{"id":62,"date":"2019-08-23T15:49:33","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T15:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tianascloset.com\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2025-06-24T14:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T21:28:14","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"My story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dear Readers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi there, and welcome!<br>It\u2019s truly an honor to have you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve found your way to this little corner of the internet, chances are you\u2019re a sewing lover\u2014just like me\u2014on the hunt for <em>free<\/em>, <em>high-quality sewing patterns<\/em>. You\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Big Brands to Big Dreams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting Tiana\u2019s Closet, I spent over a decade working as a professional pattern maker in Vietnam. You know those clothing labels that say \u201cMade in Vietnam\u201d from brands like <strong>Zara, H&amp;M, Mango<\/strong>, or <strong>Massimo Dutti<\/strong>? I was part of the team behind those garments\u2014turning designers\u2019 visions from Europe and North America into production-ready patterns. My job was precise, technical, and deeply creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, I made a big move\u2014immigrating to Canada and starting a new chapter. But I couldn\u2019t leave behind my passion. Instead of making patterns for someone else\u2019s designs, I wanted to create my <em>own<\/em>. So I opened a small studio in Vancouver and began offering custom-made clothing. And in the quiet moments in between client projects, I rediscovered my favorite part of the job: designing, experimenting, and watching flat sketches come to life in 3D form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-Quality Patterns, the Professional Way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every pattern you\u2019ll find on Tiana\u2019s Closet is created with the same care and precision I used in my industry days. I work with <strong>Optitex <\/strong>and <strong>Clo3D<\/strong>, professional pattern-making softwares that simulates garments on 3D models. This means I can fine-tune the fit <em>before<\/em> the first stitch is made\u2014saving you time, money, and reducing fabric waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, I use updated body measurement data that\u2019s widely adopted by global fashion companies, so you can count on accurate, well-fitting patterns every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Designs for the Whole Family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Tiana\u2019s Closet, you\u2019ll find a growing library of free sewing patterns for <strong>women\u2019s, men\u2019s, and children\u2019s wear<\/strong>. Many of them are inspired by real-life needs\u2014what my family wears, what my clients request, or simply what brings me joy to create. Most are <strong>beginner-friendly<\/strong>, with clear instructions and practical silhouettes, so you can enjoy the process whether you\u2019re just starting out or a seasoned maker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for visiting and supporting my passion project. I hope my patterns bring a little extra joy to your sewing journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy sewing,<br><strong>Tiana<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Readers, Hi there, and welcome!It\u2019s truly an honor to have you here. If you\u2019ve found your way to this little corner of the internet, chances are you\u2019re a sewing lover\u2014just like me\u2014on the hunt for free, high-quality sewing patterns. You\u2019ve come to the right place! 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