What are the steps to sourcing fabric as a freelance fashion designer?

Whether you’re new to the fashion industry or you’ve only worked for bigger brands, sourcing fabric and trims for smaller brands can be a daunting task for many freelancers. How do you find fabric suppliers with low minimums? How do you know if a fabric supplier is any good? And what are the basic steps to buying fabric for a small fashion brand?

In this clip from the Successful Fashion Freelancer Podcast, Jay Arbetman, the founder of The Sourcing District who has 50 years of experience in the fashion industry, talks you through the exact steps for sourcing the right fabric for a small brand or new clothing line. From the first outreach to samples and protos to finished products, let’s demystify the process of buying fabric for a fashion brand!

Whether you work with Jay or not, he’s a wealth of knowledge on all things fabric for fashion brands. For more on sourcing fabric, check out our guide (link below) and look for the full interview with Jay!

Guide to sourcing fabric with low minimums:
https://successfulfashiondesigner.com/source-fabric-clothing-line/

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