Please help someone who is very new

Hello,

I was just wondering. Is there anyone that could possibly help a starter wannabe clothing designer get started in the world of SL? I need a staple and until i can affoard to have things and expand, i need to start somewhere. I'm more of a person who learns by example and watching and doing, rather then reading. If someone would be willing to contact me via yahoo, or another chat program, i do have photoshop and illistrator. I have a nack for picking things up quick, but i just cannot seem to learn just by reading. Any contact will be appreciated, and you can actually pm me here, and i'll give you my contact info.

Thanks,

Grayson

Grayson! Welcome, and I hope you have a great time here.

I may be Second Life's single most inept clothing designer, so my advice is going to be very limited, but here goes: Visit this thread and pick up Chip Midnight's Photoshop layers. Use them instead of the Linden-supplied set. Chip has taken pains to color-code the matching regions for the template seams, and his work is a tremendous jump-start for less experienced designers.

(I also hope you'll do some men's clothing as you get the hang of things )

I'm sure some other folks will be along with helpful hints and links in short order, but I will tell you that every successful clothing designer has put in a fair amount of practice getting the clothing seams to line up.

== danny d.

It is my soul intention to make the best clothing line for men in SL. I need to make money to fund my expensive taste umm decour. But yes, i will be more then happy to let you know what i come up with, and if i need a model for them, i'll be sure to give you a buzz.

Thanks

Gray

A good place to start is to look through Nicola Escher's beginner's clothing tutorial available here http://www.spacethinkdream.com/NEscher_SecondLifeGuide_1.pdf

Also, search through the design and textures forum for other tutorials and tips. There's a lot of great information here. I think the best way to get started is to dive in and start experimenting, then when you have specific questions to ask them here. It can be a little daunting at first but you'll get the hang of it in no time. It mostly comes down to getting familiar with the templates and understanding their quirks, and having good skills with your paint program of choice.

just be aware of who else is VERY good out there. gotta know your market. I had the same idea as you until i saw Swell Clothing. Seeing that pretty much changed my mind about making mens clothing lol. no way do i wanna compete w/ that guy, hes just too damn good.

good luck out there

- Cerebrix

Grayson, I believe Jinny Fonzarelli is giving out samples or something (from what I understand).

Here's the link for more info --
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