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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...
Guides + Tips — Best PDF Pattern Printers — NZ + AUS

Guides + Tips — Best PDF Pattern Printers — NZ + AUS

Trouble finding a printer? We've picked our top independent printers for PDF pattern printing in New Zealand and Australia! Purchased a PDF pattern and unsure where to get it printed? Tired of using up precious...
DIY Projects — Sewing Studio Equipment

DIY Projects — Sewing Studio Equipment

For our DIY blog post this week, we created a few much-needed pieces of equipment that are essential to have on-hand for any sewist! These pieces have been wonderfully helpful additions to our sewing studio,...
TFS Sydney — Things To Do In Newtown

TFS Sydney — Things To Do In Newtown

Our Sydney store recently moved into Newtown! We've scouted the area for some of the best cafes, restaurants and shops — take a look if you are planning a visit! To help those not familiar...
Staff Made — Bag Inspo — Auckland Store

Staff Made — Bag Inspo — Auckland Store

Our Auckland store team have been busy making some incredible bags over the last few weeks! Check out a bunch of photos below. Each of our stores have a unique range of designer deadstock leather...
Staff Made — Becca's Assembly Line Poncho

Staff Made — Becca's Assembly Line Poncho

A fully reversible outerwear garment is no small #MeMade project, and our Online Store team member Becca finished this make beautifully. She used the Hoodie Poncho from Swedish indie pattern brand The Assembly Line, a one-size-fits-many pattern with loads of...
Staff Made — Becca's Mary White Dress

Staff Made — Becca's Mary White Dress

Online Team member and customisation fan Becca picked the Merchant & Mills Mary White Dress for the blog this week. Made using a patchwork style combination of our Sheer Check Silks, this cute style required a few pattern...
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...
Guide — Take Care + Laundering Tips

Guide — Take Care + Laundering Tips

Laundry! Love it or hate it, whichever way you approach it will ultimately have an impact on the environment. From microplastic shedding, to chemical leaching and water consumption, for those keen to clean up their...