7 Tips to be a Productive Fashion Designer & YouTuber

[@carlamatthew3681]

preach it sister preach it. whenever I inform persons that i will not be taking orders for the next 2 weeks they keep asking me if is not a business i have. I know my body and I know my limits. I don't take these long breaks often but when I do it's for a reason. I take these breaks to have time for myself, to rejuvenate my body and mind. I find that I am much more creative and inspired to try new ideas after these breaks. although i am just in the early stages of my business, I am still employed and I have to balance things out. and yes Scheduling and planning is a must or else you will be running around like a headless chicken. Great tips!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing

[@KimDave]

My dear, I have realised that taking care of one's self is just as important. You know yourself better than anyone else. I totally agree on balancing time, effort and resources between your business and personal life.

[@lifewithchioma]

I feel personally targeted and attacked by 'headless chicken'. Chai! 🙆😭😔😔. I need to plan and schedule my entire existence😅

[@TheFashionWHT]

Going to use these tips for myself. I’m rebranding my business-dropping the “consignment” aspect and focusing on upcycling and creation. I found that trying to be an environmentalist while also trying to make money isn’t working for me because I’m stressed about promoting sustainability while also still being broke 🤦🏽‍♀️. I was even working on a project and everything was going well until when I finished, I said to myself “I hate sewing!” Now I love sewing! I have been sewing for over 20 years. But the fact that my stress of my business and depression is causing me to hate the thing I love the most, I realized I needed to make a change! Hopefully I can create more content and still promote sustainability but now I want to focus on the art of fashion. Plus I’m starting my masters this fall so maybe I can do even more research on if my business model is viable AND profitable!

[@KimDave]

Omg I was just thinking this the other day. Trying to be sustainable as a young business is not cheap at all. Even though it’s the right thing to do, it comes at the expense of your bank account and mental well being sometime. I totally relate. I have been trying to find a balance where I can operate with sustainable ethics (paying people who work for me), make smaller quantities and use fabrics that will wear well over time(not compulsorily polyester all the time but more of a blend). It really is tough my dear but we are trying to figure it out every day.

[@TheFashionWHT]

@@KimDave I’m so glad to know that I’m not the only one. I figured I was just bad at this business 🤣🤣🤣 but those are also some good advice that I may consider too. I do want to find a way to take the cheap, polyester fabric and still try to elevate it in some form. Maybe it’s just me but I’ve never experienced my clothes just tearing apart on me after a few wears (and I’m like a child with it comes to my clothes lol, just moving around, squatting, doing this and that and of course getting makeup and food on my clothes lol). Even pieces that end up with holes, I’m too lazy to repair but have never thought to just toss them. So I’m sure there is a way to continue using those fabrics and upcycling them in some form. I mean plastic bottles can become tshirts lol (idk how but Gildan somehow figured it out). But it’s so amazing to know I’m not the only one and I appreciate you shouting me out on Instagram 🤗. Really does reassure me that I’m doing the right thing and changing my mindset!!

[@DavetutsAcademy]

You are your biggest asset! I'll constantly repeat that to myself.

[@evek.okurmu1843]

Thanks for this wisdom

[@thandiinpoland]

Thank you very much for the tips. Another way to beat an overwhelming task is to break it into smaller tasks. Do a little chunk every day and, in the long run, the huge task appears smaller and manageable.

[@KimDave]

Thank you so much for this great tip

[@donnabartleyewers6396]

That is.very nice of you to share those 7 tips ,very helpful for me.

[@hildamondo2252]

Thank you for this tips. I have been up sewing to meet my customers orders till early hours of the morning and have very tired feet. Took 3 days off to rest my feet and feel better now.

[@Sew_OzzyWar_Made_This]

Thanks for sharing this!!!

[@veracofie8229]

Thanks very much for this tutorial ❤️❤️❤️

[@larsgothica3454]

These are really great tips, as an artist & designer who loves to overwork myself it’s important to remember the time to exercise, eat right, and relax. Very well spoken 🙏🏻

[@JenniferAnidu]

I had to come watch again! This is so important thank you so much for this

[@ThePatriciaPatrick]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips. Thank you so much.

[@queenododo4499]

Thanks for this

[@qhakazabyqhakazile2531]

Thank you 🙏

[@dorcaslegacycollection11]

Pricilla you are just the best God bless you

[@GREATDOET]

Thank you so much Dear, you inspire my life. Plus I love the way you styled your hair.

[@Olivs_]

Your silk press on natural hair now explains the new look here

[@KimDave]

Hahahha yeah, this was day three or so after the silk press. My hair was not having the humidity at all 😅

[@Olivs_]

@@KimDave still looked good on you .... never knew natural hair can be turned this way without adding hair cream

[@celygarcia8453]

Beautiful your work ❗ Thanks for the tips KIM 👏👏

[@KimDave]

Thank you! 😊

[@Jasmines-26]

This is one of the best videos I've come across, God bless you for sharing

[@KimDave]

Awwww thank you Rachael

[@zainabyusuf3474]

Thanks Priscy. I needed to watch this💗

[@Deevinegift]

Thanks for the tips.. Looking back now I realize that I have done a lot of things upside down🤔... Like Woowwwwww😯😯😂... Thanks Sooo much Kim.... Love you always😚🤗🌈

[@safiyashuaibu2480]

Thank you ma, I really needed to hear this. I just started a fashion business, and finding it very difficult to joogle the business and my personal life

[@KimDave]

You got this sis. Remember I'm rooting for you.

[@evelynhauteqouture25]

This is the place every fashion designer supposed to be 😍💞💞💞 thanks for always sharing 💪💥

[@KimDave]

You’re welcome my dear Appreciate the love 🥰

[@thulisilemokgala]

I must say in the past over 5 years following you, you the best 🥰

[@KimDave]

Wow, thank you!

[@floratah1123]

I totally agree with you😊

[@ayiwareigns]

Thank you soo much 💓you are the best 👌

[@GraceyStitches]

Thank you for point 6. I was just deliberating on it last weekend.

[@gachalife4986]

Thank you so much for all of tips,yong désigner from Haïti 🇭🇹🇭🇹🙏🙏

[@KimDave]

You’re welcome 😊

[@christyimade7736]

Thank you very much😘

[@nodfashionacademy]

Thank you so much Kim

[@adeleyeanuoluwapo990]

Thank you so much for d tips really appreciate God bless u ma

[@KimDave]

God bless you too 😃

[@panacheluxury4262]

I found myself pushing me way too hard. Feeling like I had to do everything to meet stringent goals to include family obligations to the point I was burning myself out. You could not be more right, Priscilla, we are not super women and we have to stop doing that to ourselves and allowing others to put us in that position for their benefit. Pray and meditation is so key; just to have that connection to God and the universe makes all the difference in the world. All wonderful tips, Sis. Thank you for this video!

[@shakie_my_love]

Wow thank you for the tips dear

[@KimDave]

you are welcome 😊

[@pearlmogbuk6501]

Thank you Ma. You’re such a blessing

[@KimDave]

My absolute pleasure babe

[@peggyriordan9857]

I am just beginning to have a business, but it's not sewing. I do think all of your points apply to me and anyone who is beginning a business. Thank you so much!! I do have a question. I purchased the waxed cotton large floral fabric you were offering a couple of weeks ago and I am not sure how to clean it. Can it be washed or do I need to have it dry cleaned? Hope you don't mind me asking this in this section. Thanks!

[@KimDave]

You’re welcome Peggy. The Ankara fabric can be washed at 30 degrees wash or by hand. However I would advise not to tumble dry but hang to dry instead. Hope this helps

[@peggyriordan9857]

@@KimDave Thank you!

[@rayomide5642]

Thank you so much Priscillia for this lovely tips . Is my passion but I I’m always busy and I want to go into ready to wear business . ? Because you mention a person can get someone to make patterns for you what’s your advice on this? Thanks 🙏👍👍

[@KimDave]

Yes you can work with a freelance pattern cutter to make your patterns for you if you are busy

[@craftfashionmedia]

It's really quite exhausting. Cudos you 💝.

[@KimDave]

It really is! let's take it one day at a time as we evolve daily

[@carohkombo4704]

Thanks for good advice, to me is like advice and training too

[@KimDave]

Glad to hear that!

[@abejidebunmi2728]

Thanks for the tips 😍

[@KimDave]

You're welcome 😊

[@BLESSING-J]

Thanks very much ma

[@amarisjoseph]

Best tips ever thank u

[@KimDave]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@lmwinifred]

I really like the idea of the vision board. just to remind yourself what was actually the goal and what's important to yourself. These things get often lost during stressful times, at least in my case. Although, I probably would do a vision book as I'm moving a lot. A digital version would be more convenient, but I'm spending so much time in front of the computer, that I just wanna avoid it as often as I can. ^^*

[@sharonsmithcambridge176]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@olaniranolayemidorcasdc8966]

Thank you ma’am

[@KimDave]

My pleasure

[@DelightBagct]

Over 4years now but the fire keep coming love all ur video thanks to all this hope to collaborate with you same day or soon just to talk to my views to learn from a out base professional like you thanks

[@Sewing_Stationz]

You're are an amazing tutor. Please can you recommend an easy to understand fashion books for beginners on sketching, pattern making, fashion dictionary, just books that are basics for beginners

[@nodfashionacademy]

Try out Winifred Aldrich for pattern making. It is beginner friendly

[@annellabeads6733]

Thank you 🥰

[@KimDave]

You’re welcome 😊

[@chiquethelles]

Thanks so much for sharing 👍🏼

[@KimDave]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lornakasiri706]

Watching

[@KimDave]

enjoy ^.^

[@like2sew181]

Praise God! God put the idea of doing a vision board for myself and I'm working on it now. Thank you so much. Shalom!

[@Zobalala]

Having children and family makes it more difficult to plan and organize especially if you don't have any helper.

[@KimDave]

This is true May God give us the grace to handle the work and family responsibilities

[@Fidencious]

I am stylist. Do you know any app I can use to be making my sketches. Please help me 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@KimDave]

I have heard of procreate amongst a few. There are a lot of great options available if you search online

[@Motivation_vibes_4]

Hii I am from India I want to be a fashion designer so pls suggest me some tips about this 🙏❤️

[@obiahuvictoria1592]

I tap from ur potentials

[@adebimpeoyekan428]

Not delegating put mi in trouble

[@KimDave]

I was almost in a similar boat my dear

[@dorisamadi625]

@@KimDave well said, I will put this in practice. Thks