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……
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……
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……