Donatella Versace Quotes

Making your own clothes is great - but don't make everything, or I'll be out of a job!

So for years I kept mum about my passion for needle arts.

A piece of fabric can get me going.

When I was younger, my grandma taught me how to cut patterns and sew.

My mother was kept very busy with her sewing; sometimes she would have another woman helping her.

My mom, the fabulous Bertie Kinsey, is an amazing seamstress. She quilts and sews and is so crafty. We call her the Southern Martha Stewart!

I am a good sewer. My mother taught me how to sew.

I've always been creative - I baked, knitted and crocheted with my mum and grandma.

I definitely want to design clothes at one point.

I've learned a tremendous amount over the years by watching designers work. I now have a good understanding of what sits well on the body, not to mention the importance of a great cut and quality.

I drape a lot. I cut. I have to touch. For me, it's almost impossible to start without that.

I'm not a typical couturier, although I really respect them.

I'd like mostly stuff for design, because I like to design clothing.

I remember an old Singer sewing machine at home that belonged to my grandmother. It had a pedal. My mom taught me how to use it when I was 12 years old. I used to find it so intriguing, how a flat piece of material could be made into an object that had so many uses.

I was always interested in making clothing that is worn by people in the real world.

I love fashion, and I've always wanted to do costume design, but I'm in jeans and T-shirts most of the time.

I'm known for color and prints and embroideries.

With fashion, you really need to understand the aspects of construction. Not just design on an iPad.

I am working on a dress sock line of funky, colorful, cool designs.

Designing was always something I was interested in. I studied fashion design in high school as well as how to sew.

I guess I get bored easily, and thank God. I don't want to all my life pound only the same key, although some artists do it very effectively. I'm not trying to denigrate anybody.

I can knit quite well. I make really long scarves.

I really like structured coats and layered scarves, and I especially love cashmere sweaters.

I love playing around with vintage fabrics and lace.

My mom taught me how to sew when I was 2 or 3, so I've been sewing for as long as I can remember.