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Category: Extensions and hacks

How to stop buttons from gaping at the bust

1. Mark the spot where you need an extra button. 2. Sew a new buttonhole on the same side of the placket as the existing buttons. 3. Sew a new……

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Published 17 September, 2025By Anki Josefsson
Categorized as Extensions and hacks

Modify the collar on the Wrap collar shirt

If you wish to modify the height and shape of the collar on the Wrap collar shirt we suggest you cut it in two pieces instead of one, i.e not……

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Published 11 August, 2025By Anki Josefsson
Categorized as Extensions and hacks, Specific Sewing Patterns, Wrap collar shirt

How to adjust the leg width of Pull on trousers

To give the Pull on trousers an even more contemporary, on-trend silhouette, you might want to widen the legs. HEM ADJUSTMENTBegin by adding half of the desired additional leg width……

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Published 3 July, 2025By Anki Josefsson
Categorized as Extensions and hacks, Pull On Trousers Sewing Pattern

Billow Blouse Bow

The Billow Blouse is all about volume. It’s gathered at the rounded neck with elastic for a comfortable fit and features billowing raglan sleeves with elastic cuffs. To elevate it……

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Published 30 November, 2024By Anki Josefsson
Categorized as Billow Blouse, Extensions and hacks, Sewing Tutorials, Specific Sewing Patterns, TAL Sewing Tutorials

The barrel skirt

We love our Barrel dress pattern for its beautiful midi skirt with a sculptural silhouette and practical side seam pockets. Now, you can create a gorgeous skirt with the same elegant……

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Published 6 September, 2024By Anki Josefsson
Categorized as Barrel dress, Extensions and hacks, Sewing Tutorials, Specific Sewing Patterns, TAL Sewing Tutorials

Pencil skirt lining

While the pattern does not include pieces for a lining, we’ve got you covered with detailed instructions on how to create a lining pattern and line your skirt.

Published 5 June, 2024By Anki Josefsson
Categorized as Extensions and hacks, Pencil skirt, Specific Sewing Patterns, TAL Sewing Tutorials

How to make a Small Bust Adjustment on the Cuff top

For those of you in need of a Small Bust Adjustment on the Cuff top, here is how to go about it!

Published 13 March, 2024By Support
Categorized as Cuff Top Sewing Pattern, Extensions and hacks, FAQ, Specific Sewing Patterns, TAL Sewing Tutorials

How to add a lining to Balloon sleeve dress 

Want to make this festive dress into an even more exclusive gown? An added lining will give you the perfect finish for that.

Published 5 March, 2024By Support
Categorized as Balloon Sleeve Dress, Extensions and hacks, Sewing Tutorials, Specific Sewing Patterns, TAL Sewing Tutorials

Which sleeves and collars can be combined with which patterns?

Summary:
Mix and match collar and sleeve extensions from different styles to renew and update TAL patterns for unique designs.

Published 26 February, 2024By Support
Categorized as Cap Sleeve Shirt Sewing Pattern, Extensions and hacks, FAQ, Long Sleeve Tunic Sewing Pattern, Mock Shirt Sewing Pattern, Multi Sleeve Midi Dress Sewing Pattern, Oversized Shirt Sewing Pattern, Tie Bow Blouse Sewing Pattern

The tuxedo bib shirt

Transform your Oversized shirt into a stylish tuxedo bib shirt! Making it involves the Oversized shirt pattern in conjunction with the Tuxedo collar extension pattern and this new free bib……

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Published 7 December, 2023By Anki Josefsson
Categorized as Extensions and hacks, Oversized Shirt Sewing Pattern, Sewing Tutorials, Specific Sewing Patterns, TAL Sewing Tutorials

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