Fashion Institute of Florida

Many of you have been requesting a step by step invisible zipper tutorial. The invisible zipper is notorious for its initial difficulty, but it’s really not as hard as it seems. Pay attention to all the tips that are demonstrated as they will help in the overall success of your zipper. We hope this video is a helpful guide you can keep coming back to. Enjoy and happy sewing!

Inseam pockets are one of the most elegant ways to add utility to your garment. They are almost invisible, and the best part about them is that they are actually faster and easier to sew than you think! Follow our step-by-step tutorial to see how easy it is to sew these beautiful pockets into the side seams of your garment for yourself. Step 1 Make sure you’ve made notches to indicate...

We are happy to introduce this month’s student spotlight: Taylor Dorry. Taylor is one of the most driven students at our school. She has been taking classes with us for about a year and is already halfway to completing her collection! Inspired by vintage aesthetics, Taylor displays a strong vision in her work and has formed a unique identity with several signature pieces (we’ll preorder a few of your puff sleeve tops,...

Our students, Kelly Leatherwood and Karen Levy, got the chance to volunteer at NYFW. This experience was the opportunity of a lifetime to see what really goes on behind the scenes, and what it takes to put together these incredible shows. Kelly and Karen shared what it was like to work backstage at one of the most notoriously grueling but rewarding experiences in the fashion industry. Read our interview with them below, and...