Niasia Pinnock is a Fashion and Technical Designer, Patternmaker, and maker of all things crafty with over 15 years of experience. Currently the lead pattern maker at Ditto, Niasia designs, sews and pattern tests Ditto branded patterns. Some of her favorite things to sew range from tailored jackets and coats to special occasion gowns to sewn accessories for children. Being a native New Yorker, Niasia attended New York’s Fashion Institute of technology where she received degrees in both Fashion Design (AAS) and Technical Design (BS) with an emphasis on patternmaking. She currently lives in Cleveland, OH with her husband, two daughters and her son with whom she loves to craft.