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Make by TFS — Ruffle Collar Bloom Hack

Make by TFS — Ruffle Collar Bloom Hack

We've added another collar recommendation to the Make By TFS Bloom shirt repertoire! The arrival of this pure cotton Kelly green shirting inspired us to do something fun with our tried-and-true Bloom shirt, and we're...
Make by TFS — Leo Blazer

Make by TFS — Leo Blazer

Our Leo Blazer pattern has been in the works for quite some time, and the TFS team have been busy sewing up their own versions! Leo is a versatile, casual blazer, ideal for layering up...
Make by TFS — Floral May Jean

Make by TFS — Floral May Jean

Our Make by TFS May Jean is a classic high waisted jean pattern set, featuring a zip fly closure, high rise fit and five pocket construction - an ideal wardrobe staple! May comes with three leg cuts...
Make by TFS — Sparrow Tiered Dress Pattern Hack

Make by TFS — Sparrow Tiered Dress Pattern Hack

Tiered dresses are everywhere at the moment and we're loving the simplicity of this throw-on style! The TFS team have been planning a Make by TFS Sparrow Shirt hack for a while, and the recent...
Make by TFS — Cotton Check Bloom Shirt

Make by TFS — Cotton Check Bloom Shirt

Hooray! Our popular Make by TFS Bloom Shirt + Dress pattern is now available in paper format. To celebrate, we made up a new version in one of our recent cotton arrivals. A cotton Bloom is a...
Pattern Reviews — Merino Layers

Pattern Reviews — Merino Layers

It's no secret that our ZQ Premium Merino is a staff favourite here at TFS, and for good reason! It's super-soft, moisture-wicking for temperature regulation and has hypoallergenic properties, making it an ideal choice for...
Fabric Guides — ZQ Premium Merino

Fabric Guides — ZQ Premium Merino

Did you know that merino is one of the world’s oldest breeds of sheep, originating in Spain as far back as the 12th century?! Merino sheep produce extremely fine and soft wool, making fabric that...
Make by TFS — Staff Made May Jeans

Make by TFS — Staff Made May Jeans

Meet our May Jean pattern! Our very own traditional jean pattern, designed for denim and to be worn with a variety of our Make by TFS patterns while being easily customisable to create your own...
Make by TFS — Curved Back Waistband Adjustment

Make by TFS — Curved Back Waistband Adjustment

In this post, we go through a simple alteration to the May Jean waistband to accommodate a curve in your lower back. We strongly recommend sewing a toile (sample garment) in calico fabric (or similar)...