Liv Crayola 1.5inch BinderThe binder I bought for the 2011 collection
Today I thought I'd give you the first steps on how I create a collection.
* Step 1 Each collection has it's own binder, used to keep original copies of sketches, stylists' contact info, inspiration pictures etc. This keeps everything organized and easily accessible.
* Step 2 Inspiration searching-- Internet, movies, inspiration notebook, literature, history, and people
* Step 3 Preliminary quick sketching to get ideas down
* Step 4 First cuts of sketches
* Step 5 Going through personal collection of fabrics to see if any fit in the collection, noting what fabrics need to be purchased
* Step 6 Draping or flat patterning, whichever is appropriate, the Muslin A for the first garment
* Step 7 Muslin A pattern adjustments
*Step 8 Create Muslin B
*Step 9 Muslin B pattern adjustments, decide if third muslin is needed
* Step 10 Fabric and notions shopping
* Step 11 Cut, sew first garment
* Step 12 Repeat steps 6-11 for other garments in the collection
Those are the first twelve steps to creating a collection. The next ones include sketching and creating accessories, finding a show venue, advertising, getting hair stylists, make-up artists, model auditions, fittings, photo shoots, runway practice, runway type selection, hiring set designers, caterers, selecting music...
And every bit of stress and work pays off when you see the models strutting down the runway!!
