In the real world, fabric stylists work in the fashion and design industry.  According to Creative Art Schools, "they have to keep up to date on the latest trends to predict which clothes become popular. With this knowledge in mind, the fabric stylist acts as a consulant, helping other designers choose appropriiate colors and patterns. They also must keep in mind the budgets of the customers who normally shop with them and must choose appropriate fabrics based on this information." 

 

According to "Patternmaking for Fashion Design" by Helen Joseph-Armstrong, "a designer starts a line by researchng color trends and fabric lines.  Styling is determined by the designer's taste level, price of the line, the season, degree of fashion taste of the manufacturer, and the past performance of specific styles."

 

 It's their job to think about the aesthetics (design, color, and decoration) of a garment that would enhance their consumers' face and figure. With knowledge of patternmaking skills and sewing skills, why don't you  just dicate your own aesthetics and styling by designing your own patterns, deciding your own colors, and choosing your own fabrics and trimmings that reflect who you are? Be your own fabric stylist who expresses yourself aesthetically. We have covered what we need to do to make personalized clothing in the following:

 

1) All About Patterns

2) Understanding Fabrics

3) Getting sewing started: Important skills you need to know