Portfolio of Works

hello! i’m Lillia

Sewist, Pattern Maker, Teacher

Sewing has always been apart of my family history. It has allowed us to start businesses, provide for our families, and stay connected to our creativity. All while passing these skills down with the next generation.

I was taught how to sew at 4 years old under the watchful eyes of my grandmothers. Since then, I have pursued a BA in Fashion Design from Texas Woman’s University. Post bachelor I worked as a technical designer at Haggar Clothing, and most recently I started a sewing school for the community here in Denton, TX in 2022.

Currently, I am an Alumni Course Assistant at Texas Woman’s University in the Fashion Design & Merchandising department. I assist in basic construction classes, Pattern Making, Mass Production Techniques, and other higher level courses. My end goal is to share the love and passion I have for sewing with the community, and help build the next generation of designers with confidence, creativity, and awareness on sustainable production.

In 2021, I envisioned a sewing school for the community…

I realized that there was a hole in the sewing community. That hole was a welcoming educational sewing environment for individuals of all skill levels. Since November ’22, the Denton Sewing School has taught over 150 students ranging from 7-70 practical, life changing sewing skills.

Reuse Runway

The Reuse Runway is a fashion show hosted by the sewing school and city partners that encourages participants to create garments using items that would have otherwise been thrown away. While exploring Sustainability, we teach participants the art of reusing unconventional materials, to create a whole new work of art.