Sewn From Self
When I began this project, all I knew was that I wanted to tell a story, a real one, about a real person. My mini-documentary, Sewn From Self with David Jones, explores the mind and creative process of a young fashion designer at Furman University. From late nights in the sewing studio to plastic bag corsets, David doesn't just design clothes he designs a conversation.
The topic of creativity in fashion was personal to me, because it is something I want to do myself. This allowed me to dive into this story fully and allow it to inspire me. I quickly realized telling someone else’s story required more than just visuals. It meant understanding pacing, tone, emotion and how to stitch it all together like a narrative “clothing design”.
Through this process, I learned how powerful non-fiction narrative storytelling can be. It’s not just about facts, it’s about framing someone's lived experience in a way that feels honest and layered. Working with real interviews taught me how to find the core and meaning of a story, and how to use editing techniques like:
L-cuts
B-roll overlays
Ambient sound
One of the biggest takeaways? How sound and visuals work together.
Tools on Adobe Stock helped me find emotional music, and Canva offered creative stock footage that matched David’s poetic inspiration. Abstract ideas could come to life on screen. Looking ahead, I know these skills, from scripting interviews to editing emotional arcs, will shape how I approach creative projects in the future. Whether I’m producing for digital media, branding a product, or telling someone’s story, I now understand how to balance both the art and the craft behind the scenes.
