Sewing Illustrations with Minki Kim

Minki Kim is a sewing illustrator who has fabulous talent and so much to offer in the sewing and quilting creative space. I have been a fan of since I started my quilting career and am excited for her to share her story with you! We talk about what we struggle with as designers and creatives as we become very open and vulnerable. She shares insight and my hope is that you will be inspired in your business.

In this episode Minki shares about:

• How as a Fine Arts major trained sculptor, she started with sewing and became a sewing illustrator. She shares her story and what she does with her machine illustrations. 
• We talk about Adobe and programs that she has learned to offer patterns and design. She talks about pattern writing when English isn’t her first language.
• Minki shares what she has found was the best things that she has used to grow her audience. We talk Youtube tutorials and Instagram. 
• She is an author! Minki shares how she created her first book with a friend who assisted in writing the instruction. 
• Minki talks about her Instagram audience and her secret to her following. She shares her experiences with collaborating. 
• We talk about the struggle of comparison and not following people in your industry. Focusing on what you like to do, share, and not worry about others!
• How she started to design fabric for Riley Blake. She talks about her process.
• We talk about Minki’s unique look and talent and then appreciating what talent we each have in our own unique ways. Mutual appreciation and respect for each others strengths.
• Minki talks about releasing collections and patterns and being true to yourself, not what “other people would like and what is trending”. 
• We talk about zipper pouches and bag patterns and how she comes up with new bag patterns and ideas. 
• Minki shares her advice for new business owners and creatives.