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DIY Projects — The Shoe Camaraderie

DIY Projects — The Shoe Camaraderie

We were super excited to be able to supply a bunch of our beautiful leathers for these workshops and can’t wait to introduce you to this opportunity to make your own shoes. Read on for...
Pattern Reviews — Paper Theory Agnes Pyjama Set

Pattern Reviews — Paper Theory Agnes Pyjama Set

We're all for lazy Sunday morning lounging in a chic pair of pyjamas, so naturally, we jumped at the opportunity to review the recent release by Paper Theory, the Anges Pyjama Set! We've had a...
Pattern Reviews — Paper Doll Stevie Top and Parker Leggings

Pattern Reviews — Paper Doll Stevie Top and Parker Leggings

The arrival of cooler weather in the Southern Hemisphere makes it the perfect time to sew up ZQ Premium Merino essentials for the little ones! We decided to sew up some cute little basics from...
Pattern Reviews — Serpentine + Sorrento Hats

Pattern Reviews — Serpentine + Sorrento Hats

Sun protection is a must for summer here in NZ, and with the change of season fast approaching we decided to make a couple of hats using patterns from Elbe Textiles. We chose the Serpentine,...
Pattern Reviews — Anna Allen Anthea Blouse

Pattern Reviews — Anna Allen Anthea Blouse

Lockdown here in New Zealand has meant lots of our TFS team are working from their homes. Frankie from our HO team has been busy sewing at home with our beautiful new Exclusive Organic Hemp...
Pattern Reviews — Clyde Work Pant & Georgia Tee

Pattern Reviews — Clyde Work Pant & Georgia Tee

When the sewing community rallied to make a handful of Nashville-based slow fashion brand Elizabeth Suzann's garment patterns available for home sewists in 2020, a tide of beautiful makes began popping up on Instagram. If...
Pattern Reviews — Zero Waste Gather Dress

Pattern Reviews — Zero Waste Gather Dress

We love the concept of zero waste patternmaking as an inherently sustainable approach to making clothes. It can be quite a complex process producing zero waste patterns and Birgitta Helmersson has done an amazing job...
Pattern Reviews — The Assembly Line Wide Leg Jumpsuit

Pattern Reviews — The Assembly Line Wide Leg Jumpsuit

Swedish indie pattern brand The Assembly Line released their Wide Leg Jumpsuit pattern a few weeks ago and we're loving its minimal aesthetic and simple silhouette.We were excited to try this pattern out in a...
Pattern Reviews — Traveller Coat

Pattern Reviews — Traveller Coat

Bella Loves Patterns recently released a new drop of patterns, 'The Traveller Collection' consisting of four patterns, nailing the combination of comfort and warmth, while looking super chic! We thought a review of the Traveller...