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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 — Fawn Poppy Coat

Make by TFS — Fawn Poppy Coat

Our Make by TFS Poppy Coat makes the most incredible base for showcasing so many different coating fabrics including timeless tones like fawn, ecru and camel. Practical, stylish, and simple to pair with everything from jeans and...
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 — 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...
Make by TFS — Choosing Fabric For Ivy

Make by TFS — Choosing Fabric For Ivy

Our Ivy Dress + Top is the newest member of our Make by TFS patterns family! With options galore, you'll be endlessly dreaming up versions to add to your wardrobe rotation.Ivy is an everyday staple, modern dress + top...
Make by TFS — Cass Shorts Hack

Make by TFS — Cass Shorts Hack

It's springtime here in the Southern Hemisphere and with warmer weather on the cards, we're busy planning our trans-seasonal sewing projects. A pair of structured shorts makes a chic yet practical wardrobe addition and our Make...
Make by TFS — Brushed Cotton Sparrow Set

Make by TFS — Brushed Cotton Sparrow Set

It's wintertime here in New Zealand, and a pair of warm cosy pyjamas are top of our wishlists! Our Make by TFS Sparrow set of patterns offers a modern alternative for lounge and everyday essentials,...
Make by TFS — Bloom Shirt + Dress in Liberty Tana Lawn

Make by TFS — Bloom Shirt + Dress in Liberty Tana Lawn

Many a sewist knows that Liberty Tana Lawn Cotton is an oh-so-dreamy fabric option for shirts! This week on the blog, we feature our Make by TFS Bloom Shirt + Dress in Liberty Tana Lawn - Moon Dust...
Make by TFS — Bloom Dress in Liberty Silk

Make by TFS — Bloom Dress in Liberty Silk

New Liberty Silk fabrics have arrived in stores and online this week and what better time to try our Make by TFS Bloom Dress pattern for a summery shirt dress that's super easy to wear and layer...