Poppy Coat

Blog Post – Beth's Poppy Coat

Online team member Beth made up our Make by TFS Poppy Coat pattern!

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 – Poppy Coat in Cinnamon!

We couldn't resist sewing up our Poppy Coat pattern in one of our new wool coating colours!

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 – 1 — Block Fusing + Pre-Pressing

First up in making your Poppy Coat, the important steps of block fusing and pre-pressing!

Blog Post – 2 — Welt Pockets

This post takes you through the steps of sewing the welt pockets on your Poppy Coat.

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 – 3 — Sleeves, Under Collar and Side Seams

It's time to sew the raglan sleeves, attach the under collar, and then sew up the side seams!

Blog Post – 4 — Sew the Lining, Facings and Collar

We will now assemble your lining, facings and collar!

Blog Post – 5 — Attach lining to Coat

It is now time to join your main coat and lining together!

Blog Post – 6 — Finishing touches

It's time for the finishing touches! We cover buttons, buttonholes and hem finishing in this post.

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 – 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 – Daughter Judy Thompson Coat

This week we review the Thompson Coat from new pay-what-you-choose pattern brand, Daughter Judy.

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 – Gathered Wrap Dress

We couldn't resist photographing Charlotte in her new checked Gathered Wrap Dress from UK-based pattern company, Trend Patterns. Hot off ...

Blog Post – Crescent Bags by Annelise

This week we share a new staff make, the Crosstown Crescent Bag from Grace Ovenden, made by online team member ...

Blog Post – Amy's Darcy Coat

Online team member Amy made this cosy Darcy Coat from Modern Sewing Co!

Blog Post – Ella's Nelly Jacket

Auckland Store team member Ella has made this entirely hand-sewn jacket!

Blog Post – Beth's Vintage New Look Dress

Beth from our online team has made up a beautiful slip dress using a vintage pattern!

New Arrivals

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

Blog Post – ZQ Premium Merino

Read our handy ZQ Premium Merino wool jersey guide!

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 – Sewing Studio Equipment

This week on the blog we sew up a studio set from scraps! See how we made these pattern weights ...

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 – Beret Scrap Bust

We make a delightful DIY Beret this week on the blog, the perfect project for using up any woollen offcuts!

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!

In-Store Specials

You've come to the right place to find yourself something special at a bargain price! Explore all our current offers ...

Blog Post – Fashion Revolution

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