The fact that I decided to go to FIT to study fashion still surprises me to this day. The truth is, it was sort of out of left field. And I was really pushing myself to apply as I was not at all qualified (in fact, the first time I applied, I wasn’t accepted). The fact that I kept pushing and learning and trying harder is a true testament of my deep love for creating clothing. The reason it surprises me is because I discovered this love a little late in life. But honestly, I’ve always been a late bloomer.

One thing I quickly learned in fashion school is that I was far more interested in creating clothing than I was designing it. It was around this time I discovered the growing indie sewing community and knew I had found my niche. Somewhere around 2011 I decided that one day I would be designing and selling sewing patterns, even though I had no idea how I would make it happen.

Fast forward to 2017 and I am so excited to debut my first pattern. Growing with the amazing online sewing community has been such a blessing, and I couldn’t be happier to be able to provide that community with quality, unique patterns drafted with a petite frame in mind. The handmade movement is one that I hold dear to my heart, and I look forward to contributing my unique design and construction style.

I teach in the same way I sew, a method I call the “assembly line”. This technique will help you make less trips back and forth to from your machine to your iron, and hopefully help you to be come a faster, more efficient sewist.

I can’t wait for you to sew along with me as I grow my pattern line to offer a whole wardrobe full of fun yet comfortable clothing.