How to Source Fabrics + 3 Interviews from the LA Textile Show

[@zoehongteaches]

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[@36paris]

That last girl was super cheerful and happy. She could hardly think of anything that annoyed her. So cute!

[@zoehongteaches]

She's great. I hung out at their booth for an extra minute, she and her shyer coworker were awesome.

[@XSCAPE-eg2dl]

Hi Zoe , I really like your no "BS " attitude ! Thank - you for keeping it real and I like the businesses you featured in this video 👍 !!! Wishing you much success with your channel ... I hope many more will find you !!!

[@secreteobsession3584]

I do like her she gets straight to the point I wish most KZbin's did that

[@anatarango1736]

I thought this was a video I already watched but am SO, SO glad I kept it on just a bit longer to see that I hadn't. This video answered so many questions for me!!! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Zoe. A week or so ago I stumbled across your channel and LOVE what you are doing. I am not a fashion designer, but am learning and benefiting anyway. Actual fashion designers, fashion design students, or those who are seriously thinking of entering the field will be SO enriched by watching you!!!

[@kaylynashly]

Wow how did you know I needed this video right now. Thanks so much Zoe!

[@zoehongteaches]

you're welcome!

[@X.tlal.]

I can’t get over how much I need this for my supply chain project. Thanks Zoe!!!

[@zoehongteaches]

Good luck with your project!

[@krazykid197]

Hey professor, I love Trade shows considering I only do one a year as an employee for a wholesaler. I love seeing your interview process as a industry professional. It really shows how comfortable you should be speaking with people but it also helps me think of beneficial questions to plan to win vs leaving and thinking “I didn’t ask...” Thank you so much.

[@QueenofRoses777]

Thank you so much Zoe!! Very informative and straightforward. I appreciate that you take the time to make these vids! You are helping out so many people including myself. Thank you again!

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@j.thedfordthepursuitofhaut3794]

I love that your videos are always informative and entertaining. Thanks for the information.

[@lollikiss25]

This was so fucking useful you dont even know. The amount of knowledge you drop is just wow! You eliminate barriers to the industry. Im your biggest fan in Canada!!! When I make it I'm crediting you with my success😂

[@zoehongteaches]

Thanks for such a nice comment! Good luck with everything!

[@sherysalazar4178]

Thanks Zoe, always direct and straight to point!

[@ThePukanka]

Another super helpful video from Zoe!

[@zoehongteaches]

Good luck!

[@couturefrance25]

Right on time!! I asked the question on Instagram yesterday or day before and voila!!!, you gave me a great video!! You are amazing! Thank you so much!!

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@couturefrance25]

Best part is I am California at least 5 times per year!!

[@nrlazwa]

Yes yes...this is a great explanation... I learn a lot... Thanks... Keep on sharing...i will be your fan always...

[@abundantlyinspired]

Great wealth of information just in this one video!!! thank you!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@zoehongteaches]

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[@49ilovemusic]

omg this is such a great video Zoe! idk what I'd do with out you, lol thanks so much💖

[@zoehongteaches]

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[@GinMartiniMusic]

this is so helpful, You are asking all the right questions, Thank you so much for posting this!!

[@zoehongteaches]

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[@ThisisFerrariKhan]

wow. You are a godsend. This video filled in all my information gaps. Thank you so much. 🙏🏾

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@ngozi5282]

Thanks for the generosity.

[@zoehongteaches]

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[@theverbind]

This is so cool! I really enjoyed all of your features and the way you model conversations!!

[@Ash-xx5zd]

Really comprehensive and truly informative in real world sense without the BS theory being sold as "facts". Thank you.

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@deborahwolff5651]

Love your videos! Extremely informative and educational! Voila!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@CurvyGirlsareChic]

I just found you snd I’m in love! Thank you so much!

[@apronera8358]

Thanks for this one! Just the know-how I needed.

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@jamilynncreates3622]

Thank you for sharing such an informative video, it helped me a lot

[@destinyzroom]

You are such a blessing

[@ladyhamilton5179]

Love all the information you gave. Yes it was very helpful for me. I will be checking this out soon. Thank you for giving this information.

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@thenarrator.9889]

So cooool to watch, ah, pure pleasure 💜

[@nooralhaddad381]

Love your videos 💕 I’m learning a lot Keep it up 👍🏽

[@girljustwannahavefun1871]

Best Channel!! So useful.. God bless

[@davereala1023]

Hi Zoe. I just wanted to say you do really good work. Thank You. :)

[@carolynsaunders2011]

Everything you said was so informative thank you

[@zoehongteaches]

you're welcome!

[@alx81]

Do the Magic Show next please... or any other show you may recommend. Pretty please. 🌺

[@alx81]

I would like to see your view on how companies sell their product and how to deal with the overwhelming competition when trying to set up a brand.

[@hazelyoung4934]

Hey zoe ! I m a fashion student nd i learnt more from u than i ever could from my uni . Thnx for that ❤️ i m stuck in my design process. My inspiration is greek mythology and i have researched about it bt it is so vast nd i m kinda lost now I can’t figure out in which direction should i go now for my designs . Could you suggest something?

[@waterlily7343]

Well, I'm not Zoe, and am only an aspiring designer, but I hope I can help you. My tip is: Brainstorm it. Brainstorm everything, your fabrics, your themes, do a list of favorite myths and characters, put it all on paper. Then choose one word or branch of words and roll with it. OR, if you don't like brainstorming, simply choose your favorite character/myth/theme, like say Odysseus/Eros and Psyche/hubris. What I mean is: limit your choices, believe me you have material for various collections within your research. Best of luck ;)

[@hazelyoung4934]

Water lily thank you so much this helped alot hopefully will find the right direction 🧡 thanx again 🤗🧡

[@natashatuskovichdesigns]

This had so much great information!

[@careya]

Incredibly useful. Thank you.

[@sakyibeaadu5096]

Thanks so much for this video Zoe. I'm a new subscriber😊

[@stroh7406]

This was such a great video. Thanks!

[@zoehongteaches]

you're welcome!

[@leafm1181]

very helpful interview just what i wanted to know

[@bootlegbadger]

a few 'jobbers' i know of in london soho commercial road [inbetween shadwell and whitechapel] brick lane

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Great video, Zoe!!! Learned a lot....

[@zoehongteaches]

thanks!

[@yiannistsartsidis735]

girl you should make a book.. I'll buy one xx

[@wearhelden]

Do textile mills/manufacturers ever dye their fabrics in house? Or do they send it out to a dye house? Do dyers dye greige goods by dying the fabric? Or do they dye the threads before they are woven into fabric?

[@ButterflyDancer84]

So great! THANK YOU!!!

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@sherrybrown4340]

Great work!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thanks!

[@simplyj_17]

Hey hey ! 🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@megsivlogs]

how come you don't have ads on the video, you're a KZbin star already

[@AA-gu4mw]

Hi Zoe, I just found your channel and I’ve been watching and saving so many videos! I have a question. How do you source dead stock fabric? But to sell as a small fabric store? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

[@Balanghula]

Brian is cute and I like him

[@emanatevenuste1467]

How do you find Taylors for your designs ?

[@msvee932]

Hi Zoe, you’re hilarious at the way you talk. The sound of ur laughter always makes me laugh. I love you no homo.💐💞 Please if a fabric company ask’s one for the weight of fabric they may want for a fabric swatch, what would you say the weight should be? Thanks.🙏🏽

[@zoehongteaches]

The weight completely depends on what you're looking for. Heavy charmeuse? Lightweight denim? Winter coating? Every category of fabric uses a different measure. Silks go by mommes, denims go by ounces, etc.

[@msvee932]

Oh I see thanks a bunch.🙏🏽💐

[@CrlsE094]

How can we identify the quality, for example in order to produce a decent quality for a clothing line. A fabric that is really strong and keeps its quality after washing it for example.

[@zoehongteaches]

You need to order some sample yardage and test it to your standards yourself. Make some samples, do some wash tests.

[@KARYNTHOSCMC]

I love your videos

[@zoehongteaches]

thanks!

[@Daniellasanche]

Hi Zoe, how does doing business work when you are selling online all over not just "where you live? Does the same law apply?

[@zoehongteaches]

Business law applies to the city, state, county, country the business is located, not where you live and not where you ship to. Hire a lawyer for more info that applies to you specifically.

[@loveuniceoh]

I was there! Wish I saw you.

[@aguilaguerreraforever8770]

Excelenteeee thanksss !!

[@zoehongteaches]

you're welcome!

[@aguilaguerreraforever8770]

I Love youuuu thanksss !!! Never stop !! You are Amazing !!

[@qtisujin3so134]

That's a cute fabric~

[@CM-jk5tf]

I'm a fabric sales rep. Thought about taking a class on textiles. Any suggestions?

[@zoehongteaches]

I don't know of any textiles courses outside a design program but I do have a fabrics playlist. Link in description box.

[@anatarango1736]

How do we find "jobbers" or find a way to buy fabric other than through typical "fabric stores" like Michael's or Joann's?

[@tankersmit]

Great video thank you! Where would you recommend buying stretch cotton hacci fleece for hoodies? I'm from the Uk and I just dont know where to buy it here in the states online. Thank you!!! Best Wishes. Tania

[@sumitnanda4054]

Zoe I am trying to jump in to jean’s and t shirt business I have only selling sides experience. Would you guide me some books I can learn from .

[@ctcodesignstudio]

Can you recommend a fabric supplier for home decor items?

[@bujanaosaj222]

Where were you when I went to uni 9 years ago :'(

[@Senkavaljevac]

The last one must be from India. They are slow but they do small quantities. Even when it comes to manufacturing, the minimums tend to be as little as 50 pieces in different sizes delivered all over the world.

[@losbrooklyn8861]

Thank you!

[@zoehongteaches]

you're welcome!

[@yrcy]

Thank you so much for uploading this nice video!! I have a question Joe. I am on a stage to need to make a decision of which fabrics to pick(doing a bunch of test of them). I recognized some company sent me not great shape swatch(stain on it) and some of them sent me wrong swatch and their list of swatch is different than what I got. Some company don't respond very good. Are this yellow light sign or just something to deal with since I am new in this industry? Thank you so much!! :)

[@zoehongteaches]

Try one more time. Be polite, clear, and specific. If they don't improve or still don't respond, move on.

[@Meals_of_gargi]

Hi Zoe, do you have any videos on trade shows?

[@alunjaini]

I need company name of faishon fabrics supplier. Please help me

[@piguu7226]

Informative

[@vardazainab6064]

❤❤❤

[@kearablazek9797]

Can design students attend the LA Textile show?

[@zoehongteaches]

Ask them

[@bebexaddict]

I literally feel like I’m being yelled at by my Korean mom. It’s harsh

[@jayarbetman1873]

LA Textile is not much of a show anymore.