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Pattern Reviews — KATM Mule Tote

Pattern Reviews — KATM Mule Tote

A sturdy #MeMade bag makes a sensible (and customisable) investment for any seasoned or newbie sewist! It's no secret that we're big bag fans, having reviewed a range of patterns here on the blog, including...
Pattern Reviews — Papercute Tula Pants + Solar Tee

Pattern Reviews — Papercute Tula Pants + Solar Tee

From the first murmur of a kids pattern range from our friends at Papercut, we've been eagerly waiting to get our hands on them! The Papercute range (cute!) is now available in all our stores...
Pattern Reviews — Lysimaque — Pâquerette Blouse

Pattern Reviews — Lysimaque — Pâquerette Blouse

Lysimaque was founded by french sewist, Floriane, in 2018. Floriane learned to sew in the South of France to the song of the cicadas, taught by her grandmother, Neva who was a seamstress by trade....
Pattern Reviews — Lowland Kids Snap Sleeper

Pattern Reviews — Lowland Kids Snap Sleeper

When sewing for a little one in merino here at HQ we always challenge ourselves to get as much out of one metre of fabric as possible. In this week's pattern review we managed to...
Pattern Reviews — Friday Pattern Company Elysian Bodysuit

Pattern Reviews — Friday Pattern Company Elysian Bodysuit

All things bodycon seem to be having a moment right now, so it's not surprising that Friday Pattern Company's newly released Elysian Bodysuit keeps popping up on our feed! With five new ZQ Premium Merino...
Pattern Reviews — Daughter Judy Thompson Coat

Pattern Reviews — Daughter Judy Thompson Coat

Designed for an intermediate sewist, we love the way this fresh take on a classic mac-style coat turned out in one of our deadstock non-stretch cotton twills. Styled over a cosy Cloud Sweatshirt and layers...
Pattern Reviews — Hubba Ding Courtney Dress

Pattern Reviews — Hubba Ding Courtney Dress

Loose and casual silhouetted dresses are a must-make for any trans-seasonal wardrobe, allowing for merino layers underneath on chilly days and breezy bare legs in warmer weather. We spotted the Courtney Dress by Hubba Ding...
Pattern Reviews — Lunch Bag

Pattern Reviews — Lunch Bag

Plastic Free July is the perfect time to kickstart projects for plastic alternatives around the home. This fabric Lunch Bag pattern from Miss Freckles Design is both easy to use and simple to customise, offering...
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...