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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...
Staff Made — Genevieve's Lulee Dress

Staff Made — Genevieve's Lulee Dress

HQ team member Genevieve fell in love with the bias silhouette of the Lulee Dress from Papercut! Lulee is one of Papercut's most recent pattern releases, part of their Slow Down collection released late 2023. With...
Staff Made — Olivia's Liberty Paint Top

Staff Made — Olivia's Liberty Paint Top

Sometimes the the combo of pattern + fabric + colour just hits all the right sewing spots, and this new Paint Top from TFS team member Olivia is no exception! It's no secret that we're...
Staff Made — Genevieve's Intrepid Boiler Suit

Staff Made — Genevieve's Intrepid Boiler Suit

HQ team member Genevieve picked the intermediate-level Intrepid Boiler Suit from Alice and Co Patterns for the blog this week. A full utilitarian coverup with classic detailing, this pattern proved a perfect match for our new 12oz patchwork denim! Read...
Staff Made — Olivia's Billie Overalls

Staff Made — Olivia's Billie Overalls

If you're looking to make a practical and fun addition to your toddler or pre-schooler's wardrobe, this pattern from Australian brand The Ordinary Folk might be just the ticket! Olivia from our HQ team has been searching...
Staff Made — Steph's Clara Dress

Staff Made — Steph's Clara Dress

This week HQ team member Steph shares with us her incredible new Clara Dress! Clara is a beginner-friendly pattern from Swedish brand Silversaga, and the perfect silhouette for a crisp cotton poplin. We love the romantic historical references...
Staff Made — Jade's Tie Blouse

Staff Made — Jade's Tie Blouse

Copenhagen pattern brand Puff and Pencil have a fun online tool that allows you to build your own pattern using six bases and range of collars and sleeves. Jade from our HQ team picked the Tie Blouse and matched...
Staff Made — Olivia's Amber Dress

Staff Made — Olivia's Amber Dress

The shift into spring here in New Zealand has the TFS team dreaming up new makes for the warm days ahead! Using the Amber Dress pattern from Tint of Mint, Olivia made herself this super cute...
Staff Made — Steph's Cortland Trench

Staff Made — Steph's Cortland Trench

Just in time for the cold snap, Steph from our marketing team made up the Cortland Trench from Grainline Studio! Inspired by this version on Insta, Steph picked our midweight Maple Organic Linen and sewed it to perfection. A trench...