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By: Fashion Incubator » Blog Archive » Pop Quiz #480 pt.2

Fashion Incubator » Blog Archive » Pop Quiz #480 pt.2 — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:52:00 +0000

[...] now for my sometime lecture on cheating. I’ll save myself some work by quoting me from this previous entry I used to do this introductory 2 hour seminar called Manufacturing 101 and I’d start the class by [...]

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:28:38 +0000

what i need to ask is if learning adobe indesign is necessary?? i read on another of your blogs that learning CAD is not – and the importance of hiring help when something is not your forte of which complex computer programs are not. I have been told by others that i should learn CAD, but then i suppose this is a subjective opinion. however, is it good to know design peice or photoshop for tech packs?

It is not necessary to learn adobe indesign. I’m learning it as a function of being a publisher and writer of instructional material, I want the stuff I put together to be more professional. It is not due to a function needed in the apparel industry.

Learning CAD wouldn’t hurt but again, it’s not necessary. I mean, I don’t much CAD either.

By: hannahy

hannahy — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:17:43 +0000

Kathleen, I just came across your blog and am so ecstatic about all of the invaluable info you so graciously bestow… i must be honest by saying that this will sound completely “newbie” only because honestly, that’s what i am. i just ordered your book and can’t wait to read it (after oct 6)!

I am just entering the business as a designer and am taking all of the standard 1st steps in creating prototypes of my design: fabric sourcing research, pattern making info (i don’t sew ), concept to customer plan, business plan, etc. etc. what i need to ask is if learning adobe indesign is necessary?? i read on another of your blogs that learning CAD is not – and the importance of hiring help when something is not your forte of which complex computer programs are not. I have been told by others that i should learn CAD, but then i suppose this is a subjective opinion. however, is it good to know design peice or photoshop for tech packs? (sorry – complete newbie) i am very willing to learn what i need to, but have the tendency to get into things sometimes because i don’t fully understand their uses and find out later there is a different route i could’ve taken that somebody more seasoned would’ve known. i don’t want to come off as lazy – i just need proper information on the necessities of buying an expensive program and also taking the classes (which i would definitely have to do) and if there are people that you can hire to help out where these programs come in to play?

I apologize for my naive question in the midst of all of the other ones. I’m sure i will also learn more about all of this in your book and in continued research of your site…Thank you so much again for what you do for people at all levels of this industry!

By: Georgene

Georgene — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 04:04:31 +0000

I just got back from an InDesign workshop this afternoon. After 6 hours, I have a headache. I have found the program invaluable for my work, especially communicating with factories overseas. Everybody can open up a .pdf file.

I have only self, and ‘DH taught’ rudimentary skills though, and was hoping for shortcuts and tips to make things go more smoothly.

They say if you learn something and then go to sleep, you retain better. I think I will go take a nap.

By: Pam M.

Pam M. — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 03:56:46 +0000

The term “swipe files” is very well known in the copywriting field. Many pro copywriters use this term all the time when suggesting to cut out ads that have great copy that work. They basically “swipe” the idea and change it around a bit to fit whatever they are writing for.

By: katie

katie — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 02:24:42 +0000

Kathleen!

I can’t believe I stumbled across your blog! I bought your book (2 years ago?) and have made everyone I know even considering entering this business buy it!

In school, they also called it “swipe”, but when I started working they called it “tear sheets” or simply “tears”.

I wish you had been one of my teachers…maybe I wouldn’t feel so guilty and shameful all of the time asking for help or confessing that there are things that I don’t know!

By: jocole

jocole — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 01:05:50 +0000

ahhh “swipe files” although when i was in school we called it “scrap”. regardeless, wonderful stuff, i have notebooks and notebooks.

it’s always nice to be reassured that you dont need to know everything and that you should ask for help. i have the problem thinking that i have to do it all on my own. thanks for the pep-talk kathleen.

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 17:53:53 +0000

Aha! I’ve been swiping for years and confess that my “file” is really a messy stack. Kathleen, try to have some fun with this class. As a technician, left brain work comes easy to you and now you have to integrate the right brain to complete the tasks. This left-right connection is tricky for ALL of us!

By: Joan

Joan — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 14:43:37 +0000

I love your Manufacturing 101 quiz story. It's refreshing to hear an example of reality being reinforced in an education setting. I wish you were my instructor while I was in school. I might have felt better about being a thinker rather than a follower who was 'taught' by memorizing reference materials. My argument of 'they call it reference materials for a reason' never went over very well with my instructors. Love your blog! Joan http://www.lazygirldesigns.com

By: Judith

Judith — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 07:57:47 +0000

Of course everyone is 20 years younger. My dh went back to school 2 yrs ago and he feels the same way you do. Everyone is 20 yrs younger “I’m old!!! Now he in his 3rd year of college and more of the students are his age and some are older. It has been proven that the average age of a college student is around 35. I cant remember where dh found this info. I have always heard this in sociology classes. I remember hearing this when I first went to college at 19, ( I was trying to get an education so I could leave my husband) I needed an education so I could get a good job and support myself. This did not work out tho.
Swipe file, interesting I have never heard of this term. I have been doing this for years and did not know. I have some magazine pictures from 1981. Dh, was just talking about my old magazine pictures (tonight) that I save for years. He said tonight ” You cant buy that stuff now so could you just throw the pictures away??? I told him no I can not. I will tell him about this Swipe file tomorrow. There must be something wrong with me. I can’t tell when adds are bad. I wonder if this has something to do with art??? Im not good at that. Kathleen I could not help you with your homework sorry. I know nothing about what you are taking. My dh had to help me 4 yrs ago with my computer class. Thank gawd for all his help. I got a B. My dh helped me last year in my facial class. I passed this too. Dh is now going to help me with the nail program. Dh is in the nursing program.
Dh and I were talking about school tonight he was saying he has such a crap memory. He said he has learned some things to help him memorize and learn the things he needs to know for tests and the future. He just learned this stuff this year. He said he going show me some of this stuff this weekend. Kathleen, I dont see why you cant call up someone and get some help with this school project. It’s not like you are asking them to do it for you, you just need some help. What matters is being smart enough…
I agree with this. 50/50 ask the audience and phone a friend!!!! Bon chance with your project.