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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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How to add the Wrap jacket neckline
Since we know a few of you have experienced some difficulty with adding the neckline to the Wrap jacket we have tried to explain it a little more in detail. Referring to step 13 in your Assembly instruction. First of all, make sure you have all pattern parts cut out in the same size. If…
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Meet a Maker: Corinna Sprang
How did you first get into sewing? Through my kids. They both have been skinny babies who didn’t fit very well in most affordable ready-mades. How would you describe your personal style? Casual-chic. Which is your favourite sewing tool and why? Good question. I’m a sewing scientist and as such I love (and hoard) tools.…
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Alternate front facing for the Kaftan dress neckline
Some of you have found the facing of the Kaftan dress neckline really confusing and therefore we have created a new front facing (that fits the original pattern) together with a description of the steps. Kaftan dress alternate front facing assembly instructionAlternate front facing XS-L for papersize A4Alternate front facing XS-L for papersize US LetterAlternate…
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Sewing an Invisible (Concealed) Zipper into a Seam
Invisible zippers are sewn into a seam very closely to the zipper teeth, so that when the zipper is closed, it just looks like an ordinary seam – like no zipper is there at all! This can seem intimidating for beginner sewists, but invisible zippers have always been my favourite zip to install. This is…
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Meet a Maker: Lisa
How did you first get into sewing? I come from a family of makers. My grandmothers were both gifted artists, my father was always building something (both at home and at work… he is an aerospace engineer) and my uber-stylish mother made all her incredibly fashionable clothes. How would you describe your personal style?…
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Sewing an Exposed Zipper into a Seam
Most patterns with zippers provide instructions for installing zippers in a way that hides the zipper teeth (such as a lapped or invisible zipper – tutorials on those coming soon!). However, there are some really fun zippers out on the market. Some have colourful teeth, patterned or embellished zipper tape, or maybe you’ve just found…
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