Joi Mahon

摘要

Joi Mahon, or "Designer Joi" as she is also known, designs garments with a unique flair. Her designs are whimsical, creative, fun, and wearable; her methods are easy to grasp; and her approach to teaching is relaxed and supportive. In addition to running her fashion design studio, Joi teaches sewing, design, and patternmaking techniques. She has published two books on pattern fitting and fashion design, has two Craftsy classes on fitting, and she teaches the topics at sewing events. Joi is a 2009 American Sewing Expo Passion for Fashion Challenge winner, and she designs patterns for McCall's. She has gained a devoted following among home sewers, and rightly so. Joi recently spoke to Threads about what makes her tick as a teacher and what drives her as a designer.