Get your wardrobe holiday-ready with quick, sustainable fixes. From hemming and waist adjustments to strap tweaks and hand-stitched embellishments, these easy alterations can be done in under an hour and breathe new life into the pieces you already love.

Discover how I turn pre-loved fabrics into one-of-a-kind, vintage-inspired garments. In this Slow Stitch Sunday behind-the-scenes, I walk you through my full design process, from the first sketch to the final stitch, using sustainable methods, handmade craftsmanship, and intentional slow fashion practices.

Step inside my studio for Slow Stitch Sunday and discover the heart behind Giselle Clothing Design. In this Meet the Maker post, I share my daily sewing routine, creative process, and the inspiration behind my handmade slow fashion pieces. Each garment is crafted from vintage and deadstock fabrics, stitched with care and intention. From designing and patternmaking to sewing one-of-a-kind clothing and developing future PDF sewing patterns, every day in the studio is about creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Join me behind the seams and see what goes into making truly unique, handmade fashion.

Learn how to care for and store handmade clothing season after season. Tips on mending, folding, and preserving slow-fashion garments naturally.

Renovating my new studio has become a slow, intentional process - designing a creative space that inspires focus, calm, and handmade beauty.

Discover how I choose fabrics with purpose - sourcing ethical, reclaimed, and deadstock textiles for slow, handmade fashion.

This Slow Stitch Sundays explores a mindful maker’s wardrobe reset, taking time to reflect on your handmade clothes before the holidays. Discover how to assess what to keep, mend, or rework, and find new inspiration in the pieces you already own. It’s not about decluttering, but reconnecting with your creativity and making space for what’s next. Slow fashion starts right in your own closet, one thoughtful stitch at a time.

Patchwork isn’t just sewing scraps together - it’s storytelling, self-expression, and sustainable fashion all in one. Each stitch transforms leftovers into something meaningful, personal, and eco-friendly. Discover how patchwork lets you wear your story while keeping textiles out of landfills.

This Slow Stitch Sunday, I’m revisiting some of my favourite handmade Halloween costumes - like a glittering Queen Bee, a frosty Elsa, a nostalgic Raggedy Ann, a classic I Love Lucy, and a Victorian witch straight from a gothic novel. Each costume proves that scraps, thrift finds, and a little imagination can create holiday magic - no fast fashion required.

Refresh your wardrobe without buying new. From quick repairs to creative upcycling, these simple slow fashion ideas help you reduce waste, reuse what you love, and restyle garments into something uniquely yours.