About Tia

Tia the magician

Tia majored in both Computer Science and Fashion Design, a dual background that shapes how she works—equal parts conceptual and technical. She immigrated to Canada 26 years ago and has spent the past 25 years in the fashion industry, building her craft from the ground up.

Her journey began as a seamstress in a dry cleaner’s shop and evolved through years of hands-on industry work, eventually leading her to become a prototype engineer at lululemon. Along the way, she developed deep expertise in patterning, garment construction, and problem-solving through making.

Today, Tia is a maker of dresses, bags, and just about anything that can be sewn. She is also a sewing instructor, known for bridging creative ideas with precise construction techniques. Whether working on a concept piece or a highly technical prototype, she approaches every project with care, curiosity, and respect for the craft.

Past works