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Warning: I hit 50 custom designs in a single month and nearly lost my mind
I was trying to build up my portfolio for a local boutique in Austin and ended up churning out 50 dress patterns in 30 days. The problem was I stopped sleeping properly around week 3 and my stitching got sloppy on the last 10 pieces. Has anyone else hit a crazy output number like that and regretted pushing too hard?
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mason_flores214mo ago
Thing is, that speed might actually hurt your portfolio more than help it because boutiques can usually spot rushed work from a mile away. Your last 10 sloppy pieces could drag down the whole impression of what you're capable of. Sometimes fewer solid pieces show off your skill way better than a big stack of stuff that's hit or miss.
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umac714mo ago
Pared my book down to just my top 8 pieces and got way more interviews after that. Quality over quantity every time, helps them actually remember what you can do instead of sifting through the noise.
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