Hi! I'm Katie - and I'm glad you are here!
Whether you and your child are newbies to sewing and designing or you both already have the bug, I'm here to help!
I studied Fashion Design at Iowa State University before moving to NYC after college for my first job in Product Development at Calvin Klein Jeans. I moved to Old Navy Women's Design & Product Development and later transferred to San Francisco for Production roles. I continued on by starting two clothing lines and a custom bridal line before moving to the Interiors world and Restoration Hardware for ten years.
I love mentoring kids (of all ages!) and seeing their excitement and sense of accomplishment when they create something with their own hands. Let's get them off screens and back to getting lost in creativity again!
My 10 year old daughter may occasionally be a CIT in our classes in camps too!
My Portfolio Includes:
Custom Bridal & Ready to Wear
Custom Bridal & Ready to Wear
Custom Bridal & Ready to Wear
Custom bridal and ready to wear apparel. RTW featured at San Francisco Fashion Week and in publications such as WWD, CA Apparel News, 7x7 Magazine & Daily Candy. For purchase at local boutiques and trunk-shows.
Secret Sweater RTW Layering Pieces
Custom Bridal & Ready to Wear
Custom Bridal & Ready to Wear
Patented functional layering pieces sold online and at airports, resort hotels and boutiques across the United States & Canada. Featured on the Today Show and proudly made in Los Angeles, CA.
Corporate Retail Experience
Custom Bridal & Ready to Wear
Corporate Retail Experience
Worked in Design, Product Development, Sourcing & Quality roles in NY & CA at companies including: Calvin Klein Jeans, Old Navy, Gap & Restoration Hardware.