THE JOURNAL

The Journal is a space for thoughtful living—where style, comfort, and care come together. Each entry explores a different aspect of how we dress, move, and maintain the pieces we rely on daily, with an emphasis on intention over excess. These journals are designed to be read slowly, revisited often, and applied in ways that feel personal, practical, and considered.

FASHION INSTITUTE of FLORIDA

Professional pattern making workspace with drafted coat pattern pieces, tailor's notes, and technical specifications for garment production

PATTERN MAKING 5

Pattern Making 5 felt different the moment it began. We were told to treat the class as if we were already working inside a company. Come prepared. Know the garment....

PATTERN MAKING 5

Pattern Making 5 felt different the moment it began. We were told to treat the class as if we were already working inside a company. Come prepared. Know the garment....

Pattern making blocks and drafting tools showing bodice, skirt, trouser, and sleeve foundation patterns with dart manipulation examples from fashion school

PATTERN MAKING 1–4

Pattern making changed the pace again. Sewing feels active—you see progress quickly. Pattern making is slower. It begins flat. The first four classes required a different kind of focus.

PATTERN MAKING 1–4

Pattern making changed the pace again. Sewing feels active—you see progress quickly. Pattern making is slower. It begins flat. The first four classes required a different kind of focus.

GARMENT CONSTRUCTION 5 - THE ONE THAT MADE ME PAUSE

GARMENT CONSTRUCTION 5 - THE ONE THAT MADE ME P...

I went into it feeling fairly confident. I'd made a lot of garments by then. I understood structure. And then I cut the blue dress on the bias. I didn't...

GARMENT CONSTRUCTION 5 - THE ONE THAT MADE ME P...

I went into it feeling fairly confident. I'd made a lot of garments by then. I understood structure. And then I cut the blue dress on the bias. I didn't...

A New York Fashion Week venue with rows of green seating before the show.

CLASSROOM TO THE RUNWAY: MY EXPERIENCE AT NYFW

I never pictured myself at New York Fashion Week — least of all backstage, hemming someone else's collection with minutes to spare.

CLASSROOM TO THE RUNWAY: MY EXPERIENCE AT NYFW

I never pictured myself at New York Fashion Week — least of all backstage, hemming someone else's collection with minutes to spare.

A rail of garments hanging backstage at New York Fashion Week.

MY SECOND SEASON AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

My second season backstage at NYFW — supporting someone I'd sat in class with. The work was the same. I wasn't.

MY SECOND SEASON AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

My second season backstage at NYFW — supporting someone I'd sat in class with. The work was the same. I wasn't.

Hand-drafted pattern pieces spread across a work table with thread and a machine.

LEARNING PATTERN MAKING CHANGED HOW I SEE CLOTHES

I went home after my first pattern-making class sure I couldn't do it. The problem wasn't patterns — it was fractions.

LEARNING PATTERN MAKING CHANGED HOW I SEE CLOTHES

I went home after my first pattern-making class sure I couldn't do it. The problem wasn't patterns — it was fractions.

Thoughtful choices; made slowly, worn often, and cared for over time.