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Lindsey Johnston

Fashion professor

Education

  • M.A., fashion, Savannah College of Art and Design
  • B.S., apparel design and technology, Florida State University

Credentials

  • Professor of fashion, Winter 2020–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Owner and designer, March 2018–20, Nolia, Austin, TX
    Designer and maker of handcrafted marbled leather handbags and accessories. I create original patterns and hand stitch all of my designs. The leather is all uniquely designed and made in house.
  • Instructor of fashion, July 2017–20, Art Institute of Austin, Austin, TX
    Adjunct position instructing undergraduate students in pattern making, draping, construction, and sewing techniques. Guided them in surface design of fabric and concept development of inspiration and ideation.
  • Freelance designer, June 2017–20, Brittany Nicole, Austin, TX
    Designing and patternmaking for freelance projects including footwear and women's wear designs.
  • Freelance technical design and construction, September 2015, Michelle Quick and Aina Beck, Savannah, GA
    Patternmaking and construction of menswear collection for upcoming collaboration and eventual sale. Pieces include leather t-shirts with original silicon latex hand-painted designs.
  • Freelance technical design and construction, February 2015, Aina Beck, Savannah, GA
    New York Fashion Week designer: patternmaking and construction of new looks for upcoming couture fashion collection, which included dresses, trousers, and blouses made of various knits with original silicon latex painting details.
  • Technical sewing specialist, December 2013–June 2017, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
    Assisted in the classroom and worked closely with professors and students to help accomplish student's vision of fashion collections. Tasks involved helping students with designs, garment construction, flat pattern/draping, technical design, fabric manipulation, concept development, textile design and execution. Knowledge and ability to work on and instruct full complement of different industrial sewing machines and equipment.
  • Bridal gown alterations assistant, April 2014–June 2017, Bleubelle Bridal, Savannah, GA
    Assisted tailor with fitting and creating new additional designs; work included changing necklines, hand-sewn lace details (straps, keyholes, hem appliques), beading, and custom bustles for top-label wedding gowns.