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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...
Make by TFS — Ivy Dress in Silk

Make by TFS — Ivy Dress in Silk

Transparent layering is having a bit of a moment and the arrival of nine incredible new sheer checked silks this week provided the perfect opportunity to try our hands at this popular trend! We've spotted everything from...
Pattern Reviews — Parker Top + Tui Pinafore

Pattern Reviews — Parker Top + Tui Pinafore

Light layers are essential for toddlers moving through the seasons! Linen and merino always make for a comfy and stylish little outfit, so this week we made up the Parker Top by Paperdoll Patterns and...
Pattern Reviews — Helena Wrap Dress

Pattern Reviews — Helena Wrap Dress

Wrap-style dresses are a dream for any sewist wanting to forgo buttons and zippers! The Helena Wrap Dress by Just Patterns is a simple wrap dress pattern with discreet detailing and a well-balanced silhouette. Delphine...
Pattern Reviews — Champagne Field Dress

Pattern Reviews — Champagne Field Dress

Amy and Teresa of Matchy Matchy Sewing Club recently released their Champagne Fields Dress, a prairie-style dress pattern with ruffles galore and lots of options for customising. Hooray! An array of Japanese cotton lawn prints...
Pattern Reviews — Estella Dress

Pattern Reviews — Estella Dress

With summertime in full swing here in the Southern Hemisphere, we're loving all things linen! A handful of our most popular Vintage Finish Linen colours are now back in stock including classic Navy and White,...
Make by TFS — Lucie Robe + Prints

Make by TFS — Lucie Robe + Prints

OMG these prints! A new shipment of exuberant and energizing prints has arrived in stores and online from Japan this week, and we are obsessed (to say the least). This is a truly special bunch...
Make by TFS — Ivy Dress Puff Sleeve Hack

Make by TFS — Ivy Dress Puff Sleeve Hack

Have you noticed how popular balloon and puff sleeves are? Countless #MeMade iterations having been popping up over on Instagram, from sculptural pleated versions to billowing gathers, there's a puff sleeve style to suit everyone!...
Make by TFS — Bloom + Ivy in Crisp Cottons

Make by TFS — Bloom + Ivy in Crisp Cottons

A super exciting shipment of new season cottons in bold checks, stripes, and ginghams have arrived from Japan! Lightweight cottons like these are ideal for shirtdresses and tops, and we think our Bloom Dress and Ivy Top below make...