Q. When did you develop a love for sewing? A. I learned how to sew from my grandma when I was younger, and have been
sewing little projects since then. Think pillows and pencil cases. In the last two years I have gone from making myself a skirt to being addicted to sewing prom dresses.
Q. How do you come up with your project ideas? A. Lots and lots of Googling. I look through all sorts of pictures of prom dresses to
decide what I want to make. Using unique materials is always fun because there are no boundaries to what you can make when you don’t limit yourself only to fabric.
Q. How would you describe your fashion style? A. My favorite quote to tell people is, “If you wear it together, it matches.” And I
Brittani Worley is a
17-year-old from Wisconsin with a really cool set of skills — sewing and fashion design! Check out this interview with her and the picture below of one of the dresses she made. The bussel at the bottom of the dress is made of patterned tissue paper!
pretty much follow that everyday. I love bright colors, patterns, and suspenders.
Q. What opportunities have you had because of your sewing? A. I was able to apply for a scholarship because of one dress I made. I also am
starting a local drawing for a dress made by me to help fund a missions trip I am going on next summer.
Q. What is the hardest thing about sewing? A. For me, the hardest thing about sewing is how much time it takes. I have to
set aside tons of time to focus and sew. With how busy I am, my time to sew can be pretty limited.
Q. What kinds of sewing projects have you done? A. I have altered tons of clothes, made skirts, coffee cup cozies, blankets, and other
little projects. In the last year alone, I’ve made four different formals for girls at school.
Q. What has been your favorite project to work on? A. My favorite project I’ve worked on is the black dress I made. It took a couple
late nights to finish, but it turned out so amazing and exactly as I had pictured it.
Q. What are your plans for fashion design in your future? A. Sewing is just a hobby for me. I love fashion, but I don’t think I could ever go
into the design business. After college I want to be a missionary, but I don’t think I will ever be done with sewing.
Q. What would you tell other girls who are interested in fashion & sewing? A. Only you know what your tastes are. Don’t let anyone tell you that what
you have in mind to make is not going to turn out, or that it will end up being ugly. The only thing that matters is that you do your best on it, and enjoy what you’ve made.
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