Fabric Sourcing 101 | Foundations Series Pt 7 | Start a Fashion Brand from Scratch

Sourcing fabric is one of the most fun parts of starting a fashion brand! Finding exactly what you want can take a long time, which is why we're starting now. In this video, I share how designers source fabric, tips for finding and reaching out to suppliers, and the best US fabric shows to visit to find the best textiles. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 The two main categories of fabric 2:00 How to educate yourself about fabric (and why you should) 3:00 How to find wholesale fabric and reach out to suppliers 8:44 What is sample yardage? 9:20 My favorite fabric shows in the US 12:40 Your homework Watch my whole Foundations Series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmEmHxUx8Z7KKCO0U58Kv7Cofp4mmPE7h [Disclaimer: These are all just my own opinions based on my experiences of starting and running my own fashion brand and mentoring others starting their brands. Always do your own research and do what works best for you.]