How to become a fashion designer in 2023
Are you passionate about sewing and would like to make it your profession?
Find out in this article how to become an independent dressmaker and live the life you dream of deep down.
Sewing, a passionate profession
The dressmaking profession is one of the French Art professions par excellence and its expertise is recognised the world over.
Stylist, pattern maker, fashion designer, master tailor or retoucher, it brings together various trades, each of which is lived with passion.
Accessible from a CAP in loose-fitting clothing or tailoring, a Bac Pro couture or a fashion school, there is no set path as long as you have a love of beautiful materials and shapes. In fact, many self-taught people have made it their profession!
Sewing requires patience, precision and creativity and can be practised at many levels. So if you're passionate about textiles and needles, perhaps you'll want to become independent and embark on the great adventure of entrepreneurship.
The advantages of being an independent couturier
You can finally have the workshop you've always dreamed of! You know, that little room in your house with shelves and compartments by the thousands. Spools of thread here and there, tons of fabric and inspiring images of your favourite dressmakers!
Making the decision to become self-employed, whatever profession you choose, is above all to trust yourself and to do yourself good. It's to affirm what you want and who you are.
It can be scary in many ways but it's also an extraordinary adventure.
By becoming an independent couturier, you'll have the freedom to choose projects that drive you and make you vibrate. You'll be able to let your creativity run wild and make the people you dress happy.
How do you set up as an independent fashion designer?
Becoming a freelance dressmaker requires first and foremost that you have your own workshop with the necessary equipment (machine, spools of thread, fabric, mannequin ...).
Depending on the tasks you wish to carry out (creation / provision of services), you will turn to the Chambre des Métiers d'Art or the Chambre de Commerce but for the dressmaking profession it is generally the former that takes precedence.
To start this business with complete peace of mind, you can, for example, opt for an auto-entrepreneur status. Setting up this status is relatively straightforward, involving no more than registering with a CMA and opening a bank account. Then you have to declare your turnover monthly to URSSAF and that's it.
Today, you can complete all the formalities online, first by defining your project, then by officially creating your micro-business!
What role do independent designers play in France?
There are only around 10,000 dressmakers in France. With the arrival of department stores and offshoring, it's a profession that has lost its way somewhat. But as you know, environmental issues and the evolution of our societies are now challenging all our certainties.
More and more of us want to return to a fairer, more thoughtful life. A life that honours know-how and crafts. A life that highlights human exchanges and values nearby.
And it's in this trend that the dressmaking profession fits in. By choosing to become an independent couturier, you are becoming part of a global movement.
Tips for making a living as a fashion designer
To make a living from this business, there's no need to tell you that you'll need to be competent in your work.
Rather, the main difficulty lies in finding and retaining your customers. To do this, you need to differentiate yourself. This can be done through unprecedented communication on social networks, through unique and original creations or via a solid and developed network.
Clearly define your field of action to avoid spreading yourself too thinly or getting lost. Do you want to work with private individuals, in freelance for brands, both?
Make a list of your qualities, your desires, what really matters to you and what you don't want. Becoming self-employed also means the chance to develop a bespoke business.
Becoming a Tilli dressmaker
If you'd like to become a freelance dressmaker, are passionate about sewing and have a soft spot for upcycling, you should know that you can knock on our door!
You'll be able to remain independent and manage your diary as you'll only receive assignments based on your availability. What's more, you'll be able to work from the comfort of your own home and won't have to manage rates or invoicing.
It's also an opportunity to meet great people and express your creativity in all your transformation and upcycling assignments!
What do you think?
If you're tempted, you can join la Maison Tilli by clicking on the following link: https://tilli.fr/devenir-couturier/
And whatever your desires, go for it and live your passion.
Vous êtes couturier et souhaitez vivre de votre passion ?
Devenez Tilliste en freelance !
Soyez votre propre patron et gérez votre agenda comme vous le souhaitez. Vous êtes couturier styliste modéliste, vous êtes passionné et avez envie de transmettre votre amour de la couture.
Intégrez la Maison Tilli et partagez votre savoir-faire. Gagnez jusqu’à 3 500 €.
Passez un moment unique avec vos clients et cousez passionnément.
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