The Tilli notebook
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.
The moth-eaten denim jacket: a great upcycling option for men
Gentlemen, it's time to get all the jackets out of your dressing room! Choose two that you no longer wear, perhaps because they lack style or because one has holes at the top and the other at the bottom. Why not mix them up? What do you think the result would be?Posted 4 ans
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Tailor-made jeans thanks to alterations
It's often the king of our wardrobe because it goes with every style and rarely makes a faux pas. It's the jeans, of course! Declined in different forms, we could almost get lost in the choice of cut. Slim, skinny, bootcut, flare, mom, etc. And just like other Trousers, jeans often require a few adjustments. Whether it's the hem or even the waist, discover all the possible alterations here.Posted 4 ans
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Your made-to-measure jacket
The jacket is one of the key pieces in our wardrobe. Some leading fashion experts even go so far as to say that the jacket and shoes alone define an entire outfit. The jacket accompanies men and women in their daily lives, for business meetings or romantic rendezvous. It's a golden ally that should never be underestimated.Posted 4 ans
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Give your jeans the Finishing they deserve
Making a hem is certainly one of the most classic alterations for a sewist and one of the most basic in the world of elegance. And yet, these days, we'd almost be satisfied with a quick seam or a rough trousers hem. Could it be that some people have forgotten the importance of detail? Or that the reflex to call in a alteration specialist has been somewhat lost? In today's fast-paced world, let's get back to basics and take the time to do things right. Discover here all the possible alterations for your trousers bottoms.Posted 4 ans
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How to make a rolled hem?
The rolled hem, also known as a "roulé" is a very tight hem that involves winding the edge of the fabric over itself and stitching it with a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. It's often used on soft fabrics when you're looking to make a quick, thin hem.Posted 4 ans
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Save your down jacket
Your down jacket is cracked and you're desperately watching the feathers escape one by one. Before disaster strikes, plug the hole! Here are five ways to repair your down jacket and ensure its survival this winter!Posted 4 ans
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