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Fabric Guides β€” Paint Dress + Top

Fabric Guides β€” 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  β€” Beginner Sewing Tips

Sewing Guides β€” 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...
Staff Made β€” Bianca's Denim Set

Staff Made β€” Bianca's Denim Set

Online team memberΒ BiancaΒ has spent the last few months working on this incredible matching denim set using our popularΒ Make by TFS May Jean patternΒ and theΒ Russafa JacketΒ by Pauline Alice patterns. Read on for her project notes, inspo...
Staff Made β€” Steph's Town + Field Bags

Staff Made β€” Steph's Town + Field Bags

Steph made a couple of small bags this week to stash her knitting projects, using the Town and Field bag patterns from Grainline Studio with a few cuts of ourΒ lightweight Upcycled Cotton fabrics. With these...
Staff Made β€” Steph's Puff & Pencil Crossover Dress

Staff Made β€” Steph's Puff & Pencil Crossover Dress

Steph picked this cute dress pattern from Copenhagen based Puff and Pencil, an ideal style for a two-tone linen duo. Linen is a springtime dream to wear and with all of our popular TFS Exclusive...
Pattern Review β€” Tie Waist Blouse

Pattern Review β€” Tie Waist Blouse

We're continuing spring pattern reviews this week, with this cute sleeveless pattern from Copenhagen basedΒ Puff and Pencil! With long ties to cinch the waist, side splits and a tie back neck, this beginner-friendly pattern suits...
Staff Made β€” Genevieve's Intrepid Boiler Suit

Staff Made β€” Genevieve's Intrepid Boiler Suit

HQ team memberΒ GenevieveΒ picked the intermediate-level Intrepid Boiler Suit fromΒ Alice and Co PatternsΒ for the blog this week. A full utilitarian coverup with classic detailing, this pattern proved a perfect match for ourΒ new 12oz patchwork denim! Read...
Pattern Reviews β€” Matchy Matchy Open Back Top

Pattern Reviews β€” Matchy Matchy Open Back Top

Summertime calls for easy throw on tops and this cute open back tank from Matchy Matchy ticks all the boxes! Picnic perfect in navy gingham, this breezy top will suit a wide range of fabrics...
Staff Made β€” Olivia's Amber Dress

Staff Made β€” 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 fromΒ Tint of Mint, Olivia made herself this super cute...