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For my open inquiry, I’ve decided to work on furthering my sewing skills. In the past I have made a couple tote bags, a couple shirts, a dress (with lots of help), MANY drawstring bags, and more alterations than I can count. This all began with a fascination with embroidery, which led to mending, a comic about my great need to sew, owning FIVE sewing machines, and finally making a giant quilt with about 2000 squares. A big focus for my sewing is sustainability. Through slow fashion, I am better able to understand the work that goes into making clothing, I can choose my fabrics thoughtfully, usually opting for secondhand, and I value my clothing more. Almost all the clothing and fabric I buy is second hand, which is very important to my practice.
So, my plan is to make a quilted jacket! Incorporating my love of quilting, clothing, and sustainability, as all the material I will use will be secondhand and scrap fabric.
