Q: What inspired you to make your prom dress yourself? 

A: I have planned to make my prom dress since I started to sew in my freshman year. I wanted a dress I felt the most confident in, and something that felt the most like me.

Q: How long have you been sewing/making your own clothes?

A: I have been sewing since I was about 7, but I started sewing consistently in my sophomore year.

Q: Who taught you to sew; Is it someone special to you?

A: My grandmother bought me my first sewing machine; she has her own sewing business called Excess Baggage. She taught me the basics and I am self-taught otherwise.

Q: Do you plan on pursuing a career with your talent?

A :I hope to! It would be a dream come true to design as a career. Lauren Whiteside (senior at STA and my best friend) is planning on pursuing Fashion Business while I pursue Fashion Design, and we are hoping to start something in the field together.

Q: How many versions of your prom dress did you sketch?

A: I sketched three different options. My goal is to have my dress fully sourced from thrifted materials, so I had to sketch based on my limited resources.

Q: Was your dress inspired by another dress or completely your idea?

A: It was inspired by the dress Lily James wore in live-action Cinderella. That was my favorite movie growing up and I always dreamt of wearing a dress like hers, I did take lots of creative liberties to make it feel more personal to myself, but that was my original vision!

Q :Do you know what accessories you are going to add yet if so what are they? Why did you choose them specifically?

A: I know I want to wear white gloves and heels, and gold/pearl jewelry. I think this will make the entire look come together, creating a regal sort of look. I wanted to keep my purchases limited for this look, so I thrifted the white heels and I already had the perfect white gloves. I also already owned lots of pearls and gold.