There's always a method to my madness. You may not see the vision all at once, but eventually you'll see it. Let's talk about Jeri the designer for a second.

I learned how to sew when I was six years old. After that I learned other crafts. Crochet, needlepoint and latch hook. (Sorry I still can't knit) I didn't start making clothes until I was around 16. That's when I first started using a sewing machine. My mom had one and it collected mad dust. One day, I blew the dust off and started sewing. The rest is history. In high school I took clothing and home ec classes. I paid attention to every thing the teacher said. I was like a sponge. I actually read the text book from back to front. I learned sewing techniques that people who have been sewing for years still don't know. Sewing was the only thing I was ever good at. My goal was to be the best.

I attended the University of MD Eastern Shore after high school. My major was Fashion Merchandising. It wasn't until I got to school that I noticed that it was sooooooo much different then design. But I stuck with it. I had a very strong design and art focus in college. My school had a visiting students program with FIT. The plan was to attend UMES for 3 years and FIT for one. In the end, I would have 2 degrees. Sounded like a winner. But when it came time for me to go to FIT, I got rejected. I cannot draw. Never could. I design backwards. I take fabric and design from the fabric, not from a picture. My mind doesn't allow me to design before I see the fabric. I guess it's a weakness.

I choose not to make men's clothing because it limits my creativity. Female clothing definately can be as freaky, and different as you want it to be. Men's clothing can be boring to a creative designer. I've never made clothes for money, it's my art. Some people sculpt, some write, some paint. I make clothes.

I get inspired from anything. TV, radio, magazines, conversation. But I really get my inspiration from fabric. I have crates and crates of it. It's getting to the point where I can't take it anymore. But I'm still buying more. One day, I'll use it all. EVOCATIVE! is my life. Nothing means more to me then my dream, besides my son. I hope I would never have to choose between the two.