ZQ Premium Merino

Blog Post – ZQ Premium Merino

Read our handy ZQ Premium Merino wool jersey guide!

Blog Post – Genevieve in ZQ Premium Merino

Sewist — Genevieve from The Fabric Store Head Office Wearing — A self-drafted top featuring a rainbow of colours using ...

Blog Post – New ZQ Merino Colours!

Three lush new ZQ merino colours have just arrived, perfect for our Make by TFS Mabel, Teddy and Fog patterns!

Blog Post – Merino Layers

We've sewn up some of our ZQ Premium Merino shades into essential new season pieces!

Blog Post – Friday Pattern Company Elysian Bodysuit

This week review Friday Pattern Company's Elysian Bodysuit in one of our five new ZQ Premium Merino colours, River.

Blog Post – An Introduction to Slow Sewing

Slow sewing newbie? We're here for you! Join us for the first post in our Sustainable Sewing series — an ...

Blog Post – Genevieve's Bloom Dress

This week on the blog, the spotlight's on HQ team member Genevieve's incredible Bloom Dress!

Blog Post – Genevieve's Intrepid Boiler Suit

Genevieve from our HQ team has made an incredible Intrepid Boiler Suit using our new patchwork denim!

New Arrivals

Check out new & recent arrivals to our New Zealand stores! Please note, fabric availability is only valid at the ...

Blog Post – Merino Essentials

Merino #memades are wardrobe staples for The Fabric Store HQ team, so with the arrival of our incredible exclusive new ...

Blog Post – Merino Wrap

Read our updated, step-by-step DIY guide to make a simple Merino wrap!

Blog Post – Merino Baby Essentials

We see how many baby essentials we can get out of 1 metre of our ZQ Premium 200gsm Merino for ...

Blog Post – August Skirt in Heavyweight Linen

We've been so excited to sew up our August Skirt in one of our new Heavyweight Linen colours, Red Clay!

Blog Post – Linen Cotton Canvas

Introducing new Linen Cotton Canvas fabrics in Vanilla, Turmeric, Dusky Orchid, Chestnut, Army and Navy!

Blog Post – Zero Waste Coat

We review the super-cool Zero Waste Coat pattern by Birgitta Helmersson in one of our dreamy new wool coatings!

Blog Post – August Skirt in Buffalo Check Linen

Meet our new Buffalo Check Linen sewn up in our Make by TFS August Skirt!

Blog Post – Fashion Revolution 2021

It's Fashion Revolution Week and our teams across New Zealand and Australia are getting involved to amplify the campaign for ...

Blog Post – FREE Fog Tee PDF Turtleneck Extension

Check out our FREE Fog Tee Turtleneck Extension made up in beautiful new ZQ Merino Colours!

Blog Post – Megan Nielsen Rowan Bodysuit

Inspired by hacks over Instagram, we modified the Megan Nielsen Rowan Bodysuit pattern to add this oh-so-chic statement square neckline!

Blog Post – Traveller Coat

We review a recent release from Bella Loves Patterns, the Traveller Coat!

Blog Post – Paper Doll Stevie Top and Parker Leggings

This week on the blog we review the super cute Stevie and Parker basics from Paper Doll Patterns using ZQ ...

Blog Post – Choosing Your Cloud Tracksuit Fabric

Our recently released Cloud Tracksuit is a must-sew for any trans-seasonal wardrobe! This week we unpack the best fabrics to ...

Blog Post – Fashion Revolution 2022

It's Fashion Revolution Week and our teams across New Zealand and Australia are getting involved to amplify the campaign for ...

Blog Post – Fog Tank Hack

Update your wardrobe of #MeMade basics with this easy Make by TFS Fog Tank hack!

Blog Post – Parker Top + Tui Pinafore

This week we review the Parker Top from Paper Doll Patterns and the Tui Pinafore from Below the Kōwahi!

Blog Post – Saguaro Set

Read our review of the Saguaro Set by Friday Pattern Company!

Blog Post – Papercute Tula Pants + Solar Tee

This week we review the Tula Pants and Solar Tee in kids size 3 years, from Papercut's new kids range Papercute!

Blog Post – Lowland Kids Snap Sleeper

This week on the blog we review Lowland Kids Snap Sleeper and managed to squeeze in a merino wrap too!

Blog Post – Fashion Revolution 2023

Fashion Revolution Week is here and our teams are getting involved! The aim? To amplify the #FashRev campaign for transparency ...

Blog Post – Melody — Soften Studio

Welcome to Friends of TFS, our new series here on the blog featuring interviews with creatives doing cool things. Joining ...

Blog Post – Katie Mantell — Thread Room

Joining us this week on Friends of TFS is sewing teacher and dedicated creative Katie Mantell of Thread Room!

Blog Post – KATM's Kylie Brule

Joining us this week on Friends of TFS is sewist and design creative Kylie Brule, of Kylie and the Machine!

Blog Post – Katie — Papercut Patterns

This week we catch up with long time TFS friend and creative mind behind Papercut Patterns, Katie Romagnoli!

Blog Post – Fashion Revolution

Fashion Revolution Week is here and our teams are getting involved! The aim? To amplify the #FashRev campaign for transparency ...

Blog Post – Tara — Paper Theory

Read our interview with patternmaker and founder of Paper Theory, Tara Viggo!