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Staff Made — Steph's Puff & Pencil Crossover Dress

Staff Made — Steph's Puff & Pencil Crossover Dress

Steph picked this cute dress pattern from Copenhagen based Puff and Pencil, an ideal style for a two-tone linen duo. Linen is a springtime dream to wear and with all of our popular TFS Exclusive...
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...
Staff Made — Genevieve's Intrepid Boiler Suit

Staff Made — Genevieve's Intrepid Boiler Suit

HQ team member Genevieve picked the intermediate-level Intrepid Boiler Suit from Alice and Co Patterns for the blog this week. A full utilitarian coverup with classic detailing, this pattern proved a perfect match for our new 12oz patchwork denim! Read...
Pattern Reviews — Matchy Matchy Open Back Top

Pattern Reviews — Matchy Matchy Open Back Top

Summertime calls for easy throw on tops and this cute open back tank from Matchy Matchy ticks all the boxes! Picnic perfect in navy gingham, this breezy top will suit a wide range of fabrics...
Staff Made — Olivia's Amber Dress

Staff Made — Olivia's Amber Dress

The shift into spring here in New Zealand has the TFS team dreaming up new makes for the warm days ahead! Using the Amber Dress pattern from Tint of Mint, Olivia made herself this super cute...
Friends of TFS — KATM's Kylie Brule

Friends of TFS — KATM's Kylie Brule

Every sewist worth their stitches will no doubt be familiar with TFS friend and creative entrepreneur Kylie Brule. Her brand of cute and quirky sew-in labels quickly became must-haves for home sewing folk around the...
Pattern Reviews — Two Merino Dresses

Pattern Reviews — Two Merino Dresses

The recent arrival of three beautiful new Premium Merino colours in stores and online has us dreaming of the perfect jersey dress! We’ve seen so many gorgeous versions of the Tacara Dress by Seamwork and...
Staff Made — Charlotte's Harlene Dungarees

Staff Made — Charlotte's Harlene Dungarees

Charlotte from our Online Store team picked denim to make this cute pair of overalls this week, using the Harlene pattern from UK-based Merchant and Mills. A traditional pair of easy-fitting dungarees, Harlene is designed as a...
DIY Projects — Cot Sheet + Pillow Case

DIY Projects — Cot Sheet + Pillow Case

This DIY cot sheet is a fun and beginner-friendly way to add a little print or colour to a toddler's bed, and they make a dreamy gift too! This sheet is a super quick project...