What people are saying.

  • “Jessica was my professor in college and I’m now 7 years into my career but still work with her because she continuously stays up to date with the future of fashion. She will always be my go to for knowledgeable insight into the industry. She speaks it as it is, which I appreciate immensely. Jessica understands me and my brand and uses that to shape our consulting time so it feels personal and direct to me.”

    Alan Gonzalez
    Designer for Alantude

  • "Jessica has been one my teachers for almost a year now. Her knowledge and skill in her craft paired with her ever-growing creativity make her one of the most phenomenal teachers there can be. She encourages independent thought while perpetually guiding and inspiring my work. She has the ability to lead and teach in a professional, pragmatic and problem-solving style that can be tailored to one’s specific needs. Through her innovative teaching, I have come to find the practice of hand & slow stitching to be extremely therapeutic, informative and energizing. "

    Ashley Lee
    Textile Artist

  • "Jessica has been inspiring and educating me ever since having her as my textile professor in college over 10 years ago. Her knowledge of the importance of slow, sustainable, fashion and sewing practices, coupled with limitless creativity in her projects, makes for an amazing learning experience! The skills you will harness under her guidance are timeless, and I regularly reference her teachings in my career to this day!"

    Erin McDonald
    Senior Technical Designer

  • “I took a fashion and up-cycling course with Jessica and it made me so much more confident with my design work. She is so enthusiastic and full of creative ideas. There was a perfect balance of creative freedom and practical sewing lessons, ensuring that our designs could then become a reality. I highly recommend her as a teacher!”

    Ivey Shoemaker
    Costume Design Student at Wimbledon College of Arts

  • “Jessica has provided great insights over the years! She provides a neutral point of view to make sound decisions. She’s not only creative in her craft, she has creative ideas and leads you to think outside of the box to bring out your potential.”

    Ani Elis
    Apparel and Jewelry Designer

  • “Amazing teacher! Everything that I learned from her, I use in my career everyday.”

    Alan Romo
    Menswear Technical Designer