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.
Oh Maille God, there's a hole in my woollen jumper!
A hole in a woollen jumper is like a cake without chocolate: it's a disaster! The end of the world! But does that mean we should throw away our jumper and start mourning? Well, no! Tilli explains how to repair the hole and preserve your favourite jumper!Posted 54 months ago
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How do you make a tight, suffocating elastic band bigger?
Trousers that are too tight are really unpleasant! Not only can you no longer breathe, but the elastic also makes your curves stand out and leaves little bulges above your waist. So help me! Here are some tips on how to loosen your elastic and get back into comfortable clothing.Posted 54 months ago
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How do you repair the zip on your bag?
The zip on your bag has broken and it won't zip! You've tried replacing it with a couple of safety pins, but frankly, it just doesn't look right any more. Tilli explains how to easily repair the zip on your beloved bag or in the worst case scenario, how to change it!Posted 54 months ago
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Trousers around the thighs
If there's one item of clothing that's hard to standardise, it's Trousers. There are so many different body types that it's hard to find Trousers that fit perfectly. Here we explain how to narrow the width of your Trousers at the thighs and get a made-to-measure garment.Posted 54 months ago
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The keys to repairing a zip fastener
A move too fast or too abrupt, a jammed fabric and now your zip is stuck. And what's more, it's a two-way zipper!. Double slider, double problems, you'll surely think? Well no, think again. We've got all the tips and techniques you need to repair your zip in just a few simple steps!Posted 54 months ago
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A dress that fits your shape perfectly
You've found a very pretty dress but it doesn't really show you off. It certainly lacks cinching at the waist, perhaps even at the back or shoulders. Let's take a look at what can be done.Posted 54 months ago
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