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How to Start Sewing From Scratch: The Ultimate Guide

Mano señalando las marcas de un patrón de costura trazado sobre papel

How to Read and Interpret Sewing Patterns

Detalle de una máquina de coser mientras se ajusta el hilo

Find the perfect machine to start sewing or take the next step.

BERA Journal | Modern Sewing, DIY Fashion & Pattern Tutorials

Tienda de Zara en la calle de la Princesa, en Madrid, al atardecer
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John Galliano x Zara: when fast fashion learns to sew again

Galliano takes apart old Zara garments and rebuilds them with haute couture techniques. We tell you what he has launched and what you can learn from him for your own clothes.

Dos personas eligiendo telas frente a un panel de inspiración
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A creative plan with friends: why a sewing workshop works so well

Why a sewing workshop is a different kind of plan with friends or as a couple, and how to organise it without any fuss.

Manos montando una prenda hilvanada sobre un maniquí
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Why sew your own clothes and accessories (beyond saving money)

Sewing your clothes and accessories is about more than saving money: it means choosing fabrics, fitting your own measurements and extending the life of what you own.

Manos entre bobinas de hilo de colores
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Sewing as a Pause: Why Crafts Feel So Good

Why sewing and making things with your hands has become a pause for so many people, and how to start without pressure.