{"product_id":"9780762778775","title":"How to Start a Home-based Fashion Design Business","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eWolf, Angela\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlobe Pequot Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\/4\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003eDecember of 1993 I graduated with a business degree from Illinois State University. With a new sewing machine and serger as a graduation gift from my family I started a home based custom apparel business. In 1995, with the encouragement of my now husband, I created an 18 piece collection and held a private fashion show for the local women. This show is what really  launched my career in custom couture and has now led to my recognition as a fashion and couture sewing expert nationwide. \u003cbr\u003eFocusing on high-end women's custom apparel and then ultimately adding alterations, personal shopping, and wardrobe planning\/consulting to the agenda not only allowed me to expand my clientele, but became a great source of additional income and experience. 2006 - I decided to make the move to a professional studio outside of the home. Spring of 2010, I collaborated with Michigan's Southwest Symphony on a fashion show fundraiser event.  In front of a sold out crowd, I launched my first women's ready-to-wear line.  I began selling my clothing line in my studio, online, and private trunk shows held at clients homes.  My collection is now in a boutique in Saugatuck, Michigan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecent Press\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3;         I currently write a monthly  \"Fashion and Trends\" column for Patternreview.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3;         July 2011 - \"Fashion and Couture Sewing Expert\" on a new PBS series \"It's Sew Easy” - on 8 episodes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3;         May 2011 - Main Guest Speaker at Pattern Review's 10 year anniversary event\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3;         May 2011 - Guest Speaker at the Summer Challenge Fishing Tournament\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3;         April 15 - May 31, 2011 - Main Exhibit at the Box Factory for the Arts (large display of couture garments)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3;         April 2011 - Who's Who in Business on the Brenda Layne Radio show\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3;         November 2010, one of 12 featured fashion designers in the Chicago Showcase, chaired by Mayor Daly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3;         Article in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/heraldpalladium.com\/articles\/2010\/03\/21\/features\/1280364.prt\"\u003eHerald Palladuim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3;         August 2010 Cover of Great Lakes Angler Magazine  (also fish professionally)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3;         Winner of the 2008 Passion for Fashion competition from American Sewing Expo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3;         Audience favorite of the 2007 Passion for Fashion competition from American Sewing Expo","brand":"Globe Pequot Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47214118568191,"sku":"9780762778775","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_031f182b-c73d-4f6f-9dc6-a5a7be559d03.jpg?v=1760718754","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780762778775","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}