This month of February, 2023, we shine our student spotlight on a young, ambitious individual who's full of passion and creativity. Sariai has always been sure of her love for fashion and she's been working on her skills since a young age. Let's read more about her below!

 

I have been a student at the Fashion Institute of Florida for almost 3 years, starting with beginners sewing in 2020. Since I can remember I’ve always been creative and had an interest in fashion. Growing up I attended an arts program and there I learned how to sew clothes and also participated in a few fashion shows. Around the time I was graduating (2020), it was time to decide what route to take after high school. I knew that regular college wasn’t for me and I’d already grown a love for clothes and wanting to expand my knowledge on fashion design, so I chose this school!

 

  

The classes have helped me immensely and I use everything I've learned for  my sewing projects. Not only have the classes helped me with my technical skills, but also with opening up my creativity with the clothes that I can make, and expanding my own personal style. 

 

 

After I graduate, my plans for the future are to continue working on my brand and maybe even put together a mini collection for the summer! I always want to learn and maximize my knowledge about my craft, so in the next few years I may continue my studies in another state/city. 

 

To anyone wanting to or already studying fashion, my advice would be to always practice your craft because that is how you will get better. Try to keep a positive mindset while doing a project and if you get to the point of feeling overwhelmed in the process, take a break, regroup, and come back to it later. Lastly, don’t be afraid to completely start a project over if needed. Sometimes starting over is just what you need to see your work clearly and improve it.