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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 — 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 — Fog Tee in Merino Boucle

Make by TFS — Fog Tee in Merino Boucle

Recently here at The Fabric Store we managed to secure a large canceled designer order of two ultra-classic black Heavyweight Merino Ponte and Boucle knits! These cosy 320 & 350gsm styles have excellent stability and body, making them a...
Make by TFS — Poppy Coat Staff Makes

Make by TFS — Poppy Coat Staff Makes

The Poppy Coat pattern release was highly anticipated by our TFS team, as coat patterns can be tricky to find, especially those that incorporate a modern silhouette and style but are classic and versatile enough to wear...
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...
Make by TFS — Ivy Dress + Top Roundup

Make by TFS — Ivy Dress + Top Roundup

Our Ivy Dress + Top pattern is an everyday staple - a modern dress + top pattern with options galore! This pattern suits a variety of light-mid weight woven fabrics. The Dress (View A) features a boxy...
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 — FREE Fog Tee PDF Turtleneck Extension

Make by TFS — FREE Fog Tee PDF Turtleneck Extension

We're welcoming eight new Exclusive ZQ Premium Merino fabrics to our range this week! These fresh new season colours are just in time for the cooler weather setting in here in the southern hemisphere. Introducing Moonstone, Turmeric, Dusky Orchid, Chestnut,Army, Olive, Ruby and Mulberry, now...