The Fashion Institute of South Florida

We are so proud to introduce our talented student, Sophia Fiorella as student of the month for February 2022. Learn more about this inspiring young designer below.   How long have you been a design student and what got you interested in fashion as a career? I started with Sewing for Beginners in May 2021 and began the design program in August. I have a bachelor’s in Studio Art specializing in...

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...

Which Fabrics are Best for Making Leggings? Leggings are one of the most versatile and comfortable items of clothing out there. There is a wide variety of them, though, made of various fabrics, so you may wonder what the differences are between them based on the kind of fabric they are made out of.So, let's learn something about what kind of fabric to buy to make leggings without further ado! First...

Types of Garment Closures  Garments and sewn accessories ought to stay closed and secure, which is often done using garment closures. Even though garment closures have a vital function, they are also a fun way to add personality and design elements to your garments. Below is a short guide for the five most common garment closure types you can come across.   Zippers Zippers are perhaps the most common and used...