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Fabric Guides — Paint Dress + Top

Fabric Guides — Paint Dress + Top

Our latest Make by TFS pattern, the Paint Dress + Top, launched recently and we're SO excited! Choosing fabrics can sometimes be a little daunting, so wanted to share some suggestions for fabrics that work...
Sewing Guides  — Beginner Sewing Tips

Sewing Guides — Beginner Sewing Tips

If you are learning to sew or know somebody that is, you've landed in the right place! Starting out can be intimidating, so we've pulled together a few of our favourite short, sweet, oh-sew-handy tips...
Pattern Reviews — Matchy Matchy Open Back Top

Pattern Reviews — Matchy Matchy Open Back Top

Summertime calls for easy throw on tops and this cute open back tank from Matchy Matchy ticks all the boxes! Picnic perfect in navy gingham, this breezy top will suit a wide range of fabrics...
Friends of TFS — KATM's Kylie Brule

Friends of TFS — KATM's Kylie Brule

Every sewist worth their stitches will no doubt be familiar with TFS friend and creative entrepreneur Kylie Brule. Her brand of cute and quirky sew-in labels quickly became must-haves for home sewing folk around the...
Pattern Reviews — Two Merino Dresses

Pattern Reviews — Two Merino Dresses

The recent arrival of three beautiful new Premium Merino colours in stores and online has us dreaming of the perfect jersey dress! We’ve seen so many gorgeous versions of the Tacara Dress by Seamwork and...
DIY Projects — Cot Sheet + Pillow Case

DIY Projects — Cot Sheet + Pillow Case

This DIY cot sheet is a fun and beginner-friendly way to add a little print or colour to a toddler's bed, and they make a dreamy gift too! This sheet is a super quick project...
Friends of TFS — Katie Mantell — Thread Room

Friends of TFS — Katie Mantell — Thread Room

Fellow Auckland sewists will likely be familiar with Katie Mantell as the dedicated and hardworking maker behind local educational studio Thread Room. With a fashion design degree and industry experience under her belt, Katie has...
DIY Projects — Downloadable Stash Organiser

DIY Projects — Downloadable Stash Organiser

We all are guilty of stashing fabric we love but the real joy is turning those precious prints, and fabulous hues into something glorious for your wardrobe. A supplement to our Project Planner, this Stash...
DIY Projects — Patchwork Curtain

DIY Projects — Patchwork Curtain

Patchworked projects of all shapes and sizes are a super popular way to use up scrap fabrics from previous makes, allowing for playful colour combinations and often surprising end results. With loads of linen scraps...