My sewing machines, drawing 10 heads & where to study | FASHION Q&A | Justine Leconte

This is my first fashion Q&A on this channel. It got long but this way I could catch up with many of your questions! I hope you’ll enjoy it.
I answer questions from "which sewing machine I use" to "where to study fashion", grading patterns, making your mind more creative, etc...
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[@tobeleo3558]

Hi Justine, My name is Tobenna Winston. I'm a college graduate from Nigeria in Africa. I'm an aspiring fashion designer/ businessman. I recently graduated with a major in geology, so you might be guessing why fashion designing right? Honestly, I just decided to pursue my dreams and harness the creativity given to me by God. Prior to the last few weeks, I had zero formal knowledge about fashion design and very raw knowledge about fashion illustration. I could only draw shirts with some graphics but never with bodies ( that always scared me and challenged my creativity). Your youtube videos have been of immense help to me ( you have no idea ). Its like you took me for a walk in a park of fashion design and Illustration. I am very sure I'm not the only one impacted by your tutorials. I personally and sincerely want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the videos and tutorials you have been putting up. I know its not easy, yet you do it because its your passion. That inspires me a whole lot. May God continue to bless you, and no harm will ever come to you. This world needs more people like you. Keep up the good work.

[@twominutetips]

I have to say it again. "What a breath of fresh air you are" - providing solid information.

[@elena911000]

Justine is unique communicating, very objective and precise. In addition, she is intelligent, talented and very charming. Love her personality! 🍄

[@lorenalorenzo2335]

Hello, Justin! I only want to tell you that I love your videos, how you speak and how you explain us all you know. Don't stop!!! You are fantastic! Kisses from Spain

[@Butterflybleu14]

Bonjour Justine. I'm not in the fashion industry - I work in the leisure one. I find your videos so helpful and interesting as I love learning about how styles have evolved. It's fascinating to hear about the history, the cut, fabric and ethics in producing garments. If nothing else, your videos are helping to raise an awareness in me about the value of haute couture and mainstream fashion houses. Keep the educational videos about styles and production coming! Merci!

[@justineleconte]

+Annie Jones oh thank you so much! I am very happy if my videos are helpful. Have a great day 😊

[@AMATORKAaa]

I love this lipstick color and scarf on you - looks really fresh!

[@livski1312]

I was really nervous, because I want to start studying fashion design next year, but I never really sewed before and my mom told me that it's not possible to catch up with the learning if you don't have years of experience. Then I started watching videos of fashion students on KZbin and more than 1/3 of them did not have any experience too, but they could still catch up and do some fascinating work. Your channel is one of my favorites atm and it's nice to hear that you didn't sew before studying too and still got really successful. 😊That really gives me hope that I can make it in the fashion industry.

[@justineleconte]

+Liv good luck with your studies! 👍

[@livski1312]

Thank you! ☺

[@SharlasJournal]

I've heard of a lot of extremely successful people in all kinds of businesses that were all self taught and even school drop outs but are the best in their kind of business. So those kinds of thoughts are invalid completely. You only need the passion and willingness to learn.

[@shompurnagunjan]

Girl u look so lovely and beautiful . sometimes I click ur video to see you . what a friendly smile u have

[@justineleconte]

+shompurna gunjan thanks, very sweet 😅

[@sonjavi9015]

Salt fields, bulls, flamingos, white horses...this sounds like a great idea for a 2019 look book! Please ;)

[@wero333]

How old are you? Found you few days ago and now i am watching all of your Videos, cleaned my wardrobe, built a capsule....💕🙈❤ you are very inspiring and motivating

[@oekmama]

Hey Justine! Great video. To support your point, no couture houses are usually not so profitable: their business model depends on the prestige the couture line gives to the brand, but the real money is in the accessories like eyeglasses, perfumes, beauty products etc. one exception, is Balmain (which is a profitable house, which has very little side ventures, and the bulk of the revenue is coming from the clothes). Just read an article in the Economist about that today.

[@sonjavi9015]

Salt fields, bulls, flamingos, white horses. I feel a mood board coming up and maybe a 2019 lookbook? I hope! I think that could make a really cool, original line inspired by your maybe not-so-inspiring (according to you) homeland. Salt fields could inspire the boundaries and the colors could come from all three. All four sound incredibly inspiring to me together! Again, much love to you! I’m sure some days its just work to put together a youtube video but as you can tell from all your followers, we look forward to and love your work and sharing!

[@professorr.5427]

My impressions of your style: dramatic, uncomplicated, fresh. I wanted to say natural, but it seems like a clash with dramatic. Haha. So instead fresh. Really appreciate your sensitizing us to the ethics of fashion. I felt so sad after the disaster in Bangladesh. It made think more about what I buy and if I really need something new. The result is that I am more interested in remodeling existing garments or sewing from scratch now. Thank you for your informative videos and your calm, soothing presentation style. Love it all! 💐💐

[@Pattiepies55]

Thank you so much for your practical , informative and fun videos .. which act as guides to looking one's best . No more fashion disasters mean more money to spend on well chosen pieces .

[@natashak.3117]

Your are so kind and friendly!! Thank you sooo much for answering all this questions so patiently. I think it is so nice that we have the possibility to send you our portfolios if we need some feedback. You were very helpful! God bless you!

[@justineleconte]

thank you very much!

[@linamoses3513]

Aigues-Mortes! I was there last summer. And I did get some salt, see some horses and bulls!

[@corynablasko1038]

I truly enjoy your videos. Good information, lots of detail, all dispensed in a most pleasing manner. Thank you for the links you provide in each segment. I was wondering if you could add one (or two!) more things to the list: the colour/make of your lipstick and nail polish!! Your nails are always so beautiful. I especially love the subdued palette you are wearing in this video - you've found your perfect 'nude lip'. Thank you, again for posting these - I always watch to the end :)

[@stucumins8511]

Thank you Justine. Both the questions and the answers fully intrigued me. I'm really enjoying learning about your profession and understanding more of how the world of fashion operates. Regards, Deb.

[@justineleconte]

+Stu cumins oh hey! Thanks for another sweet comment 😉

[@glennwa1]

Justine, my first three adjectives that describe you are beautiful, brainy and elegant. Many more come to mind as I view your intelligent and engaging presentation. Love the Camarque salt and all. “The White Stallion “, a wonderful award winning film was shot there. Visited it in 2013 and found it very neat.

[@sse8917]

this is the most valuable video to me! Thanks a lot!

[@justineleconte]

+Shobana Elango thank you 💙

[@timm6112]

I would like to see a video on tailoring if you ever have the inclination.

[@sheetalb12]

Hey You are tremendously knowledgeable. I really appreciate your knowledge and same time you are so down to earth.. Really would love to learn personally from you.

[@diskaaiska8765]

Just found your channel and I love your videos! Well done, xx from Slovenia ☺☺☺

[@justineleconte]

+Adelisa and baby Aiša I Hank you! 😘

[@zazoupaz2484]

Salut Justine, je suis en train de créer mes mini collections et ma marque qui verra tout bientôt le jour :-D, je trouve des perles d'informations passionnantes dans toutes tes vidéos. UN GRAND MERCI pour tes vidéos toutes de très grande qualité! merci pour ta personnalité formidable et super pro! je suis devenue fan et je suis en train de regarder tes vidéos l'une après l'autre, tu es juste géniale et super classe :-) you are amazingly smart beauty ;-) I am so happy to have discovered you!

[@olgalavado]

Only negative point of this video is I watched it several years too late. I would love to be a fashion designer but it was almost impossible when i was younger, so I ended up studying very different careers. Maybe now I can have a try for my own clothes and family's, just for the sake of doing something I always liked but never had the chance to do.

[@BLOOMwithANSA]

Hi can you please make some videos about pattern making for the prototype ?

[@frankieasra]

Thank you for answering my questions. Sorry about the 'most difficult' one hehehe. The four adjectives you chose to describe your style are totally how I describe mine as well. It feels good to have something in common with someone you admire. (Yes, I admire you.) I learned so much by the choice of questions you chose for the video and the order in which you answered. Very inspiring video! On an unrelated note, what are you wearing on your lips? I am loving that shade! Love, A. xx

[@justineleconte]

thank you for your questions :-) I am wearing a lip ink, which is a texture that dries so it won't move the whole day! Very practical and I like that it isn't glossy.

[@DuDerui]

I'm very busy and I don't really enjoy shopping for clothes. How can I look put-together/stylish, and still minimize the time/money I spend on clothes?

[@justineleconte]

I will tackle this topic in a separate video, it deserves a longer answer ;-)

[@twominutetips]

Looking forward to this.

[@rosalineraiora6349]

Try a capsule wardrobe.

[@SharlasJournal]

There are some companies who style you and send the clothes through the mail. On youtube I have seen a lot of cute things that looked good on the costumers using the service. You keep what you want and only pay for that and send back the rest. You do pay for a $25 stylist fee but it may help you avoid stores and hours looking around online or on stores which can be frustrating. You have a personal stylist who does all that for you. They offer free shipping and free returns. It's something you could try a couple of months and see how you like it.

[@Anithasv]

Shar Do you have the list of websites

[@TheZencha]

great idea to do Q&A...and all the different topics in one video :)

[@justineleconte]

+TheZencha yes! 😊

[@melissamybubbles6139]

Do slim drawings make finished clothes more likely to be proportioned for slim women? Thank you for mentioning grading. I didn't know the term for this, but I'd like to learn a bit about how to do it.

[@stephaniearmiger8698]

Love you so much, Justine!! Our coloring is similar, what lip color are you wearing? It's a perfect nude.

[@magnifique8429]

Hello.. Your videos are so great and educative. please can u recommend sketching pencils, colouring pencils and markers. thanks

[@justineleconte]

+anike Akinade I did a video about drawing materials for fashion - you'll find it on the main page of my channel 😉

[@khouloudism]

Hi Justine. I have a huuuuuge problem choosing the right coat for winter evening events. Are there any tricks to get something that's timeless and really, really stylish? (considerations: I'm short, brown, and curvy. I usually wear black, read or earth tones to winter night events)

[@rd9643]

Le saunier de Camargue! Aigues-Mortes on the shores of the Mediterranean.

[@carrielouis8556]

Can't believe you are from Aigues-Mortes! My family used to own a holiday apartment in Le Grau du Roi, I know Aigues-Morte quite well and love the town. I'm from the Lyon region myself but now lives in Glasgow. Thanks for your videos they are refreshingly useful and unpretentious. Xx

[@justineleconte]

+Carrie Louis in Le Grau was my rowing club - and the best memories of my high school life 😊

[@mandirathakur6373]

Love u justine. Nice video. 😘😘

[@mandirathakur6373]

So sad that I couldn't comment first 😔😔😔

[@justineleconte]

+Sayani's vlog next time 😉

[@mandirathakur6373]

Ok.

[@MarieOndesTheta]

Hello Justine ! Un coucou depuis le Gard où je vis, j'adore Aigues-mortes ;-)

[@karoncrickmore2093]

I love your scarf Justine! Is it one that is available anywhere?

[@momocisse3823]

taaanks for your answers

[@justineleconte]

+momo cisse sure 😃🤗

[@mariamhemaily4767]

thank you, the next time I will focus in your adv.ices

[@justineleconte]

+mariam hemaily you are welcome! Keep practicing 😉😊

[@mariamhemaily4767]

I will 😊

[@malinowychrusniak888]

Thank you for answer! :)

[@justineleconte]

+malinowychrusniak888 you are welcome!

[@sarcophilusboun]

Hello Justine, Very good Q &A video, thank you for your efforts! Always a pleasure listening to your videos 😊 I have been working in the hvac (air conditioning) industry. However my dream has always been to work in fashion :) I want to start from somewhere but all vacancies I come across in fashion industry is always looking for experiences in fashion. Do you have any idea where I should look or what I should try? As a background information I am living in Belgium, I am Turkish and English speaking but I am learning French as well. (Language is another barrier for me to find a job in fashion in Belgium) Hope to hear from you, Best wishes, Idil

[@justineleconte]

+idilera you could do an internship in fashion for a few weeks or during fashion week. Or you could apply to the same job as the one you do now, changing just the product you work on - so that your past experience will have value.

[@tinam269]

I read somewhere meditation improves creativity

[@justineleconte]

I heard that too - it must be true, because it helps you relax and focus, and that's exactly what creativity needs...

[@tamrantambwe9282]

Hi Justine,what books are good for fashion design just for a girl like age 12

[@krc5210]

Is there a way to edit-fix the English subtitles? I would be happy to do this if youtube provides a way.

[@justineleconte]

I don't think it is possible once enough viewers have contributed and cross-checked each other's work... I'm not sure... But thanks for asking!

[@hildaelson4203]

Ah! Une Aigues-Mortaise

[@sheetalb12]

You are just wooow

[@itskahini3311]

i can't be the first to comment u know I have my final exams going o and nice video

[@justineleconte]

+kahini's diy and fashion corner good luck with your exams!

[@itskahini3311]

Justine Leconte officiel thank u a lot and plz check channel and if u liked it plz comment me on this video

[@mandirathakur6373]

kahini's diy and fashion corner Good luck!

[@michellegonthier460]

How do I find the trade shows for fabric? I've been invited to the trade shows for interior design.

[@justineleconte]

+Michelle Gonthier Google "première vision", for example.

[@michellegonthier460]

Thank you Justien

[@izsko2777]

hey!;) thank you for this video. i want to ask you is it possible to stydy at central saint martins free?

[@justineleconte]

+izs ko it is not free. The price depends on whether you are a EU citizen or not (I don't know why). Check their website!