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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...
Staff Made — Bianca's Poppy Coat

Staff Made — Bianca's Poppy Coat

Online team member Bianca said she fell in love with this beautiful green coating as soon as it came in, and knew that she had to make a Poppy Coat! She's heading off on a trip to...
Staff Made - Genevieve + Chloe

Staff Made - Genevieve + Chloe

This playful, eclectic Naked Lunch linen print arrived just in time for the Souther Hemisphere summer, and was quickly snapped up by Genevieve and Chloe from our HQ team. A deadstock pure linen, this beautifully woven lightweight...
Staff Made — Beth's Poppy Coat

Staff Made — Beth's Poppy Coat

With winter on our doorstep here in New Zealand, our TFS teams are readying their handmade wardrobes for the cool weather. Beth from our Online Store has made up our popular Make by TFS Poppy...
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...
Make by TFS — Brushed Cotton Sparrow Set

Make by TFS — Brushed Cotton Sparrow Set

It's wintertime here in New Zealand, and a pair of warm cosy pyjamas are top of our wishlists! Our Make by TFS Sparrow set of patterns offers a modern alternative for lounge and everyday essentials,...
Staff Made — Genevieve's Bloom Dress

Staff Made — Genevieve's Bloom Dress

Our Make by TFS Bloom Shirt + Dress pattern is a versatile, oh-sew simple shirt style and makes a perfect blank canvas for a patch work of fabrics! HQ team member and colour enthusiast Genevieve...
Staff Made — Olivia's Liberty Paint Top

Staff Made — Olivia's Liberty Paint Top

Sometimes the the combo of pattern + fabric + colour just hits all the right sewing spots, and this new Paint Top from TFS team member Olivia is no exception! It's no secret that we're...
Make by TFS — Striped Ivy Dress

Make by TFS — Striped Ivy Dress

With a huge 40% off full-priced deadstock check and striped fabrics in stores and online until 2nd April, this vibrant striped rayon was a standout for a new Make by TFS Ivy Dress. The result was an Ivy we couldn't...