Why My Fashion Businesses Failed — Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Are Fashion Designers & Stylists Undervalued in the Industry

In this episode of Fabric of Success, my guest and I discuss, are fashion designers & stylists undervalued in the industry? Tia Oguri, is my finale guest on this season of the podcast. We cover; How she got into fashion About her brand How much do kimonos cost The work persona Inclusivity on fashion Confrontation Fashion designs & stylists are undervalued Fabric sourcing is difficult Dealing with doubt Is personal style dead Rapid fire segment

Deadstock Only! How The New Craft House Is Changing Sewing Forever

In this episode, I sit down with Rosie Scott; one of the inspiring founders of The New Craft House, a fabric and workshop store in London making waves for retailing deadstock fabrics. ♻️✨We dive into: * What *deadstock* really means* Why they chose to sell deadstock* How sustainability is reshaping the fashion and sewing world* Tips for sourcing ethical fabrics* The future of sewing communities 🧵If you’re a maker, fashion enthusiast, or just curious about how small businesses can lead big change, this one's for you! 👉 Don’t forget to **like**, **subscribe**, and **hit the bell** so you never miss a stitch!---** 🔗 Mentioned in this episode:**🔹 The New Craft House: https://thenewcrafthouse.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq91NMGM-kblfPtz7nEzua-mZNIqlZS1WP5_Tm-_-eDE8V_Y-le🔹 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabricofsuccessofficial/ --- \#DeadstockFabrics #SustainableSewing #NewCraftHouse #FabricOfSociety #EthicalFashion #SewingPodcast #SewistsOfYouTube #SlowFashion

From Hobby to Handmade Brand: Tammy’s Journey as a Self-Taught Sewing Creator

In this episode, I chat with  @Tammy.Handmade  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCk6eMaQ_McyDxpriU-JJ1xg] about how she build a £10k/month sewing brand with no fashion degree. We discuss; Pod starts 00:00 Introductions 00:55 The transition from a full-time job to running a business 03:17 Tammy guest lectures graphic design 08:36 Biggest challenge running a fashion business 09:28 Tammy's creative process 13:26 Why digital sewing patterns 16:39 Tammy wrote a sewing book 17:53 Being a Brother Ambassador 22:52 Do you make enough money 29:31 Your proudest moment 35:50 How do you find inspiration 39:11 Rapid fire questions 42:46 What is your fabric of success 46:45 Get Sew Simple Book https://geni.us/sewsimple 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this inspired you! 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabricofsuccessofficial/ 🛍️ Check out Tammy Handmade: https://tammyhandmade.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorTCG9ZNgDRlHD0LNsbbOguPmFJBJZDPM9im3P46_RIOHyPf9jf

How She Built a Fashion Brand While Working Full-Time in Finance | Olive Republic Founder Story

From Economics Lecturer to Fashion Brand Founder, n this episode, I sit down with the incredible founder of Olive Republic; a women's wear fashion brand that creates sophisticated designs for the modern woman. Formerly an economics lecturer, she shares how she transitioned into entrepreneurship, launched her brand during a challenging season, and continues to grow her fashion business — all while holding a full-time job in the UK finance sector. We talk about: 💼 Balancing a 9–5 and a business 🎓 Leaving academia for fashion 🇬🇧 Running a fashion brand from the UK 🧵 Building Olive Republic from the ground up 🔥 What kept her going when she almost gave up This is a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and building a brand that matters. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this inspired you! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabricofsuccessofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/fabricofsuccessofficial/] 🛍️ Check out Olive Republic: https://www.instagram.com/olive.republic/ [https://www.instagram.com/olive.republic/] Podcast recommendation of the week https://www.youtube.com/@BuildingWealthWithNoBorders/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@BuildingWealthWithNoBorders/videos]

Why My Fashion Businesses Failed — Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

In this honest and reflective episode of Fabric of Success, I share the stories behind three fashion businesses I launched that ultimately failed. I dive into the decisions that led to their downfall, what I’ve learned from each, and how you — as a fashion entrepreneur — can avoid the same pitfalls. Whether you're just starting out or already running a fashion brand, these insights are meant to equip you with real-world knowledge from the trenches of fashion entrepreneurship. 🎙️ In this episode: * What each business was * Why it didn’t work * My biggest mistakes * Practical advice for fashion entrepreneurs 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fashion, creativity, and entrepreneurship. 🧵 Follow the journey: Instagram: here [https://www.instagram.com/fabricofsuccessofficial/] Business inquiries: kimdavedesigns@gmail.com#fashionbusiness