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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.

Tela de seda blanca con pliegues y reflejos suaves
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How to sew silk without ruining it: a guide to get started

Sewing silk is daunting, but it can be done calmly. A practical guide covering needle, thread, cutting, stitch and iron.

Tijeras de sastre plateadas abiertas sobre un fondo claro
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How to sew satin without it sliding away

Satin slips, but there is a fix. Tips on needle, thread, cutting and ironing to sew it with a little more calm.

Primer plano de una máquina de coser con los dedos guiando la tela bajo el prensatelas
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Sewing alone or with company: what changes when someone watches your stitch

Sewing alone is a pleasure, but when you are learning, having someone beside you changes your questions, your pace and your drive to finish.

Máquina de coser antigua negra con detalles dorados y un carrete de hilo naranja
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How to sew cotton without mistakes: a step-by-step guide

Sewing cotton is simple if you look after a few details. A practical guide covering needle, thread, stitch and iron.

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.

Primer plano de un tejido de algodón azul con la trama visible
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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.