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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

Retrato en blanco y negro de Donatella Versace en la gala Time 100 de 2010
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Donatella Versace Is Preparing Her Own Brand: What We Know So Far

After almost 30 years at the helm of Versace, Donatella is launching a new fashion and beauty brand with Revolve. We go over what has been announced and what’s still to come.

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.

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.