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Guides + Tips  — How To Use A PDF Pattern

Guides + Tips — How To Use A PDF Pattern

Keen to try a Make by TFS PDF sewing pattern? Read our handy guide for using PDF patterns! Many sewing pattern brands, including our own Make by TFS patterns, offer PDF download versions of sewing patterns for at...
Pattern Review — Tie Waist Blouse

Pattern Review — Tie Waist Blouse

We're continuing spring pattern reviews this week, with this cute sleeveless pattern from Copenhagen based Puff and Pencil! With long ties to cinch the waist, side splits and a tie back neck, this beginner-friendly pattern suits...
Pattern Review — Margo Pinafore

Pattern Review — Margo Pinafore

Meet Margo, the popular pinafore dress pattern from UK-based Merchant and Mills! Margo sports a playful silhouette and some very sensible detailing, the perfect match for practical corduroy. This pattern can be made short like our version,...
Pattern Review — Ginger Tie Top

Pattern Review — Ginger Tie Top

Meet the Ginger Tie Top, summery simplicity at it's cutest and a great pattern to try if you are just starting out! This week we review this easy-sew pattern using a soft stripey linen. Read...
Lucie Robe — Choosing Your Fabric

Lucie Robe — Choosing Your Fabric

Our very first Make by TFS pattern, the Lucie Robe, launched today and we're SO excited! We wanted to share some suggestions for fabric that works well with this pattern. Lucie is a modern, full-length,...
Make by TFS — August Skirt in Buffalo Check Linen

Make by TFS — August Skirt in Buffalo Check Linen

Say hello to our new Buffalo Check Linen, a large scale bone and black square check in a super luxe 215gsm weight. This yarn dyed fabric is made from European Flax certified yarn creating a lovely...
Friends of TFS — Veronica Tucker

Friends of TFS — Veronica Tucker

Sewists seeking stylish, fashion-forward sewing patterns will most likely have spotted the cute ruffled dresses over on instagram from popular Australian pattern brand Veronica Tucker. A namesake business endeavour for former fashion designer and Melbourne-based...
Pattern Review — Syd Tie Dress

Pattern Review — Syd Tie Dress

The Syd Tie Top + Dress is a beginner-friendly sewing pattern by Oregon-based creative pattern maker, Sydney Graham. A versatile and sweet style, the Syd pattern features a signature front tie closure and loads of options. You...
Pattern Review — Mellow Dress

Pattern Review — Mellow Dress

If you're planning a mid-winter getaway to somewhere warm, bump a bias cut dress to the top of your must-make list! We love bias cut garments for their comfort factor and subtly form-fitting drape. The Mellow...