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Welcome to RAYENA!
Hi, I’m Ranna.
Thank you for stopping by! ❤️
Back in 2010, I was a software engineer in India, ready to do something cooler. Fashion design seemed like the perfect next adventure. Pretty clothes, creativity, glamour… what could go wrong? 😄
Well, I quickly discovered that fashion is a lot more technical than it looks! Behind every beautiful garment is a whole world of measurements, fit, construction, and patternmaking.
So, I dove in. I learned the ropes at small boutiques in San Francisco, worked as a technical designer at GAP, and even started my own clothing label. Each experience gave me a different perspective on how the clothing industry really works—and taught me that fashion is just as much about problem-solving as it is about creativity.
Then my software engineer brain kicked in. 💡
I started thinking: What if I could make the tedious part easier, so designers and sewists could spend less time starting from scratch and more time creating?
That's how my sloper pattern collection was born in 2018. I create the foundations, so you can skip some of the groundwork and get straight to the fun part: bringing your own ideas to life.
And just so you know, every RAYENA pattern is drafted by me, using real patternmaking knowledge, hands-on experience, and years of industry expertise. No AI-generated patterns—just real work by a real patternmaker. ✂️
Today, RAYENA has grown into a pattern library for women, men, and children, with tutorials and other resources to help you make those foundations your own.
Real patternmaking knowledge, a little engineering brain, and a whole lot of love for creating. That's RAYENA. ❤️
Scroll down to explore my journey and meet the family cheering me on along the way.
2010
A Different Beginning
I started my career as a software engineer in India, where I learned to think logically, solve problems, and break complex things into manageable steps. Little did I know I'd use those skills in fashion one day!
2012
A New Direction
I moved to the US to study fashion design, excited to explore my creative side. I soon discovered that fashion was just as technical as it was creative—and I was hooked on learning how it all worked.
2014
Learning the Craft
I gained hands-on experience as a patternmaking intern at San Francisco boutiques, learning how design ideas translate into actual garments. It was where I began connecting the dots between sketches, patterns, fit, and finished clothing.
2015
Industry Experience
As a Technical Designer at GAP, I got a closer look at apparel development on a larger scale. I learned how fit, construction, specifications, and technical details all come together to make a design production-ready.
2016
Working Across the Industry
I worked with clothing brands on everything from patternmaking and grading to technical design and small-scale production. This hands-on experience gave me a well-rounded understanding of how a garment goes from an initial idea to a finished product.
2017
My Own Label
I launched my own clothing label while continuing to draft patterns for other brands. Running my own label gave me firsthand experience of the entire process, from design and patternmaking to the finished garment.
2018
The Birth of RAYENA Patterns
After years of hands-on experience, I wanted to make patternmaking easier for others. I began creating my own sloper pattern collection and launched RAYENA on Etsy and my website, giving designers and sewists a solid foundation to build on.
2026 - 2027
Coming Soon
I'm working on something new to expand the possibilities of patternmaking. I can't share all the details just yet, but I can't wait for you to see what's coming! 💛
My Why ♡
My biggest inspiration is my family—my supportive husband and our two daughters. Life with them is a mix of love, laughter, chaos, and figuring things out as we go. And with two kids, there's never a dull moment—or a shortage of “Mom, I need you right now!” 😂
They're my biggest cheerleaders, keep me grounded, and inspire me to keep learning, dreaming, and building something of my own. They remind me to stay curious and find joy in the little things, even on the messiest days.
Whether you're sewing something for yourself or your family, developing samples for a brand, creating for clients, or simply experimenting with an idea, may RAYENA makes the process a little easier and a lot more fun.
A small family, a little chaos, lots of love, and big dreams!
I hope my work inspires you to create something beautiful and uniquely yours. ✨
~ Ranna