So it's almost that time again where I slip back into the comfy one-piece pajama suit that is my univeristy scheduel. I am excited and I'm glad that I can get back to doing what I love. This collection is going to be my best yet and I'm super excited about the pallet I'm using!
The only problem that I am having is working out how to finance myself. Thanks to my trip to London's finest fabric stores this last weekend, I am all to aware of how expensive this collection is going to be. I am also VERy aware of how little funds I have at my disposal. My initial thought was that I could get another job, which is all well and good, but when time comes to get down to making, I won't have time for SLEEPING let alone having two jobs.
So you see my dilemma. I could make the choice between the collection and eating but that would be insanity! So, I have been looking into sponsorshop from companies that specialise in the fabrics I want who might be willing to finance the fabric side of my collection. I have also been looking into crowd funding, which I am dubious about, but only because it hasn't worked for me in the past. That being said, I am going to look into it and probably create a cracking video to encourage you guys to pledge some pennies to help me out!
At the moment my mind is struggling to stay clear and hopeful (probably due to the silence in my house) but I am positive that this issue will be resolved. The main thing that circulates my mind the most is, 'if I don't do well and produce and phanominal collection, I am going to fail'. Because this is my final year and I might be showcasing my work at Graduate Fashion Week in London, I want to do well. I want to produce a brilliant and well made collection that will wow the scouts at GFW and will hopefully decorate my portfolio well, alongside my previous 3 collections.
I am well aware and greatful that I have lived a good life so far (well, I have had food, water and a place to sleep my whole life) and that I shouldn't moan, but it's hard not to get yourself down when you care as much as I do about my practice.
Fashion is my life blood. Design and construction are my bread and butter. When I think about the possibilities I can't help but grin! It's hard not to get angry when I think of how the only thing holding me back is money, of all the stupid things!
How can I hold down a job AND work 24/7 on my fashion career?? AHHHHHH!!!!
Sometimes I wish I had a time machine.
The only problem that I am having is working out how to finance myself. Thanks to my trip to London's finest fabric stores this last weekend, I am all to aware of how expensive this collection is going to be. I am also VERy aware of how little funds I have at my disposal. My initial thought was that I could get another job, which is all well and good, but when time comes to get down to making, I won't have time for SLEEPING let alone having two jobs.
So you see my dilemma. I could make the choice between the collection and eating but that would be insanity! So, I have been looking into sponsorshop from companies that specialise in the fabrics I want who might be willing to finance the fabric side of my collection. I have also been looking into crowd funding, which I am dubious about, but only because it hasn't worked for me in the past. That being said, I am going to look into it and probably create a cracking video to encourage you guys to pledge some pennies to help me out!
At the moment my mind is struggling to stay clear and hopeful (probably due to the silence in my house) but I am positive that this issue will be resolved. The main thing that circulates my mind the most is, 'if I don't do well and produce and phanominal collection, I am going to fail'. Because this is my final year and I might be showcasing my work at Graduate Fashion Week in London, I want to do well. I want to produce a brilliant and well made collection that will wow the scouts at GFW and will hopefully decorate my portfolio well, alongside my previous 3 collections.
I am well aware and greatful that I have lived a good life so far (well, I have had food, water and a place to sleep my whole life) and that I shouldn't moan, but it's hard not to get yourself down when you care as much as I do about my practice.
Fashion is my life blood. Design and construction are my bread and butter. When I think about the possibilities I can't help but grin! It's hard not to get angry when I think of how the only thing holding me back is money, of all the stupid things!
How can I hold down a job AND work 24/7 on my fashion career?? AHHHHHH!!!!
Sometimes I wish I had a time machine.