Creating clothing has been a part of Ondine’s life since learning how to sew at age seven. Parents who were teachers, a limited clothing budget growing up, and a variety of professional experiences have shaped Ondine into an instructor who promotes problem solving in her patternmaking and construction courses. She holds a BA from the University of California in Santa Cruz in Comparative Literature and is an AD&D Alumnus. As a contractor, Ondine has developed a wide range of product including uniforms for Seattle’s roller derby team, the Rat City Roller Girls, Franciscan friar habits, and sexy maternity bras. She teaches because she just can’t help it.