Fashion Freelancer Q&A: I feel like I'm losing my skills and confidence...

SFF137 Fashion Freelancer Q&A: I feel like I’m losing my skills and confidence…

If you’ve ever felt rusty or worried that you’re losing your edge in your fashion career, this episode is for you. Tina is a freelancer in Germany. Coming from the activewear category, she now exclusively designs workwear, and loves it! But will her workwear clients notice that she’s “lost” her activewear skills? And how can she get them back?

In the interview (which you’ll love), we will cover:

Have you really lost those skills?
How to explain a change in category to your clients
Ways you can maintain your knowledge of one category while working in another
How to get practice–and validation!–in another category (WITHOUT working for free!)
How to restore your confidence in your skills
The value of going beyond your comfort zone in your fashion freelance career
And more!

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About Tina

Tina Knebel is a freelance designer with 18 years experience in outdoor, activewear and protective wear clothing. She has worked as a technician, fabric developer and designer. Freelancing since 2019, she has designed everything from Business suits and flight attendant uniforms to heat-safe welding wear.

Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 135: What should my freelance services be (the skills I have or what I love?)!

Resources & People Mentioned

Free resources for SFF Podcast listeners!
Check out Tina’s website
Connect with Tina on LinkedIn
Interested in working with Tina? Email her at mail [at] tinaknebel.de