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The Assembly Line sewing journal is a collection of sewing tutorials, styling ideas, tips and tricks for The Assembly Line’s sewing patterns.
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Full Bust Adjustment Part 2 – Bodice with Darts
If you read the previous post on full bust adjustments (FBA) for dartless bodices (like the Cuff Top), you may have wondered how to make an FBA for a bodice that already has a dart (like the Multi Sleeve Midi Dress). The wait is over! Read on to learn how to do an FBA on…
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The noble art of scrap busting – five ways to use your leftover fabric
Do you have constantly growing fabric stash and no idea what to do with it? We are here to help you be your most stash-tastic self! To use every scrap of fabric is not only sustainable sewing – it can also be a lot of fun! 1. Make a bag (or many) Our new free…
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Meet the founder: Anki Josefsson
She’s all about shining a spotlight on others. But the TAL team has finally persuaded Anki to talk a little about herself: Her personal style, her best sewing tip, why she founded The Assembly Line, and more. What does fashion mean to you? – Fashion is about attitude. I love when the clothes one wears…
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Meet a Maker: Spence Anne Moore
How did you first get into sewing? I first got into sewing about 10 years ago, at that point I was interested in making things like bags, and doing technical work. I was sewing on a 100 year old industrial walking foot, and working with Cordura. It was really a different world from what I’m…
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7 awesome remakes to inspire you to make your own clothes
Create a Cuff top out of a vintage wildflower tablecloth or remake your husband’s jeans to a new pair of Almost Long trousers! Your imagination is the limit. Be stash-tastic! Have another go-through of your fabric stash and a re-think of old clothes and curtains. Go thrift shopping! Second hand stores are often filled with…
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Made by Juud: The perfect me-made autumn outfit
Autumn and a new season often includes an urge to update your wardrobe.This longing also hit our super-maker Juud, who planned and made a whole outfit from her favourite TAL patterns. Her talent and creativity is a never ending source of amazement, so we thought we would let Juud inspire you to start making your own clothes…
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