The postcard to be read with needle and thread
For sewists who love elevated results and calm guidance.
Short, thoughtful notes — so you stay inspired, informed, and one step ahead.
A note worth opening
Every time a postcard lands in your inbox, it’s like a little pause. A moment to connect with your passion, away from the noise. Inside, you’ll find the world of Looks & DIY: ideas that inspire, patterns on the horizon, and those small lessons that make a big difference in your projects. It’s your front-row seat to everything that’s coming.
You’ll receive:
- New pattern drops, so you don’t miss releases
- New YouTube classes sent to you directly
- Sewing techniques + finishing tips you’ll actually use
- Behind-the-scenes + thoughtful recommendations
- Occasional offers (only when they’re genuinely worth it)
- Looks and DIY Magazine launch updates + newly published articles
If you love elevated sewing, you’ll feel at home here.
The Postcard is for you, because
You want store-bought results that fit you, with handmade pride
You like a teacher-at-your-side vibe
You prefer quality over quantity
You want to be the first to know when something new drops
Written by
ESTHER MARTÍNEZ
The postcard is where I share the calm and useful things I would tell you in person, as if we were meeting one afternoon for coffee or tea.
I like to write by hand and always have my paper diary with me.
Let me introduce myself, I’m Esther, sewing and patternmaking instructor and the designer behind Looks and DIY patterns. And I’m your pen pal too!
I have a degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Zaragoza, but at a point in my life where I was sunk I decided to redirect it. I made my passion my profession, I graduated in Pattern Making and Fashion Design. In 2021 I got the extraordinary prize of the Autonomous Community of Aragon (Spain) and in 2022 I was a finalist in the Elle Talent Project Contest.
Here, in this space, my goal is to guide you through the process of making each garment. Sharing simple, clear, and proven techniques to help you build a wardrobe that fits you like a glove—made with your own hands.
In this community, sewing is our moment. Will you join us?
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See you in your inbox, Esther.
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