https://joyshandmadecloset.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-01-15 https://joyshandmadecloset.com/blog/blog-post-title-one-93h3k monthly 0.5 2021-01-14 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff3b387e6e2a3419cf3db6c/5fffaaf1cf57f52a5196c17b/60005c7033e39e573aea4146/1610636410955/22MG_1597.jpg Blog - The Cielo Top https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff3b387e6e2a3419cf3db6c/5fffaaf1cf57f52a5196c17b/60005c7026ee6230e337b10d/1610636412968/IMG_1587.jpg Blog - The Cielo Top https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff3b387e6e2a3419cf3db6c/5fffaaf1cf57f52a5196c17b/5fffaaf1fa03ae558178c62d/1610591418292/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog - The Cielo Top https://joyshandmadecloset.com/about daily 0.75 2021-02-14 https://joyshandmadecloset.com/the-clothes daily 1.0 2021-02-01 https://joyshandmadecloset.com/the-clothes/67f45e26-9b6f-4358-92d8-01f3c4091410-a2tbn-w8wst monthly 0.5 2021-01-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff3b387e6e2a3419cf3db6c/t/5fffd0b39484da354bb52ff0/1610601091844/ The Clothes - Building a Handmade Closet - Pattern Selection Some sewists buy fabric and then find projects, others look for projects then fabric. I am definitely in the latter group as I find it contributes to less waste and clutter. I get most of my pattern inspo from Instagram. I found a few individuals that have a similar style to what I like to wear and after I started following them, the algorithm picked up the rest ;). My favorite pattern companies so far have been: Closet Core, Papercut, Megan Nielsen, République du Chiffon, and Deer and Doe. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff3b387e6e2a3419cf3db6c/t/5fffcd0ac4c46034a455622a/1610594523755/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-08%2Bat%2B1.56.45%2BPM.jpg The Clothes - Building a Handmade Closet - Fabric Selection This is quite possibly my faaaav part of a new project. I love finding that perfect fabric in that perfect colour! I probably spend way too much time browsing ha! but it’s something I find fun to do while I watch TV. One thing that is very important to me is choosing fabric that is as sustainable as I can find. That could mean different things as environmental impact and ecological footprint can be really difficult to gauge, especially when it comes to fabric production. At this point, I do my best to select fabrics that are at the very least made out of natural fibers (cotton, linen, hemp…etc). If they are certified organic or are sustainably produced, that’s even better - I will be making exceptions for technical wear. The other important part of fabric selection for me is that it’s purchased from a small business. I buy most of my fabric at my local shop Fabrications. I also regularly use Mulberry and MacNab (Hamilton, ON) and Blackbird Fabrics (Vancouver, BC), as they often carry a different selection. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff3b387e6e2a3419cf3db6c/t/5fffd164083bda4cd204b7e9/1610600823812/IMG_7039.jpg The Clothes - Building a Handmade Closet - Fabric and Pattern Prep One thing you learn very quickly is that sewing is really 90% measuring, cutting, and pinning. The actual sewing part can be quite insignificant in terms of time. I have to do a lot of adjustments as most patterns are drafted for individuals that are 5’5” or taller. I’m slowly learning how to do this and the process has definitely gotten faster. I will be dedicating most of my blog to this part of the process. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff3b387e6e2a3419cf3db6c/t/5ff7916bba488466ca827298/1610593971523/IMG_4521.jpeg The Clothes - Building a Handmade Closet - The Finishing Touches The final part of the process is adding some details. 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