Blog Post – Striped Ivy Dress

This week on the blog we're featuring our popular Make by TFS Ivy Dress in vibrant striped rayon!

Blog Post – Ivy Dress + Top Roundup

We're so excited to show you the Ivy makes our team has been working on! Read on for inspo!

Blog Post – Choosing Fabric For Ivy

Need a little fabric inspo for our new Make by TFS Ivy Dress + Top? Read on for our fabric recommendations!

Ivy Dress + Top

Blog Post – Fresh Bloom + Ivy Makes

This week we add a few more colourful Make by TFS print styles to our wardrobe!

Blog Post – Ivy Dress in Silk

Ooo la la! We made up an oh-sew luxurious Make by TFS Ivy Dress in beautiful sheer bottle green silk!

Blog Post – Ivy Dress Puff Sleeve Hack

On the blog this week we feature our Ivy Dress with a fabulous puffed sleeve, made up in sustainably sourced ...

Blog Post – Bloom + Ivy in Crisp Cottons

This week on the blog, we feature our Make by TFS Bloom Dress and Ivy Top in two beautiful new ...

Blog Post – 6 — Short Sleeves or Sleeveless

In this post, we cover sewing a short-sleeved, or sleeveless Ivy Dress or Top!

Blog Post – 1 — Block fusing and Pre-Pressing

We start your Ivy Dress or Top by block fusing and pre-pressing some of your pieces.

Blog Post – 7 — Sewing the Skirt

If you are sewing an Ivy Dress, we go over the steps for sewing the skirt in this post.

Blog Post – 8 — Sewing the Peplum

Time to sew the peplum! Follow along here if you are sewing an Ivy Top.

Blog Post – 9 — Finishing touches

Now it's time to do the finishing touches. Your Ivy Dress or Top is almost complete!

Blog Post – 3 — Neckline and Collars

The Ivy Dress + Top pattern has three different neckline options, a Round Neck, Peter Pan Collar, and a Tie ...

Blog Post – 2 — Sew the Bodice

In this post, we will construct the bodice.

Blog Post – 4 — Sewing the Sleeve Placket

In this post, we sew the sleeve placket binding. Follow along if you are sewing your Ivy Dress or Top ...

Blog Post – 5 — Cuffs and Attaching the Sleeves

It's time to sew your cuffs and then attach your sleeves to the bodice.

Blog Post – Staff Makes

Our TFS team have been busy sewing Make by TFS patterns, check out some of their makes here!

Blog Post – Poppy Coat Staff Makes

We've put together a bunch of Poppy Coat photos from our talented TFS team, read on to get inspired!

Blog Post – Fawn Poppy Coat

New on the blog this week is our Make by TFS Poppy Coat sewn up in mid-length using a dreamy ...

Blog Post – Bloom Dress in Liberty Silk

We've sewn up one of our favourite new Liberty Silk Georgette fabrics using our Make by TFS Bloom Dress pattern!

Blog Post – Anna Allen Anthea Blouse

This week Frankie from our HQ team reviews the Anthea Blouse from Anna Allen in Kale Organic Hemp!

Blog Post – Lucie Robe + Prints

Lucie is a handy pattern for quick and easy hacks! This week we made up a long original length version ...

Blog Post – Soften Studio Ora Pinafore

Our lush new Natural Upcycled Cotton denim was a dream match for the Ora Pinafore from Soften Studio!

Blog Post – Hubba Ding Courtney Dress

This week on the blog we review the Courtney Dress from local pattern brand Hubba Ding!

Blog Post – Steph's Lea Bias Dress

This week we're featuring marketing team member Steph's new bright pink Soften Studio Lea Dress!

Blog Post – Steph's Puff & Pencil Crossover Dress

HQ team member Steph has made this cute two tone dress, using the Crossover pattern by Puff and Pencil!

Blog Post – Closet Core Patterns Pouf

On the blog this week we whip up a colourful Closet Core Patterns DIY Pouf using linen scraps!

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 – Freya Dress

This week on the blog, we review the Freya Dress pattern by Veronica Tucker in dreamy Thistle Linen!

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 – Gill Thomas

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognise all kinds of disabilities and understand the wide range of support ...

Blog Post – Steph's Willow Dress

Cute dress Steph! Check out these genius hacks of Willow, the first pattern from Cinnamon Daisy.