Collin Semien’s sewing journey began long before it became a brand. In high school, khaki uniform pants became his experiment, taken apart and altered while watching his grandmother teach him and his sister the fundamentals of the craft. What started as observation turned into instinct. Soon, all his pants would be were tailored late at night and in the day worn with pride.

Before college, Semien purchased his first sewing machine with the mission of becoming a campus tailor. Ecouraged by friends, what began as personal experimentation quickly evolved into custom work And SEMI-stitched was born in his dorm room. Grounded in resourcefulness and creativity, while using thrifted and pre-loved materials, garments were reimagined rather than replaced. That ethos remains at the core of the brand today.

Now, SEMI-stitched continues on a refined but familiar path; bringing together the magic of design with the responsibility of sustainability. With over 250 custom pieces and 30+ original designs, the brand exists as an ongoing project rooted in growth, craftsmanship, and practical sustainable fashion.

Currently shaping his voice as a fashion student at North Carolina A&T, Semien approaches design as both practice and philosophy. Each piece is an exploration of construction, proportion, and purpose; grounded in wearability while pushing subtle boundaries.

SEMI-stitched is not about consumption, but connection. It invites the wearer to slow down, engage with craftsmanship, and appreciate the magic found in restraint, texture, and intention.

This is fashion as an experience.