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Pattern Review — Soften Studio Wyn Dress

Pattern Review — Soften Studio Wyn Dress

Meet Wyn, the latest release from Australia-based pattern brand Soften Studio! This cute dress has been on our radar for summer, and we jumped at the chance to test it out in one of our new...
Pattern Review — Papercut Aalto Dress

Pattern Review — Papercut Aalto Dress

We hope you enjoyed our interview with Papercut Patterns founder Katie here on the blog last week! To celebrate the new Slow Down collection, we've sewn up and tested the new Aalto Dress pattern. This versatile pattern...
Staff Made — Amy's Robin Dress

Staff Made — Amy's Robin Dress

Liam Pattern's Robin Dress pattern is a simple bias cut style with mini, midi or long length options. Amy from our Online Team picked a chic Prince Of Wales suiting for her cute mini Robin, check out...
Friends of TFS — Katie of Papercut Patterns

Friends of TFS — Katie of Papercut Patterns

As the genius behind Nelson-based pattern brand Papercut Patterns, Katie Romagnoli needs little introduction in the sewing community. Katie's been a dear friend of TFS for many years and this week we take a behind-the-scenes look...
Staff Made — Steph's Willow Dress

Staff Made — Steph's Willow Dress

Gathers, bows, gingham! Three ticks for this delightful dress made by HQ team member Steph. She used the beginner-friendly Willow Dress pattern from Yorkshire-based Cinnamon Daisy. Read on for more, plus details of her pattern...
Fabric Guides — Paint Dress + Top

Fabric Guides — Paint Dress + Top

Our latest Make by TFS pattern, the Paint Dress + Top, launched recently and we're SO excited! Choosing fabrics can sometimes be a little daunting, so wanted to share some suggestions for fabrics that work...
Sewing Guides  — Beginner Sewing Tips

Sewing Guides — Beginner Sewing Tips

If you are learning to sew or know somebody that is, you've landed in the right place! Starting out can be intimidating, so we've pulled together a few of our favourite short, sweet, oh-sew-handy tips...
Staff Made — Bianca's Denim Set

Staff Made — Bianca's Denim Set

Online team member Bianca has spent the last few months working on this incredible matching denim set using our popular Make by TFS May Jean pattern and the Russafa Jacket by Pauline Alice patterns. Read on for her project notes, inspo...
Staff Made — Steph's Town + Field Bags

Staff Made — Steph's Town + Field Bags

Steph made a couple of small bags this week to stash her knitting projects, using the Town and Field bag patterns from Grainline Studio with a few cuts of our lightweight Upcycled Cotton fabrics. With these...