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Staff Made — Bianca's Make by TFS Jumpsuit Hack

Staff Made — Bianca's Make by TFS Jumpsuit Hack

TFS HQ team member Bianca made this incredible jumpsuit recently, using our Sparrow Shirt and Cloud Pant patterns; perfect for the chilly winter days ahead! Read on for photos and project details.   "I have...
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 home...
Staff Made — Charlotte's May Jean

Staff Made — Charlotte's May Jean

TFS HQ team member Charlotte made up a pair of Make by TFS May Jeans recently, perfect for our cooler autumnal weather! Read on for photos and project details.     Project Notes Charlotte made...
Friends of TFS — Jessica Silversaga

Friends of TFS — Jessica Silversaga

It was our pleasure to catch up with Jessica Silversaga this week, the France-based founder and designer of Silversaga patterns. Many sewists will be familiar with Silversaga’s soft romantic silhouettes and whimsical Picnic at Hanging...
Staff Made — Fran's Lulee Dress

Staff Made — Fran's Lulee Dress

Fran is a dear friend and neighbour of HQ team member Genevieve, and recently she popped by the TFS studio to model a very special Lulee Dress. This dress was made by Genevieve using our...
Staff Makes — Fashion Revolution 2025

Staff Makes — Fashion Revolution 2025

This week is Fashion Revolution Week, and we’re forever grateful to have many sewists in our TFS team who genuinely understand the value of slow fashion and slow sewing. We believe that making our own...
Friends Of TFS — Lauren MacDonald

Friends Of TFS — Lauren MacDonald

Designer, maker and founder of textile studio Working Cloth, Lauren MacDonald shares her enthusiasm for and knowledge of quilting with approachable warmth and humour in her new book Piece By Piece, an indispensable guide to...
DIY Project — Ruffle Bag

DIY Project — Ruffle Bag

We recently spotted some dreamy plaid ruffle bags on our Pinterest feed and thought we'd try our hand at recreating the look! Putting this DIY together was super satisfying and offers a beginner-friendly project that requires less...
Make by TFS — August Skirt Bubble Hem Hack

Make by TFS — August Skirt Bubble Hem Hack

We've spotted a bunch of bouncy bubble skirt makes recently, and thought we'd have a go at hacking our Make by TFS August Skirt pattern to match! We used an existing skirt, and adjusted the...