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Friends of TFS — Marie Lawlor

Friends of TFS — Marie Lawlor

UK-based Marie Lawlor is a longtime TFS Brand Ambassador, passionate creative and self-taught sewing genius, sharing inspiration over on her blog and instagram @marie_stitchedup. This week we caught up with Marie about her sewing journey...
Friends of TFS — Gill Thomas

Friends of TFS — Gill Thomas

Many of you will be familiar with UK-based Gill Thomas from The Great British Sewing Bee and her instagram @theonearmedsewist. We love the way Gill openly shares her sewing journey as a genuine and positive advocate...
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...