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Paint Dress + Top
26—January 2023
Our TFS teams have been busy sewing over summer! Check out these marvellous makes featuring our latest Make by TFS pattern release, the Paint Dress + Top!
Meet our Paint Dress + Top pattern! Inspired by all things painterly, the Paint Dress + Top is a year-round sculptural statement! Paint showcases a playful voluminous silhouette and raglan sleeve, gathered at the neckline and cuff. Options are available for a cuffed full length sleeve, or an elasticated short sleeve which is designed to sit at the bicep. The pattern can be cut as a dress, finishing at mid-calf, or as a top, finishing at low hip. Paint features simple construction, a bound neckline with centre-back closure, side seam pockets and a deep turned back hem to complete the look. Paint’s generous blousy fit is a dream for pairing with sandals on hot summer days, and layering up with merino and leggings for cooler months.
This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF pattern supplied as an A4/US letter print-at-home version and an A0 copyshop version with an instruction booklet included.
Keep reading to find Paint Dress + Top inspiration from our staff below, including their fabric picks and hacks!
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![Alicia Melb](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Alicia-Melb.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
(Above) Alicia @lissy_makingallthethings from our Melbourne store used a deadstock white linen for this breezy, beachy Paint Dress. We love her front placket pattern customisation!
![Ella AKL](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Ella-AKL.jpeg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
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(Above) Ella from our Auckland team made up her Paint Top using a fine silk/cotton voile stripe, with a back neck tie addition!
![Simone Bris 1](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Simone-Bris-1.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
![Simone Bris 2](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Simone-Bris-2.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
(Above) How cute is this textural geometric print Paint Dress made by Simone @_mona_makes from our Brisbane store?! She used our Geo Block Cotton Voile - Cinnamon Stick, and added a waist tie!
![Zoe Auckland 03](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Zoe_Auckland_03.jpeg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
![Zoe Auckland 02](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Zoe_Auckland_02.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
(Above) Zoe @zoeesthermakes from our Auckland store made up this fab striped Paint Dress, featuring long cuffed sleeves and a shortened hem, using our Candy Stripe Cotton - Dartmouth Green!
![Zosia Paint1](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Zosia-Paint1.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
![Zosia Paint2](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Zosia-Paint2.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
Zosia @zosia_knits from our Online team made this incredible Paint Dress using Liberty Piccadilly Poplin - Wolff / A, how fab are those sleeves!
![Jeong Hee No Social 01](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Jeong-Hee-No-Social-01.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
![Jeong Hee No Social 02](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Jeong-Hee-No-Social-02.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
(Above) Dunedin team member Jeong-Hee made up this vibrant Paint Dress in a deadstock French navy cotton voile!
![Steph HQ1](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Steph-HQ1.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
![Steph HQ2](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Steph-HQ2.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
This breezy striped cotton Paint Dress was made by Steph @botilino (above) from our HQ team! She used our Candy Stripe Cotton Shirting - Chocolate.
![IMG 1110](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/IMG_1110.jpeg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
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Amy @_lacklustre from our HQ team added a neck tie to her Paint Top, made up using a soft Khaki deadstock cotton voile!
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Eloise from our Auckland store made this incredible Paint Top using a sheer silk cotton, pictured above!
![J52 A8106](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/J52A8106.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
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Lizzie @lizzieinstitches from our Brisbane team made this beautiful light Paint Top using a deadstock cotton grid check!
![Bianca HQ1](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Bianca-HQ1.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
![Bianca HQ2](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Bianca-HQ2.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
Above, Bianca's fab sleeveless Paint Dress pattern hack, made with stunning Silk Satin - Sunflower!
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Above, Emily from our Melbourne store used Graphic Plaid Cotton Voile in Camel Mix for this classic Paint Dress!
![Paint Olivia 01](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Paint-Olivia-01.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
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Olivia's breezy Paint Top (above) is made with Candy Stripe Cotton Poplin in Amethyst!
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Genevieve @creative_surgery from our HQ team made this incredible Paint Dress using a bold rainbow floral print cotton!
![Paint Makes Gen 07](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/Blog/Make-by-TFS/Paint/Staff-Made/Paint-Makes-Gen-07.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-3.3.1&q=85&w=900)
Share your Paint creations with us by using the #MakebyTFS and #TFSPaint hashtags over on Instagram, we can't wait to see them!
Any questions? Let us know by emailing our patterns team via patterns@thefabricstore.co.nz