Instagram for Fashion Designers: How Students Are Growing Their Pages Post Course
- Manpreet Kour
- Jul 5
- 2 min read

Introduction: From Learners to Creators
Fashion designing today isn’t just about creating beautiful garments, it’s about showcasing your work to the world. And in 2025, there’s no better runway than Instagram.
Many Skillinabox students, after completing the 6-month fashion designing course, don’t wait for internships or jobs. They start their own Instagram fashion pages, attract clients, and even launch small businesses, all with a smartphone, creativity, and the confidence they built through the course.
So, how do they do it? And more importantly, how can you do it too?
Let’s dive into how fashion students are using Instagram to grow, earn, and shine, all after learning from Skillinabox.
Why Instagram is Every Fashion Designer’s Best Friend
Instagram isn’t just a photo app anymore, it’s a free portfolio, a client magnet, and a brand-building space.
Whether you’re stitching outfits at home or designing digitally, your Instagram can:
Showcase your work to hundreds of potential clients
Build your identity as a designer
Get inquiries for orders, collaborations, and styling
Create a loyal community who follows your journey
How Skillinabox Prepares You for the Fashion + Instagram World
The Skillinabox fashion course isn’t just about stitching and sketching, it’s about helping you turn into a complete fashionpreneur.
Here’s how students build their Instagram-ready presence post-course:
1. Portfolio-Ready Projects
By the time you finish your course, you’ve created:
Blouses, dresses, ethnicwear samples
Sketches and moodboards
Custom-designed patterns
These become your first Instagram posts, no need to wait or plan content from scratch.
2. Free Website + Portfolio Link
Every student receives a personal website/portfolio (built with the help of Skillinabox) — this can be linked in your Instagram bio to show credibility.
3. Business Development Training
From pricing your outfits to creating reels, you’re taught how to:
Use trending audio and hashtags
Click aesthetic product photos
Tell your story to connect with followers
Answer client DMs professionally
Skillinabox doesn’t just teach you fashion, it teaches you how to sell your fashion.
4. From Small Projects to Paid Orders
Many students start by:
Posting their class assignments
Offering blouse or kurti stitching services
Sharing DIYs and styling tips
Tagging local pages or influencers
This often leads to real customers DMing them to place an order or ask for a quote.
Tips to Grow Your Fashion Page on Instagram
Here are 5 beginner-friendly tips to follow (even before you finish the course!):
Post progress shots – Show behind-the-scenes of stitching or sketching
Use brand colors – Keep a consistent aesthetic with fonts & colors
Reels over everything – Use trending audios and show quick transformations
Engage – Reply to comments, ask questions in captions
Link your Skillinabox portfolio in your bio
Hashtags to Try: #fashiondesignerindia #fashionfromhome #skillinabox #indianfashionstudents #designdreams
Conclusion: Your Instagram Can Be Your Career Starter
You don’t need a fancy studio or thousands of followers to start. You need skills, content, and consistency, and Skillinabox gives you all three.
With your fashion kit in hand and your Instagram ready, you're not just learning fashion anymore, you’re living it.
Want to turn your page into a platform?
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