Opportunities
DESIGN GREAT GARMENTS FOR THE SELECTIVE HOME SEWIST
We are a well-established publisher of garment patterns for the home sewing market. Our sewing audience is vast and international, they are hard-core garment makers who sew for themselves and their friends and family.
Join us as an opportunity to grow your brand.
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We are currently looking for talented designers
with a unique aesthetic.
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If you are passionate about design, whether you are minimalist, bohemian, Japanese-inspired, lagenlook, youthful, sustainable, or have a unique signature style, we encourage you to apply.
We want to get to know you as a designer, so message us here with why and how you design, and for whom!
We anticipate a high volume of applications and will respond at our earliest convenience.
Responsibilities:
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Design garments for men or women targeting one or more of the specified demographics.
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Ability to create patterns and grade for Women Sizes XS-2X and/or Men 28-42.
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Write clear instructions with technical diagrams; templates will be provided.
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Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, {and Photoshop as needed}.
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Sew finished garments for photography. Provide Size of garment made.
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Name the garment(s) and include a Style #.
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Provide your logo, name, and inspiration for the garment(s).
Compensation & Opportunities:
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Paid per project.
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Sales and marketing by TG Studios featuring your name, logo, and design imagery.
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Your logo and name will be added to your patterns as "Designed by {YourName} for Tina Givens."
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Invitations to participate in Live FB Chats and workshop opportunities.
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Featured in our magazine, SYCHIL.
Home Sewing Market: DEMOGRAPHICS
• Women Age 25-35
• Women Age 36-50
• Women 50+
• Men Age 25-35
• Men 36-50
• Men 50+
WHO WE ARE
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Founded by Designer and Artist, Tina Givens 2012
Social Media Following 110K
Customers: Women 45+ International
63% USA • 12% UK • 10% Australia • 15% Other
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OUR PATTERNS
Offered in download files. Sizes A0, 24" wide, Home Print & Tile , Instruction Booklet
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PRINTED PATTERNS
Offered to wholesale retailers who order in bulk and ship to their audience which overlaps ours, or they are in-store sellers within USA, Canada, UK, Australia
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SYCHIL MAGAZINE
Offers new patterns and hacks on existing patterns, profiles of artists and designers, sewing tips, and techniques.
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WORKSHOPS
5 full workshops featuring seasonally with garments exclusive to the workshop members. Includes booklets on each episode, measurement guides, and garment planners.
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MEMBERSHIPS
Our Gold and Platinum Level memberships offer customers deep discounts and access to WORKSHOPS, SYCHIL MAGAZINE, and LIVE FB events with Tina.
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TINA GIVENS
Designer and pattern writer • Surface Designer currently licensed with companies including BENARTEX FABRICS, and influencer for BERNINA SEWING MACHINES. • APPAREL manufacturer, exhibiting in NY, Chicago, LA, Dallas, and Atlanta. Stores around the world.
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Tina is a generous woman who shares her garments with the home sewing community. She cares about her customers, whether they are serious club members or single pattern buyers. Her workshops are laid back and informative in making special garments, and she is always transparent about who she is and how she works.
Tina is an experienced garment manufacturer who mentors others to develop their collections to bring to market. She is extremely selective in the process and has an eye for designers, whether surface or garment, who she believes has the drive and talent to be successful.
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She's looking to include new designers for the sewing market to nurture and develop their collections. Whether you design for men, women, or children please submit your application here.
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Let’s Work Together
APPLY HERE, we want to see your work and discover who you are as a designer.