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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

Tela de seda blanca con pliegues suaves y brillo natural
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Silk: which garments call for it (and which do not)

Silk is not for just any garment. We tell you which projects it works best for and which call for another fabric.

Tela satinada de tono rosado empolvado con pliegues brillantes
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Satin: when to choose it and when another fabric is better

Satin looks stunning, but it is not right for everything. We tell you when to choose it and when it is better to go for another fabric.

Manos guiando una tela bajo el prensatelas de una máquina de coser
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Learning to sew in a day: what you can and cannot learn

In one day you will not become a seamstress, but you will lose your fear of the machine and finish a piece of your own. Here is what there is time to learn.

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Cotton: advantages and disadvantages (and when to choose it)

Cotton is a great fabric, but it is not perfect. We go over its advantages and disadvantages so you can choose well.

Tela de seda color marfil con pliegues y una caída fluida
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Silk: history, types and why it is so special

Silk is one of the oldest and most prized fibres. We go through its history, its main types and which garments it is used for.

Neceser rosa con volante y cremallera dorada, hecho en un taller de costura de BERA
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Start with accessories: the fastest way to learn to sew

A makeup pouch or a bag teaches almost the same as a dress, in one afternoon and without gambling half a length of fabric.

Japanese Knot Bag en terciopelo verde con flecos rosas
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What to expect from your first sewing workshop: an afternoon from start to finish

How a first sewing workshop unfolds, step by step, and what is worth knowing to arrive relaxed.

Neceser con volante en tela blanca con ikat lila y naranja
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Learning to sew as an adult: why it’s never too late and how to start

Four common fears when starting to sew as an adult, and why none of them should hold you back.

Tela de satén color crema con pliegues suaves y reflejos de luz
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Satin: what it is, how it is made and where it comes from

Satin is famous for its sheen and drape, but it is not a fibre, it is a way of weaving. We explain what that means and which types there are.