Episode 26 Video (Mar 13): Series Finale! Interview tricks & strategies.
Episode 25 Video (Mar 6): How do I know if my tech sketch is complete? We went through everything you need for your tech pack including: detail callouts, alternate views, artwork specs, colorway callouts, fabric maps, and tech sketches.
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Episode 24 Video (Feb 27): Many people use the word “fearless” and don’t think about what it really means: having no fear. Here’s the thing though – we’re meant to feel fear. It’s a natural and good thing! In this episode, we talked why fear is good and how to manage it so it doesn’t control you. Because if you’re anything like me, you’ve let fear ruin too many things and you’re ready to put a stop to it.
Episode 23 Video (Feb 20): Your tech pack FAQ’s – answered! Things like: what should I include? Is there an industry standard? What if I don’t know what a stitch is called? How precise do I need to be? All these Q’s answered – and then some, with a side of sake…mmmmmm!
Resources we discussed for stitch reference: garmenco.org and amefird.com
Episode 22 Video (Feb 13): Feel clueless about how to price freelance projects? Should you quote hourly? Or by project? If you’re anything like me, you don’t want companies to think you’re quoting too high, but also don’t want to lowball it. This episode is all about how to price your work fairly. (And we made old school tortilla style pinwheels for snacking!)
Episode 21 Video (Feb 6): Take a sneak peak inside Fashionpedia (by Fashionary). I’ll give you my honest review of the book and let you know if you should get it or not (hint: you should!). And no, that isn’t the French 75 cocktails that we made speaking – it truly is a great book 😉
Episode 20 Video (Jan 30): Learn how to create arrowheads in Adobe Illustrator for your tech sketches / tech packs…and use them over and over. Oh, and we made a pretty bomb cabbage side salad (perfect for Mexican or Asian meals).
Episode 19 Video (Jan 23): Ever feel like you’re turning into your parents? Well I am, and it’s awesome. Meet my parents and discover why they weren’t always supportive of me going into a creative field.
Episode 18 Video (Jan 16): Behind the scenes of the Star Wars costume exhibit (with swordfish & kobucha squash). Check out the photo gallery here.
Episode 17 Video (Jan 9): Industry Insider Interview with handbag designer Kaci Head (while sipping on Palomas).
Episode 16 Video (Dec 19): Tech training for people who don’t like tech (with whiskey).
Episode 15 Video (Dec 12): Fashion industry expert interview with designer Lyn Edwards (and wine tasting…Chile & California won!)
Episode 14 Video (Dec 5): How to match fabric colors to a printer (and finally a cocktail I enjoyed – Moscow Mules!)
Episode 13 Video (Nov 28): Pantone color standards & lab dips (with vodka and New York seltzer!)
Episode 12 Video (Nov 21): Fashion industry terms and abbreviations (plus a failed Campari attempt!)
Episode 11 Video (Nov 14): How to reshape and add movement to fashion flats – without redrawing anything! (and some whiskey mixology!)
Episode 10 Video (Nov 7): The Quickest way to Recolor Artwork in Illustrator (paired with drunken noodles)
Episode 9 Video (Oct 31): Tricks to Draw Pleats Illustrator (and a side of curry)
Episode 8 Video (Oct 24): How to Use Clipping Masks (with grilled cheese sammies)
Episode 7 Video (Oct 17): How Brushes work in Illustrator (paired with Ramen noodle bowls)
Episode 6 Video (Oct 10): What goes in a Tech Pack? (with tabouleh & falafel)
Episode 5 Video (Oct 3): Circular Repeats (think rhinestones) in AI (and a side of Waffled Tofu Caesar Salad)
Episode 4 Video (Sept 19): Fashion Industry Q&A (and BBQ)
Episode 3 Video (Sept 12): How to use Groups & Layers in Illustrator (with grilled Veggie Sammies)
Episode 2 Video (Sept 05): Fashion Flat Sketching Tricks in AI (paired with Fajitas)
Episode 1 Video (Aug 29): Using Image Trace in Illustrator (with steamed Artichokes)
ILLUSTRATOR IS HARD 😱 HERE’S HOW TO MAKE IT EASY
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