“All you need is your own imagination, so use it, that’s what it’s for! Go inside for your finest inspiration and your dreams will open the door. Strike a pose, there’s nothing to it!”
Iconic lyrics find their way into our minds whenever we think of fashion. Whether it’s haute couture, prêt-à-porter or mass market, fashion is all around us and we can’t escape it, unless we’re up to exploring the oftentimes criticized Birthday suit.
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One girl has caught the attention of thousands, her passion for fashion radiating through each piece she sews, sometimes with the help of her mom. At just 9 years of age, this little lady is set to become a fashion mogul of her own making. Let’s snip into the details, shall we?
Kaia Aragon has found her passion for fashion at the young age of 9 and has been sharing her creations online, making thousands go “Wow!”
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Kaia Aragon has found the one thing that makes her heart soar. And that is the wonderous world of fashion and clothes making. The elementary school student from Colorado was first introduced to the craft by her mom Tonya in November 2021, and that was the beginning of something truly special.
The fashionista has been impressing the internet with her creative handmade designs. From dresses to cosplay costumes, flowy dresses to snatched two-pieces, she can do it all! To add to the wonder of it all, she uses their home’s hallway as a catwalk to show off the designs, and all we can say is: work it!
The elementary school student from Colorado was first introduced to the craft by her mom Tonya in November 2021
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Kaia dreams of becoming a professional fashion designer when she grows up, and it seems her dream isn’t far from reach. The mom-daughter duo have 5K followers on Instagram and 10K followers on TikTok, with many excitedly waiting to see what the girl will think of next!
“My inspiration comes from a different place for every design,” Kaia told My Modern Met. “The one thing that stays the same is that I only use super soft and comfortable fabrics.” Comfort seems to be a big focus when it comes to her designs, especially as the pre-existing clothes selection for girls her age lacked this quality.
From dresses to cosplay costumes, flowy dresses to snatched two-pieces, she can do it all! Her main goal, however, is comfort
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“I like making clothes because the fancy dresses in the little girls’ sections are so stiff and uncomfortable,” she explained. “With my own clothes, I can be super fashionable but also comfortable at the same time. So I can go to a tea party and then go ride my scooter at the park and not have to change first.” Practical and stylish – could we ask for more?
Although Kaia has made dozens of outfits, her favorite to this day is “a white satin dress that I made with fabric that I hand-painted.” It looks opalescent and color-shifting as she turns, showing off the gown. They gather most of the materials from thrift stores; taking in an item full of potential and letting their imaginations run wild.
“I can go to a tea party and then go ride my scooter at the park and not have to change first,” she explained
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She was even gifted a sewing machine by Vera Wang – one of the most prominent bridal wear designers in America, known for balancing modern designs with traditional elegance. In an interview with HBR she advised young designers: “It’s wonderful to be passionate and have a dream. But start by working for somebody you respect – or anybody, really – and get paid to learn.”
“You have to learn what came before so that you know (a) you’re not really that inventive, and (b) which rules you want to break,” she continued. Hard work will make the dream work, and encouraging young women to follow their passion starts by telling them to prove that they’re the best they can be.
The girl’s work has been noticed by Vera Wang – one of the most prominent bridal wear designers in America. She even gifted Kaia a sewing machine
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It may seem daunting to take up sewing, especially as sewing machines are quite expensive if you’ve not got the money to spend on one. Then you think of all the tutorials and fabrics you’ll have to use up in order to learn, all the books to read, all the time to invest and the dream floats further and further away.
I’m in this exact boat myself. But hey, it doesn’t have to be this complicated! As Silver Bobbin says, “Learning to sew is no harder than learning how to bake pastry or build a bookshelf. Like any new skill, it is best learned one step at a time, with lots of practice.”
They continue to explain that the best place to start is to decide what kind of sewing you want to learn. That way, you can focus all your research, practice, and preparation on mastering that skill. You don’t want to try to learn everything at once!
Her favorite piece to date is this pink satin dress. She hand-painted the fabric to give it an opalescent shift
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It’s also a good idea to consider whether you want to learn hand sewing or machine sewing. Hand sewing can be easier and cheaper; you may only need to purchase a needle and some thread to get started. On the other hand, if you want to sew clothing, you probably need to learn how to operate a sewing machine.
Sewing clothes will require you to learn how to use a sewing pattern, how to cut out the pieces of your garment, and how to pin and sew the pieces together. Once you master these skills, you can sew essentially anything your heart desires! Crazy Little Projects has put together a small dictionary of phrases and terms to help understand what is being requested of you, and I shall leave the link to it here.
Kaia dreams of becoming a professional fashion designer when she grows up, and it seems her dream isn’t far from reach
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The main thing – don’t get overwhelmed and don’t give up. As Vera Wang states, the sky’s the limit, but you’ve got to put in the work! Little by little you’ll grow comfortable with your needles, threads, and fabrics and we’ll be seeing your designs popping up on Instagram, just like Kaia’s did.
We wish Kaia and her family all the best for the future, as there’s something very special brewing here. Let us know your thoughts on this and whether you’re an avid sewer or have barely succeeded in securing a button to your shirt. Au revoir et à bientôt!
People have loved Kaia’s excitement for fashion and can’t wait to see what she comes up with next! Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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