What makes a TAL signature sewing pattern? We have selected five of our most iconic patterns that we think represent our central design principles. 1. Timeless but make it fashion……
Author: Anki Josefsson
Creative Director and Founder of The Assembly Line
Meet a Maker: Lilli Hingee
How did you first get into sewing? My grandmother and my mother both sewed, so I learned some rudimentary skills when I was a child. It wasn’t until I was……
Made by Juud: The Box Pleat Dress
We asked our super-maker Juud V Hooijdonk to share a selection of her amazing makes she has done from our Box Pleat Dress Pattern.
Kaftan Dress Neckline Photo Tutorial
This photo tutorial guides you if making the standard neck line. However, it seems to be confusing for some makers so we have also created an alternate way of doing……
Our top three favourite festive sewing patterns
It’s the wardrobe staples for the season of decorating, celebrating, eating and just being. All made by you in a day or two (or three). So put on the Christmas playlist and……
Our ultimate guide to Scandi-style me-made gifts
It’s Christmas time and after yet another strange and challenging year, we all need some hope, comfort and joy. Make your loved ones happy with a thoughtful gift, a gift……
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……
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……
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……
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!……