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. […]
At the end of 2022, for the first time, I planned what I wanted to achieve in sewing for 2023. Although I like to plan, I had never made an annual plan aimed at sewing. I was motivated by many things, including a challenge circulating on social media known as the «Make Nine Sewing Challenge.» […]
«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 […]
If you are a fashion lover or sewing addict like me, you probably know of the famous reality TV Show Project Runway. In case you are not familiar with the show, it’s an American Reality TV show focused on Fashion Design. It was a very popular show that lasted 19 seasons. I particularly remember Ashley’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
The wonderful connection between a father and his children in Talleres de Marquesina Alex Martínez, Yulliane’s husband and father of Ian (12), Lucas (10), and twins Elías and Lia Stella (5) is originally from Jayuya, Puerto Rico. He is a geologist, teacher, maker, and a fan of learning new things. Currently, Alex is the computer […]
Making the clothes he really wanted to wear This month we want to showcase the inspiring sewing journey of Duane MacLeod. Duane lives in Maine, USA and is a father and a grandfather. For 11 years he has been sewing his clothing with his personal style. Let’s meet Duane! Duane MacLeod Hand made outerwear Instagram […]
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