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Guide — Take Care + Laundering Tips

Guide — Take Care + Laundering Tips

Laundry! Love it or hate it, whichever way you approach it will ultimately have an impact on the environment. From microplastic shedding, to chemical leaching and water consumption, for those keen to clean up their...
TFS Sydney — Things To Do In Newtown

TFS Sydney — Things To Do In Newtown

Our Sydney store recently moved into Newtown! We've scouted the area for some of the best cafes, restaurants and shops — take a look if you are planning a visit! To help those not familiar...
DIY Projects — Sewing Studio Equipment

DIY Projects — Sewing Studio Equipment

For our DIY blog post this week, we created a few much-needed pieces of equipment that are essential to have on-hand for any sewist! These pieces have been wonderfully helpful additions to our sewing studio,...
Guides + Tips — Best PDF Pattern Printers — NZ + AUS

Guides + Tips — Best PDF Pattern Printers — NZ + AUS

Trouble finding a printer? We've picked our top independent printers for PDF pattern printing in New Zealand and Australia! Purchased a PDF pattern and unsure where to get it printed? Tired of using up precious...
Guides + Tips  — How To Use A PDF Pattern

Guides + Tips — How To Use A PDF Pattern

Keen to try a Make by TFS PDF sewing pattern? Read our handy guide for using PDF patterns! Many sewing pattern brands, including our own Make by TFS patterns, offer PDF download versions of sewing patterns for at...
Guides + Tips  — An Introduction to Slow Sewing

Guides + Tips — An Introduction to Slow Sewing

Slow sewing newbie? We're here for you! Join us for the first post in our Sustainable Sewing series — an introduction to sewing slowly. Sounds simple, right?! If, like us, you’re finding yourself drawn to...
Fabric Guides — Paint Dress + Top

Fabric Guides — Paint Dress + Top

Our latest Make by TFS pattern, the Paint Dress + Top, launched recently and we're SO excited! Choosing fabrics can sometimes be a little daunting, so wanted to share some suggestions for fabrics that work...
Sewing Guides  — Beginner Sewing Tips

Sewing Guides — Beginner Sewing Tips

If you are learning to sew or know somebody that is, you've landed in the right place! Starting out can be intimidating, so we've pulled together a few of our favourite short, sweet, oh-sew-handy tips...
DIY Projects — Downloadable Stash Organiser

DIY Projects — Downloadable Stash Organiser

We all are guilty of stashing fabric we love but the real joy is turning those precious prints, and fabulous hues into something glorious for your wardrobe. A supplement to our Project Planner, this Stash...