Tamia's Story

I discovered my love for fashion when I was young. I loved dressing up and making new clothes for my dolls and started drawing clothes in a notebook that I thought would complement their appearance. I cut some of them out in different paper patterns and would tape them to my notebook. Not too long after, I started sewing classes and learned how to use the sewing machine to bring these designs to life. I got to make a simple skirt, and then a dress, and then got good enough to make a pair of overalls for myself. I wanted to practice whenever I had free time, and I learned how to make pockets, pants, and waistband from a YouTube video. I realized my passion was something I could build on, and and started looking for more opportunities outside of my daily school life.

Attending the Parsons Summer Intensive Studies program would help me pursue my passion for fashion by giving me the space and the education that I am lacking at the moment. I want to be a fashion designer and take this passion seriously, and this can help me better my skills. This program will give me the chance to better my future, and will give me the skills that I can't teach myself.