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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...
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...
Staff Made — Steph's Puff & Pencil Crossover Dress

Staff Made — Steph's Puff & Pencil Crossover Dress

Steph picked this cute dress pattern from Copenhagen based Puff and Pencil, an ideal style for a two-tone linen duo. Linen is a springtime dream to wear and with all of our popular TFS Exclusive...
Staff Made — Olivia's Amber Dress

Staff Made — Olivia's Amber Dress

The shift into spring here in New Zealand has the TFS team dreaming up new makes for the warm days ahead! Using the Amber Dress pattern from Tint of Mint, Olivia made herself this super cute...
Staff Made — Steph's Lea Bias Dress

Staff Made — Steph's Lea Bias Dress

Lea is a recent release from Soften Studio, a bias cut loose-fitting pullover style dress with a scoop neckline. We're loving this hot-off-the-press and party ready version made by Steph, using an incredible pink crepe! Read...
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 — Gathered Wrap Dress

Staff Made — Gathered Wrap Dress

Charlotte, who's a member of our Online Store team, recently finished this glorious checked Gathered Wrap Dress from Trend Patterns. Trend Patterns is a UK-based independent pattern brand inspired by luxury, high-end fashion looks, and seasonal trends, that are...
Make by TFS — Striped Ivy Dress

Make by TFS — Striped Ivy Dress

With a huge 40% off full-priced deadstock check and striped fabrics in stores and online until 2nd April, this vibrant striped rayon was a standout for a new Make by TFS Ivy Dress. The result was an Ivy we couldn't...
Make by TFS — Paint Dress + Top

Make by TFS — Paint Dress + Top

Meet our Paint Dress + Top pattern! Inspired by all things painterly, the Paint Dress + Top is a year-round sculptural statement! Paint showcases a playful voluminous silhouette and raglan sleeve, gathered at the neckline and...