217: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Doubled Her Rates

Get the eviction notice ready for the imposter syndrome that's moved in!  Imposter syndrome is something so many freelance fashion designers struggle with in their careers.  Amanda Thome was one of them but figured out how to kick it to the curb and double her rates...with an existing client!  We talk about the importance of a supportive community, her struggle with imposter syndrome, and her motivation after sending her biggest invoice yet!If you wanna increase your rates or you just need a big old confidence boost that you can do this freelancing thing, you're gonna love this episode.Resources:Toggl Time Tracker143: From $100 to $3k/month...And Then I Realized I Was Permalancing...201: You DON'T Need Another Time Management Tool: The REAL Reason You're ProcrastinatingNewArc.ai - Click here for 50% off your first month (aff)About Amanda:Amanda Thomé is a knitwear designer based in Brooklyn, NY. She studied fashion design at FIT and specialized in knitwear during her master's in the UK. She began freelancing with small brands in Paris and is now based in NYC, working with brands like Goldie LeWinter, Fang NYC, and Ellis Littles. Her designs are influenced by her multicultural upbringing, resulting in a style that's youthful, experimental, and emotionally driven.Connect with Amanda:Visit her websiteEmail at: contact@thomestudio.comFollow on Instagram @thome_studioConnect on Linkedin  🎟️ Register for my training on April 24th: The Secret to Remote Clients and a Steady Paycheck in Fashion — now updated for 2025! Sign up  at www.sewheidi.com/live

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This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers and beyond) who want more flexibility while still doing work they love. As a freelance fashion designer, you can build your fashion career on your own terms. Freelancing in fashion is the only way to get freedom in your day (instead of being tied to a desk). Whether you want to earn extra money on the side, fund your fashion brand, or replace your salary, the FDGP podcast will help you get there. Listen in for actionable tips and strategies to kickstart or grow your career as a freelance fashion designer, build your confidence, and create the life you want. Hosted by $100k+ fashion freelancer Sew Heidi, the show features interviews and strategy sessions with successful freelance fashion designers from around the world who've ditched toxic fashion jobs and taken control of their own destinies. This is the only place to get REAL insights from REAL freelancers who have built REAL careers on their own terms. (Formerly the Successful Fashion Freelancer podcast.)