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Staff Made — Steph's Willow Dress

Staff Made — Steph's Willow Dress

Gathers, bows, gingham! Three ticks for this delightful dress made by HQ team member Steph. She used the beginner-friendly Willow Dress pattern from Yorkshire-based Cinnamon Daisy. Read on for more, plus details of her pattern...
Staff Made — Steph's Town + Field Bags

Staff Made — Steph's Town + Field Bags

Steph made a couple of small bags this week to stash her knitting projects, using the Town and Field bag patterns from Grainline Studio with a few cuts of our lightweight Upcycled Cotton fabrics. With these...
Pattern Reviews — Atlas Dress

Pattern Reviews — Atlas Dress

Aptly described by Vogue.com as the robes 'sophisticated sibling', wrap dresses are firmly on our sewing radar as we edge closer to the season of soirées and festival celebrations! Cue the Atlas Wrap Dress, a...
Pattern Reviews — KATM Mule Tote

Pattern Reviews — KATM Mule Tote

A sturdy #MeMade bag makes a sensible (and customisable) investment for any seasoned or newbie sewist! It's no secret that we're big bag fans, having reviewed a range of patterns here on the blog, including...
Pattern Reviews — Daughter Judy Thompson Coat

Pattern Reviews — Daughter Judy Thompson Coat

Designed for an intermediate sewist, we love the way this fresh take on a classic mac-style coat turned out in one of our deadstock non-stretch cotton twills. Styled over a cosy Cloud Sweatshirt and layers...
Pattern Reviews — Hubba Ding Courtney Dress

Pattern Reviews — Hubba Ding Courtney Dress

Loose and casual silhouetted dresses are a must-make for any trans-seasonal wardrobe, allowing for merino layers underneath on chilly days and breezy bare legs in warmer weather. We spotted the Courtney Dress by Hubba Ding...
DIY Projects — Storage Boxes

DIY Projects — Storage Boxes

We recently spotted this great DIY from Create With Jenn over on Youtube, perfect timing for Plastic Free July projects! Storage boxes in a variety of sizes are a super handy way to organise a...
Pattern Reviews — Soften Studio Ora Pinafore

Pattern Reviews — Soften Studio Ora Pinafore

The Ora Pinafore by Soften Studio's (and ex-TFS team member!) Melody, is having a moment over on insta! We're loving this refined pinafore-style dress with it's deep v neckline and oversized patch pockets. Shapes like...
Pattern Reviews — Olya Shirt + Dress

Pattern Reviews — Olya Shirt + Dress

The Olya Shirt + Dress pattern from Paper Theory is a relaxed, loose-fitting shirt with traditional detailing and a classic silhouette, featuring innovative sleeve and armhole style lines which give it a unique, origami-esqe vibe!...