How did you first get into sewing? Well, my mom was a professional tailor, so my very first acquaintance with sewing was when I was maybe 6 -7 years old……
The iconic cuff top sewing pattern: Makes, hacks and awesome tips
This page will be frequently updated with new tips and makes. Inspirational Makes Use #talbyme to be featured.Click on the filters to narrow the selection, click on the images to……
Made by Juud: The Oversized Shirt Sewing Pattern
Hello Juud! Tell us, why do you love the Oversized Shirt pattern? What’s not to love about it?! From the little loop on the back to the brilliantly designed cuffs.……
Meet a Maker: Bee
How would you describe your personal style? I do love comfy garments that I can also wear to the office if needed. I do work in a variety of settings……
Diamonds are a Sewist’s Best Friend
The best part about making your own clothes is having the ability to customize an existing pattern to your own style and fit preferences. Personally, I like a slightly flared……
The TAL Five – Defining Contemporary Sewing Patterns for Modern Makers
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……
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……
Forward Head/Shoulder Adjustment
Have you ever made a garment and found that the neckline sits just a bit too high for comfort? Perhaps the back also dips a bit below where the neckline……
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……