Sewing Journey
From Beginner to Suit Making
Learning fabric arts from complete beginner to creating a tailored jacket and trousers. A journey through traditional techniques, wool dyeing, and the meditative process of working with textile.
The Complete Suit
Hand-dyed wool transformed into a tailored jacket and trousers. From selecting the raw fabric to the final pressing, each step connected me to centuries of textile tradition.
The Learning Journey
Starting from Zero
In early 2024, I had never touched a sewing machine. What started as curiosity became a deep dive into the art of garment construction.
Learning from Masters
Worked with experienced teachers who shared decades of knowledge, from basic stitches to advanced tailoring techniques.
Dyeing My Own Wool
Learned traditional wool dyeing techniques to create the perfect color for my suit fabric, connecting with centuries-old textile arts.
Tailored Garments
Completed a jacket and trousers from hand-dyed wool, applying traditional tailoring methods and construction techniques.
Skills Developed
Fabric Techniques
- Wool dyeing with natural materials
- Pattern drafting and fitting
- Traditional tailoring construction
- Fabric grain and drape understanding
- Hand-sewing techniques
- Professional pressing methods
The Process
- Working with natural materials
- Understanding fabric behavior
- Patience in slow creation
- Connection to textile heritage
Working with Fabric
Natural Dyeing Process
Learning traditional wool dyeing connected me to textile heritage spanning centuries. Working with natural materials and understanding how fiber accepts color became as important as the sewing itself.
Fabric as Medium
Each textile has its own behavior—how it drapes, responds to heat, holds a crease. Understanding these qualities transforms fabric from material into creative medium.