Take basic instruction courses online. This option is good for someone who is curious about fashion design and wants to get his or her feet wet. Sites such as eTelestia can help you learn the basics of fashion design and clothing creation, from sewing blouses to making your own patterns. You can also learn sewing basics from sites such as allfreesewing.com.
Learn to draw. A very important aspect of bringing your creations to life is to sketch them on paper. A number of online sources offer instruction in basic art and drawing for free, but drawing instruction books are also available at the library or local bookstore.
Enroll in an accredited online degree, diploma or certificate program. Penn Foster, a nationally accredited school, offers a career diploma in dressmaking and design; it is relatively inexpensive and offers tuition payment plans. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh online division, also nationally accredited, offers a bachelor of science in fashion and retail management for those interested in the business side of fashion design. Other online options include the Fashion Institute of Technology and Academy of Art University, both regionally accredited.
Purchase fashion magazines. Exposing yourself to different trends and styles enables you to train your sense of fashion "dos" and "don'ts."