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Friends of TFS β€” Tara β€” Paper Theory

Friends of TFS β€” Tara β€” Paper Theory

We love the ethos behind Tara Viggo's popular brandΒ 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...
Staff Made β€” Olivia's Billie Overalls

Staff Made β€” 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 brandΒ The Ordinary FolkΒ might be just the ticket! Olivia from our HQ team has been searching...
TFS Sydney β€” Things To Do In Newtown

TFS Sydney β€” Things To Do In Newtown

Our Sydney store recently moved into Newtown! We've scouted the area for some of the best cafes, restaurants and shops β€” take a look if you are planning a visit! To help those not familiar...
Staff Made β€” Bianca + Craig's Activewear

Staff Made β€” Bianca + Craig's Activewear

Our team are a talented bunch! Online assistant Bianca is a trapeze star and this week we thought you'd like to see these brilliant new activewear sets she made for herself and trapeze partner and...
Friends of TFS β€” Sydney Opening Event

Friends of TFS β€” 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...
Guides + Tips β€” Best PDF Pattern Printers β€” NZ + AUS

Guides + Tips β€” Best PDF Pattern Printers β€” NZ + AUS

Trouble finding a printer? We've picked our top independent printers for PDF pattern printing in New Zealand and Australia! Purchased a PDF pattern and unsure where to get it printed? Tired of using up precious...
Pattern Review β€” Ogden Cami + Slip Dress

Pattern Review β€” Ogden Cami + Slip Dress

True Bias’s Ogden Cami pattern is a tried and true fave amongst our HQ team, so this week on the blog, we decided to hack it into a slip. This hack would totally be suitable...
Staff Made β€” Beth's Fit + Flare Dress

Staff Made β€” Beth's Fit + Flare Dress

With spring finally nipping at our heels here in the southern hemisphere, lighter, brighter makes are on the TFS team radar! Our recent drop of Liberty prints has us swooning, showcasing a confection of spring-worthy...
Friends of TFS β€” Amy Claire Mills

Friends of TFS β€” Amy Claire Mills

We know there are an incredibly diverse group of disabled creatives in our community, and Disability Pride Month has us talking about disability visibility and allyship. This week we meet disabled and neurodivergent Australian artist...