Kaiomi is committed in mind and soul to her dream of becoming a fashion designer. Her dedication has earned her student's Spotlight! Read below to learn more about Kaiomi!  How long have you been a design student and what got you interested in fashion?  My foray into fashion school was June 2023, two weeks after my high school graduation. I went to a STEM school, graduated at age 17, and at my mom’s encouragement, I went to fashion school before traditional college. The idea of fashion school was completely foreign to me. Since I was the age of 5, I wanted to beco ..read more

Julia is passionate about her dream of becoming a fashion designer. Her out-of-the-box thinking and her creativity has earned her student's Spotlight! Read below to learn more about Julia!  How long have you been a design student and what got you interested in fashion? I've been a fashion student for about 6 months. My whole life I've always loved fashion. I used to wake up super early before school to put outfits together for class. My mom is really into clothing and she always inspired me to be creative with my outfits and express myself through clothing.  With the ..read more

Stephanie a skilled Fashion Apparel Designer. Crafting stunning garments that dazzled on the runway has earned her student's Spotlight! Read below to learn more about Stephanie!  How long have you been a design student and what got you interested in fashion? I've been a design student for the past two years, developing an interest in fashion during a later stage in my life. It was only a couple of years ago that I conceived an idea for a pair of pants and decided to acquire the skills to bring my vision to life.    With the skills you’re gaining, what is the goal ..read more

For my first post of 2022 I’m bringing it back to my city and where this journey all started. Miami baby!!! As a newbie to the sewing game it’s a lot easier for me to physically go into a store and touch fabrics that i’m interested in buying as a way to help me get to know them better and understand which fabrics work best for each project. So i’ve rounded up my favorite local fabric stores to share with you, and no, Joann’s is not on the list. Let’s focus on the smaller, mom-and-pop, non-chain locations - okay?! BORTAN FABRICS 131 NE 54th Street, Miami, FL 33137 Bortan’s has to be one of my ..read more

Couture Fashion vs. Fast Fashion   Haute Couture Haute Couture is the art of creating exclusive custom-fitted clothing. The outfit is constructed and sewn by hand from the start of it to the end. Couture garments are made from very high quality and expensive unusual fabric. The process starts with the designer drawing the style on paper from their inspiration. Then their meet with the master tailor or dressmaker and go over all the details with them. The dressmaker pays special attention to every detail when making it, applying the best sewing techniques in the process of making and ..read more

Sewing Tips for Mastering Difficult Techniques  Sewing should not be difficult and overwhelming. However, most people find it challenging to sew and improve on the sewing techniques they have already learned. Overcoming the difficulties, you will face while starting your sewing journey will lead to a fun-filled and rewarding experience. Let's discuss common sewing techniques that beginners find difficult but will help improve your sewing skills.  Sewing Tips #1 French bias binding   French bias binding is usually used around collarless necks and sleeveless armholes, where facin ..read more

  Miami Swim Week is undoubtedly the most glamorous show in the world. It is the name for many events that happen in and surrounding areas of Miami Beach. These events intend to promote swimwear and the swimwear industry. Miami Swim week 2021 is scheduled for Thu July 08, 2021, from 6 PM to Sun July 11, 2021, at 10.30 PM.    History of the Miami Swim Week   In the year 2004, IMG company brought a glamorous swimwear show to Miami. It was officially known as the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim. Various celebrities, designers, models, sponsors came with them. As a re ..read more

Phoebe is a skilled designer and artist. Her dedication to her craft has earned her November’s Spotlight! Read below to learn more about Phoebe!  How long have you been a design student and what got you interested in fashion? I started my journey at FIF in the Sewing for Beginners course back in May 2021. I have always had a love for artistic skills and I knew I had the potential to learn how to sew. I found out about the school through a friend on Instagram and thought it was kismet, so I enrolled as soon as I had the funds to pay for the course. I joined the Fashion Apparel Design ..read more

The Student Spotlight shines on Sandra Aranoff in the month of June 2023! Sandra's outstanding performance in the classroom has consistent from the start. Continue reading to learn a little bit about her and her experience... How long have you been a design student and what got you interested in fashion? I have been a design student since January 2022. I wanted to be a fashion designer after graduating from high school, but life took me down a different path. Thirty years later, after a successful career, I have come full circle and am now pursuing the career I wanted to go into years ago, pro ..read more

Meet Arielle Tempelberg, a very talented young lady whose effort and punctuality has been consistent since the beginning! Her hunger to perfect her craft has not gone unnoticed! Read more about Arielle below! How long have you been a design student and what got you interested in fashion? I have been a design student since July of 2022. I started my first class with hopes of being able to alter my clothes to make them more suitable for me. I fell in love with sewing and knew I had to continue learning!  With the skills you’re gaining, what is the goal you’re looking to achieve? With the sk ..read more