Everything you need to know to run a profitable and satisfying fashion design business from your homeWhether you are already designing or are wondering where to start, this book will take you through every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based fashion design business from your dream to reality. Learn all about start-up costs, budgeting, bookkeeping, legal and ethical issues, and marketing strategies for creating your image as well as information on sourcing materials and guidelines for successfully selling your line. Whatever your plans, large or small, each chapter can help you experience the satisfaction of establishing and building your own home-based fashion design business.Look for useful charts and worksheets throughout the book, including:Fabric Reference WorksheetProduction ScheduleSample One SheetEstimate Cost WorksheetsSample Contract