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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)...
Make by TFS — Fog Tank Hack

Make by TFS — Fog Tank Hack

Like a tried-and-true tee or denim jeans, classic tank tops have the ability to instantly transcend trends! They’re a trusty wardrobe staple, a comfortable layering tool to combat the cold when worn under knitwear and...
Make by TFS — Gingham Linen Loungewear Set

Make by TFS — Gingham Linen Loungewear Set

Our Make by TFS Lucie Robe and Sparrow Set patterns make the perfect #MeMade loungewear trio! We're big fans of colour-blocked sets, and this is our second Sparrow combo - check out our version in Vintage Finish Linen colour-way Lichen. Fresh new...