Hello! I am Emily of SewCal Sewcialite! I was born and raised in California and currently reside in Southern California (SoCal). I am a Clinical Researcher with a background in Cognitive Neuroscience. Before pursuing science as my profession, I earned a degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). I realized early on that fashion wasn't the right career choice for me. Now, 20 years later, I have started a personal journey to expand and improve my sewing skills. I am lucky to have a loyal studio assistant, my 5-year old Abyssinian cat, Oliver Simon.

I have taken to social media to join the online community of makers and share my experiences in sewing. My main presence is on YouTube, where I vlog about fabric hauls, pattern reviews, sew-alongs, swatch clubs reviews, and more. I am part of the Minerva Crafts Makers Team where I blog about my projects using their wonderful fabrics. You can also follow me