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Upcycling, sewing advice, repair and customisation tips... Here you'll find all our articles on how to reinvent your dressing room and give a second life to your clothes, accessories and household linen.
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Join the TILLI community of craftsmen
Are you a craftsman, tailor, dressmaker, shoemaker or embroiderer? Do you like to give new life to clothes and accessories? Then you've got a place in the TILLI community, a unique network where traditional know-how meets technological innovation. TILLI is expanding in Europe, and we're looking for ultra-local craftsmen to meet growing demand. Already present in 10 countries, our network has extended the life of over 110,000 products, proving that local craftsmanship has a crucial role to play in sustainable fashion. Together, let's build the crafts of tomorrow!Posted 9 days ago
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Personalize your table linen with tassels
Table linen plays a key role in the art of entertaining. To give it character and a touch of originality, why not add tassels? Round or fringed, discreet or colorful, they instantly transform a simple tablecloth or placemat into a unique piece. Discover our inspiration and how our craftsmen can help you personalize your table linen.Posted 11 days ago
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Wedding dress repairs: buttons, pearls, straps and fastenings
On the wedding day, the wedding dress is the center of attention, but also subject to a great deal of stress. It can easily suffer damage: pearls or buttons coming loose, straps loosening, zippers breaking... What's more, time, improper storage or careless handling can also alter its condition. Whether you want to keep it as a precious souvenir or pass it on, it's best to restore it before it deteriorates any further. TILLI craftsmen, experts in wedding gowns and delicate materials such as silk and lace, will restore it to its former glory thanks to their know-how.Posted 13 days ago
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How to repair a Louis Vuitton bag?
Over time, the leather of Louis Vuitton bags softens and develops a natural patina. Marks and creases may appear, as part of the material's normal aging process. However, intensive use or improper care can accelerate this wear. Cracks, splits, stains, or even a faulty zipper are all signs that repair is becoming necessary. Leather parts, such as handles or corners, can also become brittle and deteriorate. Calling in a specialized craftsman can extend the life of your bag by restoring each component with care and precision, respecting the specific characteristics of Louis Vuitton models.Posted 13 days ago
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Valentine's Day gift ideas: embroider sweet nothings
Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to give a gift that's out of the ordinary, that has meaning, something intimate, personalized, and that shows how much you care about the other person. Rather than a bouquet or an impersonal object, think of crafts and objects with a story. Imagine a sweet word, a nickname or a date embroidered on a piece of clothing, a declaration only visible to your loved one, a personalized pillowcase... Embroidery enhances any piece by adding an endearing detail that you'll wear as close to home as possible. TILLI's expert embroidery craftsmen will guide you in your choice of embroidery location and style. Whether you want to embroider a new garment purchased especially for the occasion, or a piece already precious to your other half, every detail will be carefully thought out for a unique gift. Discover our embroidered gift ideas for a Valentine's Day full of tenderness.Posted 17 days ago
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Hems that enhance your decor
Bad fit spares no one... Not even your curtains. We might think of it as a basic straight hem, but there are a few subtleties to consider before you take the plunge. Do you want to shorten your curtains so they don't end up on the floor with dust bunnies? We'll explain it all in detail.Posted 6 ans
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Our tips for fighting moths
Wool, cashmere, angora, mohair: the soft, warm materials we love to wear in winter are often also very popular with moths.These little butterflies indeed take up residence in our closets and quietly nibble away at our finest garments, especially sweaters and other cardigans. While there are a few tricks we can use to keep moths out of our wardrobes, such as lavender or certain essential oils based on cedar or citronella, once they've started devouring our clothes, alternative medicine will have no effect... When the hole is made, it is indeed necessary to move on to sewing and repairing the holes that the butterfly sows all over the place. So we polled our Tillistes on possible sewing tricks in terms of retouching, repairs but also clothing transformations to counter the hole invasion of these little insects.Posted 5 ans
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For a made-to-measure suit
While some men wear suits every day, others only take them out of the wardrobe for special occasions: job interviews, weddings, New Year's Eve parties, and so on. Either way, suits remain a real headache for men! While some flaws can be concealed in jeans and trainers, in a suit it's a real feat. With a suit, every detail is important if you don't want to adopt your great-uncle's famous "penguin look"... Touch-ups are therefore almost essential to adjust and perfect your outfit as well as possible. If, like many people, you didn't buy your suit from a professional tailor but from a classic ready-to-wear shop, the likelihood that the sales assistant wasn't able to advise you on the essential alterations you need to make is very high. Don't panic though, we're here to help and advise you on the alterations you shouldn't miss!Posted 5 ans
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For a hem suitable for your pants
Even if there are lots of possible types of hem, what you really want to know when the time comes is how to make a hem, full stop. Because if you don't know anything about sewing, you certainly won't know which one to choose. So... How do you go about it? To sum up the great classics, the simple hem is the one found on all basic Trousers (with a visible seam on the top).Posted 6 ans
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Long abandoned in favour of décolleté, the bare back is becoming a must-have. Its success is due to its sobriety, which is appreciated for religious weddings (; So we thought it would be a good idea to give you a rundown of the alterations that can be made to halter wedding dresses.
Posted 5 ans
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