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A sewing world built around what you want tocreatelearnimagineexplore
Patterns, courses, resources and fashion inspiration.
Follow the thread and find what fits where you are now.
01 / THE ROADMAP
New to sewing your own clothes?
If you’re trying to figure everything out on your own and learn everything at once, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Discover what to focus on first, understand the foundations, and take your first steps into garment sewing with the free 5-day sewing course.
02 / MADE BY ME
What if every garment brought you one step closer?
One skill builds on another. One project prepares you for the next.
That’s the idea behind The Capsule Wardrobe Sewing Course: you’ll learn to create versatile, coordinated garments while developing the sewing skills to build a wardrobe you’ll be proud to wear.
03 / SEWING PATTERNS
Love the design. Enjoy the making.
Discover sewing patterns that make you excited to start, enjoy learning new techniques along the way, and celebrate the moment you finally wear what you’ve made.
04 / ZIPPERPEDIA
Does sewing a zipper make you hesitate?
From your very first zipper to the one that never seems to sit quite right, every question has an answer.
Discover The Zipperpedia, a visual guide that helps you sew with confidence and achieve beautifully finished zippers.
A Note from the Founder
On fashion, sewing & the joy of creating
When you understand how clothes are made, you begin to see fashion differently. That’s what I’ve always loved about sewing: noticing the details, appreciating the construction, and imagining all the possibilities of creating something with your own hands.
I’m Esther Martínez, an award-winning sewing instructor and pattern designer.
What began as a personal creative project in 2015 has grown into a space where fashion, design, and sewing come together. Through sewing patterns, courses, resources, and creative inspiration, I want to encourage you to explore new ideas, develop your skills, and discover what you can create with your own hands.
Looks is the fashion that inspires you. DIY is the power to make it your own.
Esther Martínez
Founder of Looks and DIY
Ready to start your own thread?