• 5 Free Downloads to Create Your Own Clothes
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    5 Free Downloads to Create Your Own Clothes

    Looking to add a personal touch to your style? Download these 5 free resources to help you create your own clothes effortlessly. You don't like how second hand clothes smell of their previous owner? You don't like the prize tags attached to high fashion wear? Do you save grandma's clothes in a dusty drawer (and you are ready to break them all apart)? Then you comply with all the prerequisites necessary to become a fashion designer! Free PDF Sewing Pattern to Make Your Own Bomber Jacket

  • Specific rules for patterns, what they are and how to use them (Free download)
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    Specific rules for patterns, what they are and how to use them (Free download)

    I'm Flor Tregnaghi, and today I'm excited to share with you my experience with one of the most important tools in patternmaking: rulers! Let's start at the beginning, what is patternmaking? Well, it's the magic behind tailoring, the ability to transform creative ideas into tangible molds that will become unique garments. And to enter this exciting journey, we need our trusted tools: the rulers!

  • Iris Apfel: A Legacy of Style and Creativity that Transcends Decades
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    Iris Apfel: A Legacy of Style and Creativity that Transcends Decades

    The fashion world mourns the recent loss of a true iconoclast, Iris Apfel, who passed away at the breathtaking age of 102. Her life was marked by an unbridled passion for fashion and design, creating a legacy that goes beyond simply choosing clothes. Iris was not only a woman of singular style, but a lasting influence in the industry and an advocate for individuality.

  • Coco Chanel's Revolution in Fashion
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    Coco Chanel's Revolution in Fashion

    Dive into the story of Coco Chanel, a woman who transformed the world of fashion. On August 19, 1883, Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, who became known worldwide as Coco Chanel, was born in Saumur, France, an iconic figure in the fashion world who revolutionized the industry and left an eternal impact. Her influence endures to this day and her legacy continues to be a source of inspiration for designers and fashion lovers around the world.]Dive into the story of Coco Chanel, a woman who transformed the world of fashion.

  • Free Download: Pattern Cutting Manual
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    Free Download: Pattern Cutting Manual

    Pattern cutting is the art of making your fashion design ideas become a tactile reality. If you are tired of envisioning groundbreaking garments that only models in your head can wear, it might be time to finally put together clothing that someone might actually be able to dress in. Reagen Evans and the charitable free manual he gifts us through this article might just be the answer to your prayers (poor things, always praying for charitable downloadables!).

  • Carry Your Canvas Anywhere: Unveiling the Enchantment of Lunéville Embroidery
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    Carry Your Canvas Anywhere: Unveiling the Enchantment of Lunéville Embroidery

    Lunéville crochet embroidery is much more than a simple technique; it is an exciting journey that allows you to embroider wherever you want and however you want. Imagine being able to take your canvas with you and create unique pieces in any corner of the world. This is the magic that Lunéville embroidery offers! A creative freedom that breaks barriers and adapts to any lifestyle.

  • The Costume Design in "Poor Things"
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    The Costume Design in "Poor Things"

    The new cinematographic sensation has arrived! An unusual coming-of-age story, stylized down to the last pin. In this article, we'll leave the hidden meanings aside.... They're pretty obvious anyway, you don't need me for that...! We will focus instead, on the direct influences Holly Waddington took into account to design costumes both Victorian and modernist. Poor Stylists

  • The 10 Best Fashion Designers of All Time
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    The 10 Best Fashion Designers of All Time

    We are in Fashion Season, with new fashion week celebrations and spontaneous catwalks appearing on every corner of your city. Fashion conscientiousness is now unescapable! So, you better know what icon influenced your look and whole wardrobe before you dare, plant your stinky foot on the sidewalk. "Better safe than sorry" - Christian Dior, The first person in history to ever otter the now indispensable saying. Only Christian could start a trend before he was even born...

  • 14 Websites to Download Free Sewing Patterns
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    14 Websites to Download Free Sewing Patterns

    Discover the 14 best websites to download free sewing patterns to find the perfect design for your next project! The Internet is a wonderful source to grow in the world of creative sewing. There are countless websites where you can find the right sewing pattern for each of your projects, as well as an infinite number of sewing tools. To help you keep growing in this field, we have made a compilation of 14 websites where you can download free sewing patterns. Enjoy them! Websites in Spanish Patronde

  • What Are the Stitch Types for Machine Sewing?
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    What Are the Stitch Types for Machine Sewing?

    Discover the different types of stitches used in machine sewing in this article. Machine sewing is an art that combines precision and creativity and knowing the different types of stitches is essential to master this skill. In this article, we tell you about some of the most commonly used stitch types in machine sewing, from the basic straight stitch to the versatile tricot stitch. In addition, we'll highlight the importance of understanding these sewing concepts to take your textile projects to the next level. Types of Machine Stitches

  • Measurement Chart: The ABC's of Pattern Making
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    Measurement Chart: The ABC's of Pattern Making

    Hi, I'm Flor Tregnaghi, and through this article I'll share some of the secrets behind creating perfectly fitted garments, plus, I'll share with you a totally free pattern making chart. Get ready for a journey full of tricks, tips and a lot of good vibes, here we go! 🌟

  • 18 Different Types of Fabric
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    18 Different Types of Fabric

    Embark on a fabric odyssey! Explore the vast world of materials shaping the clothing industry. Have you ever heard of polyester? Okay, that’s an easy one. What about UV protective fiber? Well, you're in for a treat! We’re here to spice up your textile knowledge and dive into the vibrant world of fabrics that make your wardrobe pop! Join us on this fascinating journey as we unravel the textile tales, from the comfy realms of cotton to the luxurious landscapes of silk. You’ll discover the intricacies of fibers, blends and special-purpose fabrics that form the foundation of the clothing we wear. So, button up, and let’s roll!

  • The Main Fashion Trends for 2024: A Perspective from André Boffano
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    The Main Fashion Trends for 2024: A Perspective from André Boffano

    As someone passionate about fashion and a professional who has dedicated his life to the fashion world, it's a pleasure to share with you the main trends that will shape the fashion scene in 2024. In this article, I will explore the trends involving brands, branding, and styles, based on my experience as the founder of MODEM and a creative consultant for fashion brands.

  • T-Shirt Printing Platforms
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    T-Shirt Printing Platforms

    Producing your designs is the biggest and most fun step that distinguishes a small hobby (you having fun at your computer designing t-shirts) from a small or large venture.

  • What Does Camp Mean in Fashion?
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    What Does Camp Mean in Fashion?

    Learn about camp aesthetics and their significance for the LGTBQIA+ community It's May 6, 2019, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Diverse artists, creatives, and millionaires gather at the Metropolitan Museum to attend the prestigious Met Gala. The event's red carpet is packed with vibrant gowns and eye-catching shapes. The Met Gala is a fundraising event for the Costume Institute–a branch of the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art that is responsible for documenting major achievements in fashion and trends. Organized by Vogue magazine, it is one of the most extravagant balls in the world. It is also one of the most important days of the year for fashion enthusiasts and internet users, who will analyze every outfit. In May 2019, the theme was "Camp: Notes on Fashion," inspired by American writer and philosopher Susan Sontag's 1964 essay Notes on Camp. In this essay, Sontag, now considered the leading expert on the subject, defined the camp aesthetic and its significance.