PRINT & PATTERN INSPIRATION: SCRATCH THE SURFACE

My latest A/W 2017-2018 trend inspiration post for Fashion Vignette is about scribbling & scratching. Norwegian fashion designer Edda Gimnes turned her drawings and sketches into great designer runway pieces at A/W 2016-2017 ready-to-wear London fashion week. So save your doodles and turn them into fashion fun!

BOOK REVIEW: DESIGNING TEXTILES FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY BY MICHELLE FIFIS

I really wish this book were available when I started my business in 2010. Designing Textiles for the Fashion Industry is a very comprehensive guide for new and aspiring textile designers. It is full of tips and advice taken from inside the industry. The 96-page eBook is a quick read and the Kindle app helps you to easily highlight sections and add notes and bookmarks.