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Make by TFS — Brushed Cotton Sparrow Set

Make by TFS — Brushed Cotton Sparrow Set

It's wintertime here in New Zealand, and a pair of warm cosy pyjamas are top of our wishlists! Our Make by TFS Sparrow set of patterns offers a modern alternative for lounge and everyday essentials,...
Make by TFS — Bloom Shirt + Dress in Liberty Tana Lawn

Make by TFS — Bloom Shirt + Dress in Liberty Tana Lawn

Many a sewist knows that Liberty Tana Lawn Cotton is an oh-so-dreamy fabric option for shirts! This week on the blog, we feature our Make by TFS Bloom Shirt + Dress in Liberty Tana Lawn - Moon Dust...
Make by TFS — Bloom Dress in Liberty Silk

Make by TFS — Bloom Dress in Liberty Silk

New Liberty Silk fabrics have arrived in stores and online this week and what better time to try our Make by TFS Bloom Dress pattern for a summery shirt dress that's super easy to wear and layer...
Make by TFS — Bloom + Ivy in Crisp Cottons

Make by TFS — Bloom + Ivy in Crisp Cottons

A super exciting shipment of new season cottons in bold checks, stripes, and ginghams have arrived from Japan! Lightweight cottons like these are ideal for shirtdresses and tops, and we think our Bloom Dress and Ivy Top below make...
Staff Made — Chloe's Dawn Apron

Staff Made — Chloe's Dawn Apron

Online team member Chloe recently snapped up some Helmut Lang designer deadstock denim, perfect for the utilitarian apron she's been planning. She loved the shape of Lydia Naomi's Dawn Apron pattern, and paired it with...
Make by TFS — August Skirt Bubble Hem Hack

Make by TFS — August Skirt Bubble Hem Hack

We've spotted a bunch of bouncy bubble skirt makes recently, and thought we'd have a go at hacking our Make by TFS August Skirt pattern to match! We used an existing skirt, and adjusted the...
Friends of TFS — Tara — Paper Theory

Friends of TFS — Tara — Paper Theory

We love the ethos behind Tara Viggo's popular brand Paper Theory; sewing patterns created with dedicated attention to detail by a skilled industry professional, so us sewists at home can create contemporary, sustainable clothes that fit...
Friends of TFS — Sydney Opening Event

Friends of TFS — Sydney Opening Event

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting community friends in our new Sydney store in Newtown. DIY Daisy and Melody of Soften Studio joined us and we crafted, chatted, ate and laughed the night...
Friends of TFS — Sara Abusheikh

Friends of TFS — Sara Abusheikh

Meet Sara, talented creative, passionate sewist and a former team member of our TFS LA store back in 2017. Sara has turned her love for creating, instilled in her by her creative parents, into a...