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Staff Made — Charlotte's Simplicity 715 Dress

Staff Made — Charlotte's Simplicity 715 Dress

Charlotte, from our HQ team, decided to recreate one of her favourite makes from 2020 — a dress that's so loved it's now threadbare! She chose a bold highlighter yellow cotton to match the intensity...
Staff Made — Charlotte's Cloud Set

Staff Made — Charlotte's Cloud Set

Prepare to be inspired sewists - this Cloud Tracksuit made by Charlotte from our Online Team is a testament to what can be achieved with creativity and some dedicated time up your sleeve! Charlotte used our Make...
Staff Made — Charlotte's Matilda Dress

Staff Made — Charlotte's Matilda Dress

Online Team member and avid sewist of dresses Charlotte picked the Matilda Dress from Cool Stitches for the blog this week. Matilda is a breezy maxi dress pattern, simple to adjust and easy to layer, a dream...
Staff Made — Olivia's Liberty Paint Top

Staff Made — Olivia's Liberty Paint Top

Sometimes the the combo of pattern + fabric + colour just hits all the right sewing spots, and this new Paint Top from TFS team member Olivia is no exception! It's no secret that we're...
Staff Made — Genevieve's Intrepid Boiler Suit

Staff Made — Genevieve's Intrepid Boiler Suit

HQ team member Genevieve picked the intermediate-level Intrepid Boiler Suit from Alice and Co Patterns for the blog this week. A full utilitarian coverup with classic detailing, this pattern proved a perfect match for our new 12oz patchwork denim! Read...
Staff Made — Steph's Clara Dress

Staff Made — Steph's Clara Dress

This week HQ team member Steph shares with us her incredible new Clara Dress! Clara is a beginner-friendly pattern from Swedish brand Silversaga, and the perfect silhouette for a crisp cotton poplin. We love the romantic historical references...
Staff Made — Steph's Zadie Dress

Staff Made — Steph's Zadie Dress

HQ sewist Steph has been working away on a cute customised Zadie Dress, using organic cotton poplin and the popular sewing pattern from Paper Theory. We love the utilitarian feel of her custom collar and the...
Fabric Guides — Paint Dress + Top

Fabric Guides — Paint Dress + Top

Our latest Make by TFS pattern, the Paint Dress + Top, launched recently and we're SO excited! Choosing fabrics can sometimes be a little daunting, so wanted to share some suggestions for fabrics that work...
DIY Projects — Cot Sheet + Pillow Case

DIY Projects — Cot Sheet + Pillow Case

This DIY cot sheet is a fun and beginner-friendly way to add a little print or colour to a toddler's bed, and they make a dreamy gift too! This sheet is a super quick project...