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Staff Made — Amy's Darcy Coat

Staff Made — Amy's Darcy Coat

Online Team member Amy picked the Darcy Coat from Modern Sewing Co for the blog this week. Darcy is a mac style coat with cute vintage inspired detailing, perfect for our southern hemisphere wintertime! Read...
Staff Made — Crescent Bags by Annelise

Staff Made — Crescent Bags by Annelise

The perfect combo of cute + practical, this on-trend crescent shaped bag is a downloadable PDF pattern from Grace Ovenden. Featuring an adjustable strap and interior pockets, it's a handy size for all sorts of daily essentials....
Staff Made — Bag Inspo — Auckland Store

Staff Made — Bag Inspo — Auckland Store

Our Auckland store team have been busy making some incredible bags over the last few weeks! Check out a bunch of photos below. Each of our stores have a unique range of designer deadstock leather...
Friends of TFS — Melody — Soften Studio

Friends of TFS — Melody — Soften Studio

Many of you will be familiar with our friend and former-TFS team member, Melody Delatorre as the creative genius behind pattern brand Soften Studio. We're big fans of Melody's thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to designing patterns,...
Staff Made — Charlotte's Cloud Set

Staff Made — Charlotte's Cloud Set

Prepare to be inspired sewists - this Cloud Tracksuit made by Charlotte from our Online Team is a testament to what can be achieved with creativity and some dedicated time up your sleeve! Charlotte used our Make...
DIY Projects — Cutlery Holder

DIY Projects — Cutlery Holder

We came across this DIY tutorial from Melbourne-based creator Connie Cao (Connie and Luna) over on Instagram, perfect timing for Plastic Free July! Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people...
Staff Made — Becca's Mary White Dress

Staff Made — Becca's Mary White Dress

Online Team member and customisation fan Becca picked the Merchant & Mills Mary White Dress for the blog this week. Made using a patchwork style combination of our Sheer Check Silks, this cute style required a few pattern...
Pattern Reviews — Odette Dress Veronica Tucker

Pattern Reviews — Odette Dress Veronica Tucker

Oh-dette! We jumped for joy when this delightful pattern was released by fellow slow-fashion advocate and designer Veronica Tucker in April. It's no secret that we're massive linen fans, and this carefully designed pattern pairs...
Pattern Reviews — Jada Ballet Knit Wrap Top

Pattern Reviews — Jada Ballet Knit Wrap Top

We love the wardrobe versatility of a cute wrap top, the type of garment that can be paired with everything from slip dresses to jeans, day to night! With a selection of our merino/nylon jersey...