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Make by TFS — Bloom Dress in Liberty Silk

Make by TFS — Bloom Dress in Liberty Silk

New Liberty Silk fabrics have arrived in stores and online this week and what better time to try our Make by TFS Bloom Dress pattern for a summery shirt dress that's super easy to wear and layer...
Make by TFS — Ruffle Collar Bloom Hack

Make by TFS — Ruffle Collar Bloom Hack

We've added another collar recommendation to the Make By TFS Bloom shirt repertoire! The arrival of this pure cotton Kelly green shirting inspired us to do something fun with our tried-and-true Bloom shirt, and we're...
Make by TFS — Leo Blazer

Make by TFS — Leo Blazer

Our Leo Blazer pattern has been in the works for quite some time, and the TFS team have been busy sewing up their own versions! Leo is a versatile, casual blazer, ideal for layering up...
Make by TFS — Floral May Jean

Make by TFS — Floral May Jean

Our Make by TFS May Jean is a classic high waisted jean pattern set, featuring a zip fly closure, high rise fit and five pocket construction - an ideal wardrobe staple! May comes with three leg cuts...
Make by TFS — Sparrow Tiered Dress Pattern Hack

Make by TFS — Sparrow Tiered Dress Pattern Hack

Tiered dresses are everywhere at the moment and we're loving the simplicity of this throw-on style! The TFS team have been planning a Make by TFS Sparrow Shirt hack for a while, and the recent...
Make by TFS — Cotton Check Bloom Shirt

Make by TFS — Cotton Check Bloom Shirt

Hooray! Our popular Make by TFS Bloom Shirt + Dress pattern is now available in paper format. To celebrate, we made up a new version in one of our recent cotton arrivals. A cotton Bloom is a...
Make by TFS — Staff Made May Jeans

Make by TFS — Staff Made May Jeans

Meet our May Jean pattern! Our very own traditional jean pattern, designed for denim and to be worn with a variety of our Make by TFS patterns while being easily customisable to create your own...
Make by TFS — Curved Back Waistband Adjustment

Make by TFS — Curved Back Waistband Adjustment

In this post, we go through a simple alteration to the May Jean waistband to accommodate a curve in your lower back. We strongly recommend sewing a toile (sample garment) in calico fabric (or similar)...
Make by TFS — Fog Tank Hack

Make by TFS — Fog Tank Hack

Like a tried-and-true tee or denim jeans, classic tank tops have the ability to instantly transcend trends! They’re a trusty wardrobe staple, a comfortable layering tool to combat the cold when worn under knitwear and...