what it was like being a fashion design student at fit - bachelor's degree

[@Barbez1231]

I just got accepted to FIT AAS fashion design program; you’re making me so excited

[@nataliadedios]

congrats!

[@HannahTran1]

Is that the one where u go from another college to FIT for a year?

[@nxemhi]

OMG CONGRATS!

[@yuvald7365]

Congrats!!! Also I want to apply as an international student what is AAS means 😅

[@PyxisEJ]

Really??! Me too! Are u going to fit this semester?

[@america2784]

I really liked this video because im 12 and I'm thinking about being a fashion designer when I'm older and also going to FIT. Thank you for all the tips!

[@nyescameraroll]

America Lomeli same but I’m eleven and ima be twelve in April

[@Iacroix]

America Lomeli wow! y’all are young! i’m a junior in highschool and interested in making this my future as well. props to you both!

[@talicecue]

America Lomeli that’s good you’re starting early love id assume you’re in the 7th grade but right now you have so much ahead of you, focus on having fun for now but high school do be prepared :) good luck

[@laynbayn08]

Omg same like it’s my dream

[@levarohani]

madison vitale i love ur energy, good luck ! you got this

[@theresabarry201]

i've been wanting to go to fit since i was 11 omg-i'm binge watching videos during quarantine hehe

[@anaagracee3713]

omg same hahah

[@matts9847]

Oh my gosh now I want to go so bad! 😭 Im a junior in hs and have no experience in fashion other than drawing and studying it. I can’t sew and don’t have access to a machine. Would you recommend taking a summer course to develop those aspects of my portfolio, or do you have any other recommendations? I want to go but I’m afraid I won’t be able to grow fast enough for applications.

[@nataliadedios]

I started to learn how to sew when I was a junior in hs, so you’re in a good place😊 definitely take a summer course if you can!! and if you can’t access a sewing machine right now, especially in this pandemic, try to focus on improving your drawing skills🙏 and make sure to keep your grades up in school so you have a better chance of getting accepted into fit

[@matts9847]

Natalia Dedios thank you so much, sounds like a plan! It’s comforting to know it’s not too late.

[@Mally1don]

SAMMEEEE😫

[@alexandraseinvada7248]

You can get sewing machine very cheap (under 100) at a lot of stores, and I’m sure you could get some even cheaper off eBay or Craigslist, maybe even a thrift store!!

[@lordfartquad3149]

@@nataliadedios if ur a begginer (in stitching) i recommend u trying to sew by hand, you dont need a machine to start sewing. For sure ur mom or grandma or basically anyone in ur fam that stitches has a sewing kit and search basic stitches here on youtube so that way you'll save money. Or you can just ask someone u know who's stitching to teach you. :)

[@leahmelbourne187]

I, literally only in 7th grade but when u first started I didn’t know what I wanted to be when it was literally in front of me because I love drawing and fashion and sometimes when I’m bored in class I draw different clothing designs at the back of my book and now that I know what I want to become I can start working on it plus I love New York

[@SuperFSProductions]

I’m currently a fashion student at FIT and this video is amazing! When I was doing research a couple years ago trying to figure out what a school in NY was like this would’ve been soooo helpful!

[@cmo9713]

No intention of being a fashion student yet still watched every second of it!! Another excellent video.

[@nataliadedios]

thank you, I appreciate it :)

[@iannicastro9838]

Im SUPER interested in fashion but I've never tried making it and even tho it sounds amazing I'm worried I won't be passionate enough to put in the time and money. but I also can see myself being in love w it idk. Im a junior and I currently do painting and drawing a lot, focusing on an art portfolio. what would you recommend I do being interested in fashion and art and definitely interested in fit?

[@nataliadedios]

it’s up to you! try taking a sewing class and see how you like it :) because 2 sewn garments are required for the portfolio application!

[@nxemhi]

I’ve been wanting to be a fashion designers since 6th grade and decided that FIT is my dream school for a year now. I’m trying to learn to sew I’m an upcoming senior this year and I’m tryna figure out how to do good w my portfolio. I just hope I can get accepted :(

[@nataliadedios]

you got this!

[@kimquality3850]

@@nataliadedios does FIT offer modeling programs. I don’t design nor am I interested in business but I really wanna model

[@nataliadedios]

@@kimquality3850 modeling does not require a degree/there is no modeling degree! first hire a photographer to get some head shots and photos of you to start a modeling portfolio. then network, network, network! start out with small paid gigs to build your modeling portfolio/model for a local designer etc. utilize social media to show your modeling work, consider starting a website to show your modeling photos! after you have some shoots down, research modeling agencies in your area and see if you can get in contact with them. don't forget to research what type of model you aspire to be (doing commercial/print work or runway)

[@joseluisjaramillo4355]

Yoooo I’m a fashion design student in Dallas that just started, this video was sickkkk and gave me some típs on expectations. You’re work at the end is crazyyyyyy! Best of luck 💫

[@KehindeOdeyemi]

Hey! I am 15 and I live in London and I've always wanted to be a fashion designer, however it is only now that I started taking it seriously. My dream is to go to Central Saint Martins or London College of Fashion and major in Fashion Design and I know I need to work on my sketching and fashion illustration skills and I definitely will take the time to learn how to sew! Do you have any advice to teaching yourself how to sketch and draw fashion illustrations? Also advice on learning how to sew? I've noticed that sewing classes are not the cheapest so I will be saving money to get them, so for now I will be studying fashion illustrations, flats, sewing, draping and pattern cuttering all through the use of KZbin and online resources. I am kinda scared as I will mainly be doing this by myself so I was hoping for some works of encouragement? Thank you so much for this video, I really appreciate it and your channel as well! It is going to help me on my fashion journey!

[@nataliadedios]

hey😇 that’s so exciting! I would say you don’t have to be at an expert level to get into fashion school!! I wasn’t strong at sewing until my 3rd year at design school. keep practicing. I would recommend looking at other student’s entrance portfolios so you can get an idea of what to aim for. don’t get discouraged and good luck💕✨

[@KehindeOdeyemi]

@@nataliadedios thank you so much!! ❤

[@13thfridays]

im a junior in hs and ive recently become interested in going to school for fashion design because i love clothes and i think it would be awesome to create my own. im kinda scared though because i dont know how to draw or sew hahahaha. ive spent a lot of time studying music & i was interested in pursuing something in the medical field for a long time but after quarantine i realized im not interested in the medical field at all and that i have a love for fashion. im broke and have limited resources i honestly dont know what to do haha

[@taylorpham9019]

Do you think the fashion design program would be good to be in if you hope to be a costume designer? A lot of working costume designers have a bachelors in technical/design theatre but I find that major too broad and fashion design would give me more technical sewing skills. Also it's a plus that FIT is in New York with its big theatre community and some film/tv opportunities. But I'm also worried that a lot of the internships that FIT students have access to are just in the fashion industry and not in theatre/film. Thx!

[@niathomas4454]

“There’s no grassy quad”

[@nataliadedios]

lmfaoo just concrete 😇

[@ogtender1978]

Woo amazing guys I got into fashion as junior Hs aswell, I can sew mostly men's wear this page Has lifted me into looking at trying the females also.. hope to make it happen someday and will be dropping some of my works on my page from now thanks for all the motivation nat❤️🔥🔥

[@darshanmalla67]

Do they offer internships after the program is over? What have you thought of doing after you get your bachelors degree or what are you doing :)

[@nataliadedios]

FIT helps connect you with an internship your senior year, which could potentially lead to a design job there! after graduation, you have to apply to design jobs on your own. the entry level design job is called Assistant Designer - in this role you will be doing tech packs, flats on adobe illustrator, sketching, trend research/mood boards, and answering tons of emails!! after graduation I had an assistant designer position, I also started my own business as a patternmaker/seamstress (I no longer do that), I currently work as a freelance print designer, and right now I am trying to start my brand and figure it all out lol! right now it's tough with coronavirus- everything is shut down, consumers are spending less on clothing, and so many people in the fashion industry have been laid off :( so we'll see where the fashion industry goes from here!

[@darshanmalla67]

@@nataliadedios thank you for the information...and i hope you for the best ❤️

[@cl9360]

Hi! I'm a junior in high school and it has been my dream for years to be a fashion designer. I have experience in fashion sketching, sewing, and patternmaking. I pretty feel familiar with fashion design but there's still so much for me to learn. I am completely torn between Parsons and FIT. Is there any main difference you notice between the fashion design majors in the two schools? Thank you! and loved the video btw! Edit: I would love to know about the internship opportunities provided and how it works! I'm really looking forward to doing internships and making connections and want to know what opportunities FIT provides for that type of stuff. Another question(sorry), does FIT allow students to get internships before senior year? Btw: Biggest dream is Creative Director for Alexander McQueen so does FIT have any connections there? (I know its a stretch job😬)

[@nataliadedios]

hi! 😇 you’re off to a great start. I don’t have tooo much experience on Parsons but I do know the tuition is more expensive. I’ve heard Parsons starts the 1st year with a foundation year- meaning they teach you a little bit of everything, while FIT goes straight into patternmaking + sewing from day 1. I would do some more research on that! There is no advanced placement but FIT has an accelerated design program, so you can complete your associates degree in 1 year instead of 2! For internships - I have a video on that :-) and yes, you can have internships before your senior year. For Alexander McQueen, not sure if FIT has any connections there as it is a London based brand

[@cl9360]

natalia dedios thank you so much for your reply this helped a lot. I’m gonna watch your internship video rn!!🥰🥰

[@Mariam-gm3hq]

thank you darling for the information , really helpfull💗

[@Isoliettie]

I want to do fashion design but I'm not sure if I should get a bachelor's degree or if it's worth it? I just want to know the pros and cons of it. I'm just interested to go to the school to learn the basics and then go to Korea to study more about fashion design.

[@AndreaSanchez-zv4ho]

I am in second semester of Earth Science because I wanted something related of space , comets or space weather and at the moment I don’t really know what I see myself doing. But I really love clothes, styling and everything related on the process of clothing so it has been a dream of mine or a second option for choosing a major, however, I haven’t really made sketches because I don’t really know how to draw that well. Right now I am feeling so under the weather and insecure all the time asking myself if I made the right choice and I don’t know what to do, I am from Mexico and thinking of going to fashion design also worries me because I would like to study abroad but I know the process is so hard. I need advice :( you look so happy and I want to feel that too:)

[@nataliadedios]

hii! my drawings were very bad the first time I started to draw. no one is born knowing how to draw and sew. If it's something you love, keep practicing at it! :) FIT is an art/business school so in the fashion design classes you will be drawing and sewing every day - and when you get a fashion job, you will be drawing on the computer every day! so make sure its something you enjoy doing. the fashion industry is very broad, I would research different types of fashion jobs! for example, you mentioned you enjoy styling. other fashion jobs are: visual merchandiser, trend forecaster, buyer, marketing manager, stylist, sourcing agent, production manager, PR agent, and so much more! on the home page you can find a list of different majors! www.fitnyc.edu/ right now try to network and collaborate with people your age in your area that you live in! for example, if you have a friend that is into photography and another one that likes to model, you can put together a small photoshoot where you style the clothes (so you can build a portfolio). I even have a friend doing facetime photoshoots because of the pandemic lol. another actionable thing you can do right now is to research designers, brands, fabrics, and different types of seam finishes. all of these things are important to know in styling! research on vogue.com and tag-walk.com are great resources to get started with. it's never too late to switch majors - I know people who were in a whole different career in their mid 20's/30's and decided to pursue fashion. hope that helps xx

[@lanification]

omg this was amazing. may I ask what art museums you went to? The ones you edited in are so cool.

[@lewduhknee]

you’re really helpful that’s so nice of you :) i am a high school graduate and i am trying to gather as much information as i can about going to school for fashion but i want to become a stylist instead of a designer. i saw one of your comments mentioning doing certain classes so later down the line so there will be more available time. i currently do not have much experience with sewing (i definitely want to change that) but i do occasionally sketch. do you have any advice for what path i should take and what i can do to be prepared when i start school? anything you can think of will be helpful!

[@nataliadedios]

hmm I’m not tooo experienced with styling but I do know sewing and drawing aren’t essential skills to be a stylist! I think a fashion merchandising degree would be more suited vs fashion design!

[@lewduhknee]

i thought so too, thank you!

[@lananhhaley]

For the mood-board or theme of our portfolio, is there a theme that we should stay away from, or can we choose whatever we like best?

[@nataliadedios]

you can choose whatever you’d like, just make sure the theme can be easily “translated” into the sketches & fabric choice! this is a simplified example- if your theme is “lemon” then your fabric choice would be a bright yellow. the sketch would have the relate to the lemon somehow (maybe the dress is round and sculptural, like a lemon)🍋 hope that helps!

[@lananhhaley]

Natalia Dedios thank you so much!! this is really helpful☺️

[@momentomori2814]

Wow this was on my recommended and 10 minutes ago I was just talking to my parents about applying here

[@miranda686]

Hey Natalia! Thanks for making this video. :) I'll be attending FIT in the Fall and living in the dorms. Would you recommend that I bring my own sewing machine or do you have enough access to the classrooms to make it not necessary?

[@nataliadedios]

congrats on your acceptance!!! when I lived on campus, I did not need the sewing machine in my dorm because the workrooms were open until 2am! however I’m not sure if there will be reduced hours or social distancing measures placed in the workrooms due to coronavirus this fall

[@miranda686]

@@nataliadedios Thank you! Dang, I didn't even think about that. I'll keep an eye out for announcements about it. Thanks.

[@sarahlisciandro3411]

Hiiii, I was wondering what the re-applying process from AAS to BFA looked like for Fashion Design? I am an incoming freshman and I am not sure how that transition works. I love your vid, and am super excited about FIT!! I am worried about the application process to BFA.

[@nataliadedios]

don’t stress about it too much! you don’t need to make a portfolio for it. you just need to complete the AAS program, apply for graduation and also keep your grades high

[@sarahlisciandro3411]

Natalia Dedios Okay thank you so much

[@imateeninwhatdiduexpect]

I've wanted to be a fashion designer since i was like 9 i'm 13 rn but I've like always liked fashion. and im so excited to go to fit lol

[@jpirving9766]

If you do AAS for fashion design only 1 year vs 2 year and decide to do bachelor after, would you only complete 2 more years? Or 3? What’s the difference between the two?

[@nataliadedios]

The accelerated AAS program is 1 year! It compresses the two years into one- it’s tough! The normal AAS program is 2 years. If you choose to pursue your bachelors degree, the BA will always be 2 years! Hope that helps!

[@kiwicutiekati]

Welcome to MY STUDIOoOOoooo

[@chanaberkman6953]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful.

[@elenaw8968]

I'm not sure if you'll reply to this since this video was posted 2 years ago lol, but I have 2 questions. First, is it worth it to dorm in terms of the social aspect/meeting people? I'm on the fence, because I want to commute, I'm just worried that if I do I won't make friends, but if I dorm I would definitely want a single because I like having my space and alone time. Second, the two majors I'm thinking of are either Fashion Design or FBM .I feel like I would enjoy creating my own pieces more, but I'm not the best at sewing, I'm a beginner and only made a couple things. Do you think this would affect anything if I wanted to go into Fashion Design? Would it make things more difficult?

[@courtneyallen8216]

Any recommendations for transfer students? I currently attend the University of Cincinnati (which has a pretty good fashion design program) but I’m taking nursing. I don’t like it. Don’t want to do it. I’ve been in school for 3 years now and I’m tired of wasting my time with something that doesn’t bring me joy. I’ll be 24 soon and I’d love to attend FIT. I think I’m talented enough on my own accord (even though I haven’t drawn seriously in years) but I want that formal and quality education. How would transferring be? With non fashion related classes? Any tips? Thanks!

[@nataliadedios]

yes! you most likely qualify to be in the accelerated Associates fashion design program (1yr program) and you can transfer your liberal arts credits!! that’s good that you already have art skills! try to learn some basic sewing so you can create 2 garments for your portfolio and apply 🙏

[@jenniferbunay7759]

Omg I’m from Dayton and want to go there too!! I dropped out of the radiology major and I want to go this route as well

[@audreyangon]

Hey Natalia! New subscriber here. I noticed that your portfolio is of high grade quality. I was wondering what type of paper you used and also what would be the appropriate size when it comes to portfolio?

[@nataliadedios]

thank you! I used 32 lb paper, Matte, 11 x 17 inches. I trimmed it down to 14” so it could fit in my portfolio book. The portfolio book I use is by Pina Zangaro

[@frugalisticFD]

Hi Natalia! I love the white puffer jacket with your last name in the different fonts. How or what did you do to print it on that fabric? Thank you! Great and informative video!❤️

[@Lildern.]

i have to take mathematics even more 😩 plz clarify on required classes and what they are and how they do

[@eseo.4959]

Hey Natalia, Do I have to do the associates with FIT to be able to apply for the bachelors? Or can I do it anywhere else cause I'm currently getting my associates in Houston, TX and I would like to come to New York for my bachelors.

[@nataliadedios]

potentially, although I’m not sure! I think it depends on which college/design program you are transferring from. FIT may only accept some of the credits and put you in the accelerated AAS program before placing you into BA program. I would check the eligibility requirements for transfer students on the fit website!

[@fatimam5565]

Do you ever consider making your own fashion company? Or like a shop? Cuz I’m in high school and I wanna study fashion and make my own company but obviously work before at some other companies to get some experience...

[@nataliadedios]

yes! my goal this year was to get clothing manufactured in the nyc garment district for my brand, but everything is closed due to coronavirus so it's on pause for right now! I am working on new designs though. I think the best thing to do is to start small :) so if you want to start your own brand, try making something simple - like a bag or hats and try selling those! you learn so much by doing. and of course you can still study fashion design/go to design school at the same time!

[@moeshasmiles]

natalia dedios thank you for the advice. Wish you the best on brand coming out!

[@thedollreviewer]

My portfolio is due tomorrow. I’m so nervous and I’m having some cold feet. But I do believe there’s a chance I can get in. I really wanna be a success and tbh I wasn’t the greatest at sewing but over the pandemic I got more into it. And idk I’m just nervous because I think I can have a chance of having my dream come true

[@nataliadedios]

you got this!! good luck!!

[@thedollreviewer]

natalia dedios oh thank you so much! I’m almost done!!

[@Theprincesswinter]

This was very helpful. Would you say that FIT puts heavy consideration into grades? I’ve attended other colleges and my grades are not the best but I have amazing drawing skills and I’m teaching myself to sew. I’m nervous about my grades. Thanks

[@nataliadedios]

a professor told me that FIT looks at people’s portfolios who have the highest gpa first! so yes, grades do matter. But it’s still worth it to apply!! especially if your drawings skills are strong. make sure your 2 garments for the portfolio are really neatly sewn! good luck, you got this🙏

[@nhi7016]

do we really put on actual fabrics on our portfolio or we can just print out the pictures and label them? i’m really confuse on that part on the portfolio requirements cuz there’s so many videos where it looks like it’s actual fabrics on the portfolio

[@nataliadedios]

I used actual fabric swatches for that portfolio!

[@katyanovitsky2274]

On their website they mention not to use digital images from the internet. Use real fabric swatches!

[@anadiego2884]

I’m a senior, and I really want to go but I don’t know how to sew well :(

[@nataliadedios]

I had veryyyy basic knowledge of sewing before going to FIT! even when I got in, I struggled with sewing my first year (I was stronger at drawing). I still think it’s worth it to apply!! you will learn so much in the sewing classes when you’re there 🙏

[@ryathomas1303]

Hey natalia, Thanks for the video 😍 I have a question ... i am an engineer and i would like to now go to fashion design. Which program do you think is good? Can i take masters

[@nataliadedios]

there are a few options for fashion design: womenswear or menswear! Womenswear is a 4yr BA program and menswear is a 2yr AAS program! They recently started a masters program, but the program has been facing controversy due to the MFA fashion show that used racist accessories on the models in Feb 2020. Two academic officials have been put on leave in the MFA program. I am hoping that FIT is committing to hiring more Black professors in all of the departments.

[@ryathomas1303]

@@nataliadedios thanku😄

[@serenselwood]

fit is my dream school and i’m from the UK so commuting isn’t rlly an option for me , do u have any advice as to what i should do as ive never been to America before ?

[@nataliadedios]

The freshman dorms at FIT are right across the street from the school! this is a safe option

[@serenselwood]

natalia dedios thank u !

[@purity_5104]

hey I'm 13 and FIT is my dream school. I don't have much experience I'm not very good at the drawing part. I know the basics of sewing. Any highschool classes I should take? And any tips for art/drawing improvement?

[@nataliadedios]

you’re very young, you still have time to learn! I didn’t learn how to sew until I was 16. keep taking as many art classes as you can! take AP Art if you can as a junior or senior in hs. FIT has precollege classes as well (I think they might have moved them online bc of corona) ! I have two drawing videos on my channel if you want to try out fashion drawing ✨

[@nael3092]

is there any place i can see every courses that i have to take in fashion desing career??? also this video help me a lot!!! thanks 💗

[@laynbayn08]

I really want to go to FIT. I'm in 7th grade, and i do know how to draw. I just don't know how to sew

[@nataliadedios]

you still have plenty of time to learn :)

[@ananyatanwer9734]

Same! But I'm in 6th

[@roseromero6864]

Does fit have programs that allow you to ultimately design and assist for designers on the runway like Gucci or Versace? Do they offer internships like these?? Thank you !!

[@nataliadedios]

gucci and versace are brands based in Italy! you can definitely intern for new york brands and volunteer at new york fashion week, but you won’t be able to intern overseas (while in college) unless you study abroad :-)

[@aleyshavalentin9371]

I’m at 12 grade at the moment and as a person who doesn’t know how to draw very well and is not super experience in sewing what would you recommend. I would love to study fashion design it’s been my dream since I was in 6 grade. Sadly I can’t go to that university since I’d live in the United States.

[@nataliadedios]

hi aleysha! I would say keep practicing your skills and don’t get discouraged. research if there is a fashion university in your country. Also, many fashion courses are offered online now due to covid, maybe you could see if that’s an option that could work for you! Remember, there are many great designers worldwide, fashion design is not limited to nyc! best wishes!!💕✨

[@nour8405]

what do u do after u graduate? like what are the jobs and stuff

[@nataliadedios]

the entry level fashion design job is called assistant designer! in this role you will be doing mainly flats on adobe illustrator, tech packs, hand sketching, researching trends/patterns/colors, updating line sheets, answering tons of emails!

[@Mally1don]

@@nataliadedios That looks like a whole lotta stress

[@wendyhdz9335]

Hiii,when doing the sketches do the croquis have to be drawn or can we use a template from the internet? and when trying to get in what else do we have to know apart from knowing how to sew?is drawing a big deal? and do we need to do pre college or take any specific classes during highschool?Im currently a sophomore in highschool and im taking fashion design 1 so im starting to do my research because this is something i want to do:)))Hope you can answer Thanks

[@nataliadedios]

hi☺️to answer your question, it has to be your own figure! You can look at another figure for reference while you are drawing but you have to draw your own figure you don’t have to take any specific classes in high school but I do recommend taking an AP art class if you are able to! Drawing is important, you’ll have a lot of fashion art classes at FIT. I also recommend having a high gpa to increase your chances of getting in! I would research FIT entrance portfolio videos on KZbin so you can get an idea of what to aim for in terms of drawing and sewing skills. do your best to prepare, and good luck!✨

[@777ashr]

Did you find a job right after graduation? Did interning help with finding jobs as well? Love your video btw, it’s really informative

[@nataliadedios]

not immediately after graduation (although some of my friends did) but I did find an assistant designer job eventually! Interning definitely helps with finding jobs - it gives you experience + sometimes the company will offer you a design position after you have interned for several months

[@leahludvigsen5693]

I’m from Canada and curious as to if you think just doing the 2 years associate degree is worth it?? Because it’s SO EXPENSIVE for out of state students to attend and I don’t think I can afford 4 years

[@nataliadedios]

I can’t really say what to do! I have no idea what the job prospects will be like after coronavirus, right now everyone is getting furloughed/laid off left and right🥺

[@leahludvigsen5693]

Natalia Dedios I’m only in my junior year so I have a bit to decide and I’m not sure if things will be better by the time id be in school! I hope so😭 my dream is FIT but I can’t find anyone saying if the two year program alone is worth it :((. Thank you though💗

[@Ruthlesscoach]

I’m a junior in high school and I will most likely earn my associates degree by the end of my senior year since I am in a running start program. Do you think I will have a high chance of getting accepted when I apply next year?

[@nataliadedios]

I would say yes! a high gpa is super important. It’s hard to definitively say whether or not you’ll get in bc I don’t know what your portfolio looks like, but good luck! ☺️

[@Ruthlesscoach]

Natalia Dedios thank you!

[@bawaramotu741]

Can international student get scholarship in FBM? I really need to know cause FIT is my dream school but I don't think I can afford the fees

[@troyiechalamet6925]

Hi, I hope you will reply. It is really my dream to have my own clothing line and Im very poor like very. How much does it cost to be in FIT and study fashion? and do you need to be good at sewing and drawing or like it is ok to just have the basic knowledge? I cant sew at all but I can draw and do they provide you the fabric or no?

[@marcellabakos1780]

Hiii I am applying to FIT this fall and I wanted to know if you have any free time to explore New York or just hang out with friends during the fashion design program?

[@nataliadedios]

as long as you do your hw on time/plan ahead, you’ll definitely have free time during the fashion design program to hang w friends/explore the city!! :)

[@semeichamohammed1836]

Can you send in two different applications for two different majors at FIT?

[@nataliadedios]

I’m honestly not sure! but I don’t think so

[@Jay-ek5xt]

Would you say that you have to know how to sketch or do they teach you how to do that?

[@nataliadedios]

you do have to submit sketches for the application! however, they don’t expect you to be a professional illustrator. there are multiple required drawing classes where they teach you how to draw the figure, how to render certain fabrics, all of that! :)

[@makii9499]

im a junior in hs with no experience but i rlly wanna get into fashion design and stuff i dont think summer programs are possible for me either do i even have a chance??

[@nataliadedios]

you still have time! practice sewing and drawing. create a portfolio and give it a shot 🥰

[@nicolesnow8189]

I’m a junior and I’m not the best at drawing but I’m decent at sewing. Do you recommend I learn how to draw?

[@nataliadedios]

definitely! it helps to have a well rounded portfolio

[@larissabarreto4121]

How did you know that was what you wanted? I was about to start engineering before the pandemics but now I am really torn especially bc I just came across fashion and it’s really new to me and I don’t know what to do

[@nataliadedios]

I always knew I wanted to be a designer since childhood! But that doesn’t mean finding your passion later down the line isn’t possible. Plenty of students at FIT had transferred from a different school/major or even changed careers. I would explore it. the decision is up to you!!

[@larissabarreto4121]

natalia dedios thank you, I think I’m gonna keep watching videos about it and keep doing research especially during these times so when I decide I hope to be more informed and certain about it

[@Mpenzel]

Is FITs Fashion design program strictly design and sewing or do you get to learn about the business side and magazines and all of that. I applied for the fashion design program because I want to design but also work on the business side of fashion. Still waiting got my decision.

[@nataliadedios]

you can take a business class as an elective however fit mainly focuses on the patternmaking/draping/sewing/drawing + general education classes!

[@Sarah-ex2vu]

How many classes did you take freshmen year? What were the required classes?

[@nataliadedios]

the required classes in the beginning are: draping, sewing, patternmaking 1 + 2, technical flats, textiles, fashion art, life drawing, art history + liberal arts classes (math, English, PE, etc). If you have AP credits from high school you will have less liberal arts classes to take! as you progress, the core classes get more specialized and advanced! There’s also a whole array of electives you can take - I would check out the fit website for the full list of options!! hope that helps :)

[@Sarah-ex2vu]

natalia dedios How many a semester ? Like how many classes would u be taking at the same time ? Also what kind of assignments were u given/how much time would u get for them? Thank uu

[@valeriatolentino4149]

Is it valid if I say that some of my fashion illustrations where inspired by albums? I mean, I have a lot of illustrations that have graphics of music albums, is that valid too? Thank you!! 🥰

[@nataliadedios]

yes that would work :)

[@jennylin7561]

Hi I’m a freshmen in high school and I’m very interested in going into the fashion industry do you think it’s too late for me to start? I have very little experience in both art and sewing but I love fashion and art :((

[@nataliadedios]

you have plenty of time!! I didn’t learn how to sew until I was a junior in high school, and that was just the basics for the portfolio

[@anttoniapaz9471]

wait what's the difference between bachelors and aas? im not fom the US and i want to study there but i don't get how all the different types of degrees work :/ please help

[@nataliadedios]

the associates degree is 2 years. once you have your associates degree, you can decide if you’d like to continue your studies for another 2 years to obtain the bachelor’s degree!! AAS degree - 2 yrs total BA degree- 4 years total :)

[@luluvargas7815]

Loved your video! 😊To go to FIT Does the tuition get paid monthly or by the end of the semester?

[@nataliadedios]

hi :) tuition is paid before the semester starts! I would check the FIT website to see if there is a month by month option available though!

[@luluvargas7815]

@@nataliadedios thank you!😇

[@ittybitty2431]

I wanna start my own clothing line and I’m confused on whether to major in fashion design or FBM. My dream is to have a luxury brand. I don’t know how to sew and I’m not really advanced in sketches. All I really have is a vision of how I want the clothes to look. What do you suggest I do?

[@nataliadedios]

I really recommend buying the book "the fashion business manual" by fashionary. It's a very in depth guide on starting a brand and entrepreneurship! After designing your collection, the entire production process is something like this: flats and tech packs, order sample fabric and trim, develop the pattern, create prototype, create fit sample, select final samples, take orders and prepare production, pattern grading, pre production sample, bulk production, quality control, packing and shipping! the next steps are marketing, sales techniques, distribution, accounting, managing cash flow, creating invoices, purchase orders, line sheets, knowing the metrics to measure product performance and more! the fashion design major teaches you skills including: flats and tech packs, textile knowledge, pattern making, garment construction, sewing (the prototype and sample), sketching, how to create line sheets, and concept/design research. the coursework is very heavy on sketching, sewing, and sketching on adobe illustrator. In a fashion design job, you will do flats, tech packs, communicating with vendors/factories, PLM, assist with fittings, and must have strong knowledge of garment construction the courses offered for FBM include: fashion business practices, advertising, excel, fashion marketing, merchandising math, data analysis, financial assortment and planning, product development, micro and macroeconomics, fashion inventory management. typically the job rolls for someone with this degree are merchandising, marketing, buying, and production management. both skill sets are essential for starting a fashion business. building a successful brand is a team effort. gravitate towards the major you relate to more and when you build a brand, hire those who have the other skill set

[@ittybitty2431]

natalia dedios thank you so much for taking the time out to write me a reply, I really appreciate it ! You’ve just helped me so much!

[@clediabanobre8785]

Is fashion design school stressful?

[@matchalatteeee.]

Hi nataliaaaa :3 are the exams in FIT different from regular exams in high school? Like what kind of exam?? Im so sorry if this question is kinda dumb HAHAHA hope you can replyy to this question tho 🥺

[@nataliadedios]

you don’t have exams for fashion design classes! you have to submit a final garments and final fashion art projects at the end of the semester

[@matchalatteeee.]

OH OKAYY THANKYOUUU !!!

[@sairamchinnarathod6249]

You should make more videos because there are very less videos

[@liz5603]

So you went to FIT for 2 years? Or all 4? Because as far as I know FIT is 2 years lol I’m a senior in High School and am considering going to FIT but I want to take first 2 years of community college then go to FIT.

[@nataliadedios]

FIT has a 2 year program (Associates degree) and a 4 year program (Bachelor’s program). I have a bachelors degree! going to community college first is a great idea, you can get your general education classes out of the way

[@lizbeth9744]

hi. I’m a junior right now but I’m going to community college for 2 years, can I attend FIT afterwards??

[@nataliadedios]

yes!! It’s so smart to go to community college first, because you can get so many of your liberal arts classes done and transfer the credits. I know so many people that have done this. It frees up your schedule

[@miemie5772]

Is laptop need fashion design student?

[@beatrizgoncalves748]

it is possible to apply / enter if I live in another country or continent??

[@nataliadedios]

yes! there were a lot of international students at FIT

[@NehaSharma-xp2dx]

DOES YOUR DEGREE SAY BACHELORS OR IS IT TWO SEPARATE ASSOCIATES?! i wanna go into FBM but im confused if it’s like two degrees or one?

[@nataliadedios]

I have a bachelors degree!

[@NehaSharma-xp2dx]

@@nataliadedios eee yay okay so your diploma says bachelors in xyz right?

[@nataliadedios]

Yes :)

[@NehaSharma-xp2dx]

@@nataliadedios OKI THANKS SM BESTIE I WAS SO CONFUSED LOL

[@makii9499]

wait what did u mean when u said it wasnt your “typical college experience”

[@nataliadedios]

I would say a “typical college experience” in the US is on a large campus where the whole town is a ‘college town’ because there is not much in that town except for the college, most people live on campus, Greek life and sororities are a big part of the college culture, nightlife is typically at local bar or Greek life related, sports teams and sports events are big. On the other hand, FIT is only on 1 block- a small campus! Most people commute, Greek life and sororities are non existent or very very small, night life is typically at a club, sports teams are not big, and also the makeup of students is majority female! versus a typical college makeup is 50% 50%. Neither is better or worse, just different. hope that helps :)

[@13kml18]

since you’re required to take math, do they require that you’ve taken it in 12th grade?

[@nataliadedios]

hmm I don’t think so, but I would double check w a guidance counselor or advisor!

[@evaoliver]

hey! do you know anything about international students joining fit , I live in London? Thank you :)

[@nataliadedios]

my friend Aura Alvarez who was an international student at FIT has a video on this topic :) m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXzWfn-wnLeXedk

[@whimmie]

aaaa a lotta ppl my age are here too wanting to fashion major and its!! yay!! im an incoming freshman but lately ive been like o_o wait im going to high school i need a plan and i still don't know what to major in but i love art and drawing so i was at first considering art school to major in illustration, but saw that tuition fee and went Haha noo so i think fashion design is my back up now asides from psychology! ive never used a sewing machine before but i do find a lot of fun in character design / outfit designing in general and im really hoping that i actually enjoy the fashion elective i decided to take for 2020-21

[@ramjairu2642]

Can anyone tell me what is best If I've done diploma in fashion designingif 1 year and want to do bachlore in fashion designing!!?

[@fibromiteready2fight809]

You have to transfer and apply for the bachelors I believe

[@akanksharathore5240]

is their any scholar shipfor fit nyc fashion design?

[@sophias6123]

What kind of jobs can you apply to or do after graduating?

[@nataliadedios]

the entry level fashion design job is called assistant designer! in this role you will be doing mainly flats on adobe illustrator, tech packs, hand sketching, researching trends/patterns/colors, updating line sheets, answering tons of emails!

[@sophias6123]

Natalia Dedios Ty!

[@nikitadekoker3059]

How expensive was it to go to FIT?

[@nataliadedios]

they keep raising the prices every year!! right now for out of state Associates degree it’s about $16,000 a year (In state tuition is around $5,400 a year for AAS) For Bachelor’s it’s around $22,000 a year. For in state tuition it is about $7,000 a year for BA. hope that helps!

[@yuvald7365]

How many years is the fit fashion design program ?

[@nataliadedios]

4 years total!

[@gold3c514]

Did you have a job or do you think having a job is do-able?

[@nataliadedios]

I honestly didn’t work while I was in college, I only did internships. however I know plenty of people who had a job + did school at the same time! Since the schedule is half design classes and half liberal arts classes I recommend getting the liberal arts classes done early to free up your schedule. One way to do this is by taking AP classes in high school and getting college credits. another way is to go to community college first to take liberal arts classes + then transfer those credits over!! I know people who have done that and said it really freed up their schedule

[@taylorrbianco]

can you go to fit if you live in Canada?

[@nataliadedios]

yes! there are a lot of international students!

[@taylorrbianco]

natalia dedios thank you!💓

[@martam9027]

you can get in without a bachelor degree?

[@nataliadedios]

yes, the point of going to school is so you can get the degree! :) if you want to apply to the master’s degree program you do need a bachelor’s degree though

[@dalanium98]

lol i have a bachelor's already buttt... this is cool

[@geraldinet8466]

How many years does it to take to learn fashion Design at FIT?🤔😇

[@nataliadedios]

the associates degree is a 2 year program, and the bachelor’s degree is 4 years total!

[@xavierramirez1911]

9:50 didn't have to call me out like that tho ;-;

[@katherinematilda1969]

You have the same shape of smile like Raven Simone

[@sinistergzzz1341]

I’m high asf watching this And All I did was just stare at you the whole video 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nataliadedios]

😂

[@moulalimoulali7912]

i love you

[@MoonLight-ev5mk]

Me with strict parents that wants me to be a doctor 👁👄👁

[@katangungu3267]

which online/ summmer programs did you take, which are the best ones? about drawing, sewing, patterns, fabrics, etc.

[@nataliadedios]

out of all of the pre college classes, fashion design portfolio is the most useful one to take!! All the pre college classes I took: intro to draping, creating the fashion figure, junior special occasion, and fashion design portfolio. I took sewing classes somewhere local to me!

[@kiwicutiekati]

Is it hard to make friends?

[@nataliadedios]

ahahahah

[@kiwicutiekati]

@@nataliadedios can we Collab

[@nataliadedios]

no bc you deleted our bahamas trip video 💔

[@betsychiu1663]

I am now a freshman in a community college as a Fashion design major, and I really want to transfer to FIT a year later, do you have any recommendation or like how many GPA do I do need to get into FIT, or what kind of courses should I take in my CC now? Thanks xoxo

[@nataliadedios]

hi ☺️ my recommendation is to take as many of the gen ed classes as you can (math, science, English etc) so that you can transfer those credits over. this would also free up your schedule when you’re at FIT and you can focus more on the fashion design classes! I would check the course schedule on the FIT website to see which general education classes they offer and that you can take at your cc. don’t forget to call or email FIT and double check if your credits will transfer over. keep your grades as high as possible of course. best of luck!

[@nxemhi]

WHERES THE GREY SWEATER FROM UR THUMBNAIL FROM?

[@nataliadedios]

the FIT bookstore on campus :)

[@willtritto4205]

Ew. Is there really gym class lol?

[@nataliadedios]

all SUNY (state university of New York) schools require a PE class! so you can take yoga, meditation, volleyball, weight training, dance etc but yes it’s required lol