Inspiration, tutorials, and slow fashion for modern makers

This is your creative space to explore sustainable sewing, upcycling ideas, zero-waste design principles, and behind-the-scenes insights from the Templiq studio. Whether you're here for beginner-friendly tutorials, capsule wardrobe planning, or stories from our maker community — you're in the right place.

We believe sewing is more than a skill — it's a statement. A statement for thoughtful fashion, creativity, and conscious living.

Make less. Make well. Make it yours.

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How to Print and Assemble Large Format and A4 Print-at-Home Sewing Patterns

Printing digital sewing patterns doesn’t have to be confusing! Whether you’re assembling an A4 print-at-home pattern or sending an A0 file to a copy shop, this step-by-step guide makes the process simple. Learn how to check your test square, line up pages seamlessly, and discover trusted A0 printing services worldwide—so you can spend less time puzzling with paper and more time sewing your next Templiq creation.

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Different Fabrics and Their Drape: How Fabric Choice Transforms the Wabi Sabi Top

When choosing fabrics for your sewing projects, fabric drape matters.
The drape of a fabric determines how it hangs, moves, and ultimately shapes the look of a garment. A single sewing pattern can take on completely different personalities depending on the fabric you choose.

To show you how this works, we’ve sampled the Wabi Sabi Magyar Top from Templiq in three different fabrics:

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Style Shift 2025 What’s Next in Fashion + Why It Matters

Let’s talk about what’s brewing in fashion for 2025—and it’s good. This year, we’re seeing a refreshing mix of nostalgic shapes, thoughtful detailing, and clever reuse. The styles showing up on runways and in ready-to-wear collections feel both directional and deeply personal.

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