http://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca Recent blog posts from my shop. en-US 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. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:02:29 -0400 https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1413164296604/slow-stitch-sundays-patchwork-with https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1413164296604/slow-stitch-sundays-patchwork-with?pub=1759676549 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. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:29:07 -0400 https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1411326730361/slow-stitch-sundays-a-look-back-at https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1411326730361/slow-stitch-sundays-a-look-back-at?pub=1759073347 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. Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:03:02 -0400 https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1409839359857/the-slow-stitchers-guide-to-reduce-reuse https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1409839359857/the-slow-stitchers-guide-to-reduce-reuse?pub=1758466982 Denim never really wears out, it just waits for a second life. With a few mindful stitches, your old jeans or jackets can become vests, pillows, or everyday accessories that carry their history forward. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:20:08 -0400 https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1408157140252/slow-stitch-sundays-giving-old-denim-a https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1408157140252/slow-stitch-sundays-giving-old-denim-a?pub=1757870408 Transform cherished clothing into memory quilts, pillows, and keepsakes like teddy bear jackets - handmade to honor love, loss, and remembrance. Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:10:06 -0400 https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1407069509479/slow-stitch-sundays-stitching-memories https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1407069509479/slow-stitch-sundays-stitching-memories?pub=1757261406 In a world that rushes, hand finishing invites us to slow down. Each stitch is a moment of stillness, a reminder that beauty is often found in the details. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:31:18 -0400 https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1405146039235/the-beauty-of-hand-finishing https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1405146039235/the-beauty-of-hand-finishing?pub=1756661478 From digital draft to paper pattern, there’s a quiet joy in watching a design move from screen to scissors. Using Clo3D and Illustrator, I shape and refine ideas, then print, tape, and cut them into something tangible - a mindful ritual that reminds me why slow fashion is as much about the process as the finished garment. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:31:22 -0400 https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1403410348253/slow-stitch-sundays-from-digital-draft https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1403410348253/slow-stitch-sundays-from-digital-draft?pub=1756049482 Discover why handmade fashion is leading the way in sustainable style and how investing in slow fashion supports individuality, craftsmanship, and the planet. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:56:23 -0400 https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1402163612099/why-handmade-fashion-is-the-future-of https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1402163612099/why-handmade-fashion-is-the-future-of?pub=1755456983 Feeling uninspired with your sewing or creative work? You’re not alone. Here are 5 simple ways to beat creative burnout, spark new ideas, and fall in love with making again. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:53:46 -0400 https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1399845505410/when-the-spark-fades-what-to-do-when https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1399845505410/when-the-spark-fades-what-to-do-when?pub=1754837626 Bodies change, and your clothes should keep up. Whether it's letting out a seam or adding a stylish panel, making garments bigger is a smart, sustainable way to stay comfortable and confident in what you wear. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:24:52 -0400 https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1398260247845/let-it-out-making-your-clothes-bigger https://www.giselleclothingdesign.ca/post/1398260247845/let-it-out-making-your-clothes-bigger?pub=1754238292