Teach Yourself Fashion: Books for Beginners

Hi sweets! In this video I give a few books that has helped me tremendously in my journey of "self-taught" fashion design. I am just a woman who with a Marketing degree who has always been in love with fashion design since I was a girl, but was never encouraged to pursue it as a child. But, I didn't let that discourage me. I did the work in studying, taking classes, practicing, and exploring the art of fashion without going to fashion school. Many of the greatest designers NEVER attended fashion school, yet they created some amazing fashion.

If you really love fashion, but you can't afford to go to school or have no support in pursuing fashion design, there is still hope and information out there for you to teach yourself. DON'T GIVE UP!

This "Teach Yourself Fashion" Series is to take you behind the tutorials and give you information, resources, and tips on how to become better at your craft. I hope you enjoy. There is plenty more to come!

Books Mentioned:

1. Fashion Design Course: Principles, Practice, and Techniques: The Practical Guide for Aspiring Fashion Designers By Steven Faerm (https://amzn.to/34Glwp5)

2. The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting by Sarah Veblen (https://amzn.to/3sOtG6C)

3. Fashion Pattern Techniques Vol. 2 by Antonio Donnanno [in video] ( https://amzn.to/34EVtP3) Fashion Pattern Techniques Vol 1 [mentioned] (https://amzn.to/3LEWeIn)

4. The Complete Book of Sewing Short Cuts by Claire B. Shaeffer (https://amzn.to/2qPm6ZJ)

5. Secrets for Successful Sewing by Barbara Weiland (https://amzn.to/34JJpfj)

6. The Mood Guide to Fabric and Fashion by Mood Designer Fabrics (https://amzn.to/3HQWmCi)

***DISCLAIMER: All links listed above are Amazon Affiliate links. I would recommend checking your local library to see if the book is available so you can experience it before purchasing. Also check out thriftbooks.com for used books at great prices.

Fashion Patternmaking Techniques - Haute Couture [vol. 2]: Creative Darts, Draping, Frills and Flounces, Collars, Necklines and Sleeves, Trousers and Skirts (https://amzn.to/3LGsjzu)

I hope you found this video helpful. Good luck on your journey! Remember to embrace every part of you and always be beautifully you!