Faith in the Fabric

By Tracy Lewis

Faith in the Fabric follows Lyla Jo Brooks, a young aspiring fashion designer who dreams of turning her creativity into something meaningful. Through thrifted clothing, sewing, design competitions, and her faith-inspired blog, Lyla begins pursuing opportunities that could bring her closer to the fashion world she admires.

But as her dreams grow, so do the pressures around her. Lyla encounters a fashion industry that sometimes values appearance over honesty, social media criticism that challenges her confidence, and opportunities that tempt her to compromise the values she claims to believe. Her journey forces her to confront questions about beauty, identity, integrity, success, and what it truly means to let her faith guide her life.

When Lyla encounters Maya, a classmate struggling under the weight of online bullying and cruel judgment, her understanding of fashion begins to change. Instead of using clothing merely to create beautiful appearances, Lyla discovers that design can help people express their identity, dignity, and worth. Together, they create More Than a Mannequin, a school project that transforms students' experiences of bullying and insecurity into wearable stories of courage and hope.

Ultimately, Lyla learns that her calling was never simply about fashion or fame. It was about using her gifts to serve others, speak truth, and reflect Christ. Her journey becomes a story of grace, restoration, purpose, and learning that genuine influence comes not from a spotlight, but from the light one carries into the lives of others.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1968525653
• ISBN13: 9781968525651
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Digital Book Publishings
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 19 years