Class Quote by Alexander Wang
“No one ever taught me, and I never had formal classes in pattern making, so I was like, Okay, I'll just drape, and I'll sew as I pin it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion Design Q&A, 2015
Self‑directed learning can replace formal education through hands‑on experimentation.
In simple terms: Learn by doing, not just schooling.
Key Takeaway
Practice to master.
Themes
self‑education
craft
innovation
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
anecdotal
practical
When to use this quote
- fashion design
- personal projects
- skill development
Key Concepts
pattern making
draping
hand‑sewing
Questions to Reflect On
- What experiments have taught you most?
- How do you evaluate your own work?
A Different Perspective
Lack of formal guidance may lead to inefficiencies.
![“There's always a pattern in order to make a thing, but the starting point must be something I've never seen before. It's not two-dimensional, but it's like a sample. I work with patterns like a sculptor. I try to get [the team] not to work on a body, [but] to work on a free space, on a table. The…” quote by Rei Kawakubo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ded/rei-kawakubo-4644_body_there-s-always-a-pattern-in-order-to-mak_910306.jpg)
