Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms

Anna Livermore is founder of VMora, a fashion business and production consulting company that works one on one with independent designers. In this interview, she shares where many designers waste money that has little to no return, why you should look at your first round of production as a test, and why staying specific and niche with your idea is better than trying to please every body. You will learn: How much you need to budget for each design Why timeline, costing and budgeting are essential for success The number one (and number two) thing brands spend money on that have little to no ROI (and where to spend your $$ instead) How to make sure your fit is perfect so it sells Where most creative designers get stuck during development and production The challenges of finding an investor for your fashion collection How to build your audience before launching a product Why having a specific niche audience will help you build lifelong customers The value of staying true to your product and story and not trying to create something for everyone The common mistake most designers make when choosing a market How to budget your finances and time to increase success Why being humble will get you further than having a big ego How to make sure a factory is a good match for your product Why you should look at your first round of production as a test Guest Info & Resources: VMora's Website Email Anna: anna@vmora.com The Romphim Kickstarter Looking for more resources? Get free fashion design templates, tutorials and more from Successful Fashion Designer

Show Notes

Anna Livermore is founder of VMora, a fashion business and production consulting company that works one on one with independent designers. In this interview, she shares where many designers waste money that has little to no return, why you should look at your first round of production as a test, and why staying specific and niche with your idea is better than trying to please every body.

You will learn:
  • How much you need to budget for each design
  • Why timeline, costing and budgeting are essential for success
  • The number one (and number two) thing brands spend money on that have little to no ROI (and where to spend your $$ instead)
  • How to make sure your fit is perfect so it sells
  • Where most creative designers get stuck during development and production
  • The challenges of finding an investor for your fashion collection
  • How to build your audience before launching a product
  • Why having a specific niche audience will help you build lifelong customers
  • The value of staying true to your product and story and not trying to create something for everyone
  • The common mistake most designers make when choosing a market
  • How to budget your finances and time to increase success
  • Why being humble will get you further than having a big ego
  • How to make sure a factory is a good match for your product
  • Why you should look at your first round of production as a test
Guest Info & Resources:

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Creators and Guests

Host
Heidi Weinberg {Sew Heidi}
Heidi (aka Sew Heidi) is a self-taught freelance fashion designer who built a six-figure business without a degree, portfolio, or industry connections. After years of burnout in the fashion industry, she went freelance—and never looked back. Now, she helps other designers ditch toxic jobs, land better clients, and build flexible careers they love. Through her podcast, courses, and resources, Heidi has helped thousands of designers take control of their fashion path and finally get paid what they’re worth.

What is Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms?

This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers, textile designer and beyond) who want more flexibility in their career while still doing work they love.

You'll learn how to build a freelance fashion business, so you can do the work you love on your own terms. Freelancing in fashion is the only way to get freedom in your day (instead of being tied to a desk).

Whether you want to earn extra money on the side, fund your fashion brand, or replace your salary, the FDGP podcast will help you get there. Listen in for actionable tips and strategies to kickstart or grow your career as a freelance fashion designer, build your confidence, and create the life you want.

Hosted by $100k+ fashion freelancer Sew Heidi, the show features interviews and strategy sessions with successful freelance fashion designers from around the world who've ditched toxic fashion jobs and taken control of their own destinies. This is the only place to get REAL insights from REAL freelancers who have built REAL careers on their own terms. (Formerly the Successful Fashion Freelancer podcast.)