I’ve always thought that to do something well, you have to study. No matter how much you’ve learned about a subject, a profession, or a hobby, there’s always something new to discover and learn. We learn even from the mistakes we make or that others make. But… if we can avoid them, all the better. […]
I’ve been sewing since I was very little. First with a blue toy sewing machine and then by hand. My first stitches by hand were taught to me by my mom. She taught me how to sew buttons, make buttonholes, make hems, and mend. She didn’t sew on a machine, but she did other tasks […]
Last May on the Podcast «Love to Sew» Helen Wilkinson and Caroline Somos, discussed different sewing topics using the famous game, This or That. After this, the sewing version of the game has continued on Instagram and YouTube. I started to think, and what are my sewing preferences? Believe it or not, it wasn’t that […]
I accept it, I am a fan of sewing “vloggers”, especially if they are “YouTubers”. I can spend hours watching and/or listening to them. A “vlogger” is a person who shares their opinions and facts about their life in video format. When they do so using YouTube, they are known as “YouTubers.” I think I […]
When we start sewing we get so excited that sometimes we don’t take into consideration certain aspects of preparation. Yes, it can be boring, I know it from experience. Through the years that I have been sewing I have walked that path over and over again. I keep learning, the day I stop learning, it […]
Do you follow fashion trends? Do you immediately run to look for what is in fashion? Did you know that with the superpower of sewing you can recreate the latest fashion trend? And what if we recreate the trends for summer using the patterns from Sirena Patterns. Let’s start with the accessories. One of the […]
The expression prêt-à-porter refers to clothing produced in series and ready to wear. This means that prêt-à-porter garments are not personalized or exclusive and are available in stores or warehouses. Also linked to the English phrase ready to wear, the prêt-à-porter element is attributed to Pierre Cardín. It began to be used in 1950 with […]
Many people are already familiar with sewing but simply make pieces using commercial patterns. If you’re determined to unleash your imagination and start creating your own designs, I’m here to help! I am Tommie Hernández and I have been a fashion designer for more than 25 years and for many years I sold my clothing […]
Have you ever felt frustrated or stuck in your creative process? We know that stimulating creativity can be a challenge, but it’s an effort that’s worth it. Here are six effective ways to stimulate your creativity and overcome mental blocks. Don’t settle for waiting for inspiration to come, take action and start exploring new ways […]
Have you ever wondered what has been the role of women in sewing? Let’s start first with the history of sewing. Hand sewing began more than 25,000 years ago. The first needles were made with animal bones or horns and the thread with animal tendons. The tanned skins of the animals were attached to each […]
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