Fashion Institute of Florida

Many students and home sewers ask if knit and woven patterns can be interchangeable. Typically, you would not use a woven fabric for a knit pattern. However, you may use a knit fabric for some woven patterns in certain scenarios. The main thing to think about in the design process is to play to the strengths of the fabric you are using instead of forcing it to do something the...

On April 7th, FISFL attended EcoTech Vision’s Green Vibez party, a showcase of sustainable ideas, businesses, and people who want a greener future. There was so much to enjoy as we feasted on a tasty, organic stir-fry buffet and scrumptious Tequila cocktails with One Life Organic Tequila, surrounded by beautiful murals reminiscent of an indoor Wynwood Walls.  Of course, we were excited to support our brilliant students who participated at this event!...

We are incredibly proud to present this month’s student spotlight, Alena Bondar. This Miami-based designer from Belarus was among the first to graduate The Fashion Program last year and is now onto great things with her brand, AV Collection. Not only was she one of the first students to graduate the Fashion Program, Alena’s collection was also selected to be displayed at NYFW! Alena has always been one of our most...

Here at Fashion Institute of South Florida, we are always on the lookout for the best resources that will benefit our students’ education. So when we see something good, we share it! I came across Ms. Alexandra Morgan and her website, In-House Pattern Studio. She wrote an in-depth blog piece, “What is Seam Line Ease?” that I thought would be helpful to our students who are taking our Pattern Making classes....