thought of in the same way. The programme will approach what you input in the same way every time - you just need to figure out the approach.(!) I think you are suffering from the CAD version of ’sewing fear’ described in your book!
You may find a programme called ‘Sketchup’ useful. It is free and has now been bought by Google. It is essentially for 3D architectural work but can be used in 2D and is the most intuitive package I have used. Although it won’t be standard in your industry. Could be worth a look though?
Best Wishes,
ClaireM

]]> By: Marguerite Swope http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/happy_2008/#comment-9236 Marguerite Swope Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:27:53 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2008/01/happy_2008/#comment-9236 Kathleen, you are so inspiring. Not only with what you wrote, but with being brave enough to put it out there. Then all the posts that followed leave me inspired as well. Thank you everyone. I have the usual resolution--exercise and lose 10 lb. that I actually feel inspired to keep this year. In addition, I'm moving more agressively into the fashion world (from the art world) and I have to figure out how to grow my business. I'm one of those creative home sewers, so I'm really intimidated by actual pattern making, large-scale cutting, and manufacture. So my goals are to branch out (and maybe even get some help) as my business grows. My husband got the 30 day trial of Illustrator and figured out how to do some line drawings for me, but the posts above have me excited to use it for design as well. I don't draw--I do all my designing in my head and then draw something (very) rough and start sewing. I'd like to have more skills. You have all inspired me to check further into Illustrator. One unrelated note: I'll be showing my line at MODA Manhatten next week. I got the opportunity to "lease" 1/3 of a booth from a rep, so it's a comparatively inexpensive venture. I will post to Kathleen after the show, but if any of you will be there, please come by Booth #355 and say hello. Happy New Year everyone! Marguerite Kathleen, you are so inspiring. Not only with what you wrote, but with being brave enough to put it out there. Then all the posts that followed leave me inspired as well. Thank you everyone.

I have the usual resolution–exercise and lose 10 lb. that I actually feel inspired to keep this year.

In addition, I’m moving more agressively into the fashion world (from the art world) and I have to figure out how to grow my business. I’m one of those creative home sewers, so I’m really intimidated by actual pattern making, large-scale cutting, and manufacture. So my goals are to branch out (and maybe even get some help) as my business grows.

My husband got the 30 day trial of Illustrator and figured out how to do some line drawings for me, but the posts above have me excited to use it for design as well. I don’t draw–I do all my designing in my head and then draw something (very) rough and start sewing. I’d like to have more skills. You have all inspired me to check further into Illustrator.

One unrelated note: I’ll be showing my line at MODA Manhatten next week. I got the opportunity to “lease” 1/3 of a booth from a rep, so it’s a comparatively inexpensive venture. I will post to Kathleen after the show, but if any of you will be there, please come by Booth #355 and say hello.

Happy New Year everyone!

Marguerite

]]> By: Jess Latham http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/happy_2008/#comment-9235 Jess Latham Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:47:29 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2008/01/happy_2008/#comment-9235 This was a very inspiring post! It sounds like you'll have an exciting year of new discoveries! This was a very inspiring post! It sounds like you’ll have an exciting year of new discoveries!

]]> By: esteban http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/happy_2008/#comment-9234 esteban Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:14:53 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2008/01/happy_2008/#comment-9234 this new year i am trying to do what i been mening to do for this pass years. get up the couch, become less of a social butterfly n actually embark in the process of becoming a well rounded individual. my resolutions for this new year include- become more involved in my career, currently im a fashion design student n working at banana republic as a visual merchandiser. for the past 2 years i been doing just what i can to get by with a good grade at school, n party at night. i am starting my change by chanchhng my life style drastlckly starting by reading this helpfull site, recommended by my collection professor. go back to basics the fashion bibles - fashion magazines n many books that i have accomoulated with insightfull info on sowing, pattern making, alterations and etc. also would focuse on my sowing as well my pattern making ones. this year is about changes, progress, any a healthy balance life! this new year i am trying to do what i been mening to do for this pass years. get up the couch, become less of a social butterfly n actually embark in the process of becoming a well rounded individual. my resolutions for this new year include- become more involved in my career, currently im a fashion design student n working at banana republic as a visual merchandiser. for the past 2 years i been doing just what i can to get by with a good grade at school, n party at night. i am starting my change by chanchhng my life style drastlckly starting by reading this helpfull site, recommended by my collection professor. go back to basics the fashion bibles - fashion magazines n many books that i have accomoulated with insightfull info on sowing, pattern making, alterations and etc. also would focuse on my sowing as well my pattern making ones. this year is about changes, progress, any a healthy balance life!

]]> By: Christy B. http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/happy_2008/#comment-9233 Christy B. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:04:14 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2008/01/happy_2008/#comment-9233 If you'd like any shortcut tips or anything else about Illustrator, I can help! I'm on it all week long and have learned plenty of quick ways to get around. I too am impressed with the clarity of your goals; I've never liked resolutions but it is a good idea to re-think everything once in a while... happy new year! If you’d like any shortcut tips or anything else about Illustrator, I can help! I’m on it all week long and have learned plenty of quick ways to get around. I too am impressed with the clarity of your goals; I’ve never liked resolutions but it is a good idea to re-think everything once in a while… happy new year!

]]> By: LisaB http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/happy_2008/#comment-9232 LisaB Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:43:57 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2008/01/happy_2008/#comment-9232 I applaud your desire to learn new things, especially given the effort it will take. Too many people are happy with what they already know and don't care to learn more, if some of my co-workers are representative of people at-large. My personal opinion is to (once again) abandon your goal to watch more TV. It's just not worth it. Life is too short, and there are too many other ways to spend your time that are worth more than knowing what others have spent their time watching. Just a thought.... Best wishes for 2008! I applaud your desire to learn new things, especially given the effort it will take. Too many people are happy with what they already know and don’t care to learn more, if some of my co-workers are representative of people at-large.

My personal opinion is to (once again) abandon your goal to watch more TV. It’s just not worth it. Life is too short, and there are too many other ways to spend your time that are worth more than knowing what others have spent their time watching. Just a thought….

Best wishes for 2008!

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