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Staff Make - Lily's Parachute Pants

Staff Make - Lily's Parachute Pants

Clever Lily from our Brisbane store team has self-drafted these fabulous voluminous pants in our motif print washed blue linen/viscose blend! See the silhouette and details from Lily below.       Lily says "I self...
Staff Made — Charlotte's May Jeans

Staff Made — Charlotte's May Jeans

TFS HQ team member Charlotte made up a pair of Make by TFS May Jeans recently, perfect for our cooler autumnal weather! Read on for photos and project details.     Project Notes Charlotte made...
Pattern Review — Anna Allen Pomona Pants

Pattern Review — Anna Allen Pomona Pants

This week we refreshed our pattern review of the popular Pomona Pants from Anna Allen, a tried and true favourite for many sewists!
Staff Made — Charlotte's Harlene Dungarees

Staff Made — Charlotte's Harlene Dungarees

Charlotte from our Online Store team picked denim to make this cute pair of overalls this week, using the Harlene pattern from UK-based Merchant and Mills. A traditional pair of easy-fitting dungarees, Harlene is designed as a...
Make by TFS — Brushed Cotton Sparrow Set

Make by TFS — Brushed Cotton Sparrow Set

It's winter time 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...
Staff Made — Bianca's Pomona Pants

Staff Made — Bianca's Pomona Pants

Anna Allen's beginner-friendly Pomona Pants are super popular and we can see why! A uniquely simple pattern, with impeccable instructions and several options, the Pomona pattern is not only a quick project but a fantastic...
Community Makes — May Jeans

Community Makes — May Jeans

We launched our May Jean pattern earlier this year and it swiftly become a firm favourite of the Make By TFS wardrobe. May is a classic high waist jean pattern set, featuring a zip fly...
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 — 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)...