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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...
Pattern Review — Ogden Cami + Slip Dress

Pattern Review — 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...
Friends of TFS — Lauren — Elbe Textiles

Friends of TFS — Lauren — Elbe Textiles

We've followed the evolution of pattern maker Lauren's beautiful brand Elbe Textiles since it's launch and love her dedication to quality and creativity. Every Elbe Textiles pattern features a unique nod to heritage sensibilities, with minimal silhouettes and attentive...
Staff Made — Beth's Fit + Flare Dress

Staff Made — 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 — Amy Claire Mills

Friends of TFS — 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...
Friends of TFS — Gill Crawshaw

Friends of TFS — Gill Crawshaw

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. We meet curator and disability activist Gill Crawshaw on...
Staff Made — Ella's Nelly Jacket

Staff Made — Ella's Nelly Jacket

Ella from our Auckland store team has made a beautiful jacket using the Nelly Coat pattern, from German brand Juliana Martejevs. This cute handsewn boxy jacket is a winter winner in classic grey houndstooth coating! Read on...
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...
Pattern Review — Papercut Patterns — Remi Shirt

Pattern Review — Papercut Patterns — Remi Shirt

The new Remy Shirt from our friends at Papercut Patterns is a must-have staple in any handmade wardrobe, with its classic button up design and versatile features. This week we tested the pattern using a heavy melton...