«The pattern is great for beginners, it’s ideal for someone who wants to have a first try at making underwear or for someone who wants to experiment with stretch fabrics» If you want to design your own underwear, the Harry boxer briefs and trunks is the perfect pattern! In less than 1 1/2 hours you […]
Those who know me know how much I love sewing. I started sewing out of love and over time it became my way of generating income. While I was in middle school, I already made ties with scraps of fabric, applying the *»zero waste»* philosophy when no one used that term yet. While I was […]
Hey there! We all need something fun to do in our spare time, am I right? Some enjoy gardening, others are all about sports, but for me, sewing is where it’s at! Whether you’re looking to stitch up some cute crafts just for fun or even make some cash on the side, sewing’s got you […]
I am very happy to share with you my most recent sewing project, the pattern of the month of February 2023, the Juany shirt from Sirena Patterns. As soon as I saw the pattern I thought of the many combinations that can be made with different items of clothing and the variety of fabrics that […]
I like to believe that sewing is a love language. It’s also chaos and order. It’s bond, community, freedom and creativity, mental health and wellness. Examples of sewing as a love language are a grandmother sewing for her grandkids or a mother sewing for her kids. Any person sewing something for themselves it’s a love […]
For as long as I can remember I have loved sewing. I was about 7 or 8 years old when they gave me a toy sewing machine. I remember even the store where they bought it, La Alhambra. It was my favorite toy along with barbies and paper dolls. My other friends had store bought […]
During the month of September, the Sirena Patterns community is joining sewing vlogger Marisol De Jesús from Mari Sews in #ProjectDressAGirl2022. This is such an amazing event! Let’s meet Mari and get more details on #ProjectDressAGirl2022. Meet Mari De Jesús Besides being a full-time worker, a mother and a wife, Marisol De Jesús is a […]
As part of our environmental responsibility, it is in our hands to give a second life to pieces of clothing and/or accessories that have been discarded by other people. There are many benefits that can be derived from the practice of sustainability in the textile industry. We contribute to the local market, we reduce CO2 […]
Last June, the third class of he Certification in Elastic Fabrics Clothing Design and Pattern Making of Tommie Hernández’s Fashion Academy graduated.The event took place at Entre Tapas Restaurant and was animated by the top model Aideliz Hidalgo. For this event, each student designed and made a mini collection of three outfits, each inspired by […]
When I go shopping I don’t always have time to read each label to make the best decision regarding sustainability before buying. Having a list of brands that work from and for sustainability in Puerto Rico facilitates the process of looking for sustainable alternatives before making the decision to buy. Here I provide you with […]
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