Juanita Guerra Arellano
Juanita’s Nähbox
Graz, Styria, Austria · Vienna, Austria
talweg 1, 8046 Graz
Juanita’s Nähbox is a colourful creative sewing studio in Graz, Austria, founded by Colombian-born architect and fashion designer Juanita Guerra Arellano. Through upcycling, textile repair, redesign and hands-on workshops, we give clothes a second life, connect cultures and inspire people to create more sustainably. Home of REWARE Graz, an innovative fashion circularity project.
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- Spanish. German. English. Italian. Portugies
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- 2–5 people
About the practice
Juanita’s Nähbox – Where Creativity, Cultures and Sustainability Meet My name is Juanita Guerra Arellano. I was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and today I call Austria my home. I am an architect, fashion designer, entrepreneur and passionate believer in the power of creativity to connect people and transform our world. I founded Juanita’s Nähbox in Graz with a simple philosophy: Be Creative. Be Authentic. Be Yourself. Be Unique. For me, sewing is much more than joining pieces of fabric. It is about connecting people, cultures, generations and stories. At Juanita’s Nähbox, we give forgotten textiles and pre-loved garments a second life through upcycling, creative redesign, visible mending, alterations and sewing workshops. We work with denim, vintage fabrics, textile remnants, traditional textiles and materials collected through my travels around the world. I love combining cultural craftsmanship with contemporary design, especially techniques such as Japanese Sashiko embroidery and creative textile repair. Our workshops welcome children, adults, beginners, families and companies. We believe that sharing knowledge and teaching practical skills empowers people to consume more consciously, repair what they already own and discover the joy of creating something with their own hands. Our Next Chapter: REWARE Graz I am currently developing REWARE Graz, a digital fashion circularity project that aims to make upcycling accessible to everyone. The vision is simple: take a picture of a garment you already own, discover creative redesign possibilities, and learn how to transform it into something new. REWARE aims to connect digital innovation with traditional craftsmanship, local makers, sewing workshops and a growing network of textile professionals. REthink. REdesign. REmake. REwear. REWARE. I believe the future of fashion is not only about creating something new. It is about rediscovering the value of what we already have. From Colombia to Austria, and through the many cultures that inspire my work, I want to show that creativity has no borders. Because every piece of fabric has a story. And every story deserves another chapter. With love and creativity from Graz, Austria, Juanita Guerra Arellano Founder of Juanita’s Nähbox & REWARE Graz
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