Blog Post – 1 — Cutting, Interfacing and Pre-Pressing

First we cut out our pattern and apply interfacing. Then, we pre-press some pieces before we start sewing our Bloom ...

Blog Post – 2 — Front Panels and Pockets

Time to start sewing! In this post we sew our front panels and pockets.

Blog Post – 3 — Collars and Collar Stand

This post covers all three collar styles, jump to the section that matches the collar style you are sewing.

Blog Post – 4 — Cuffs and Sleeve Plackets

Next up we sew our cuffs and sleeve plackets! You can skip this step if you are sewing a short ...

Blog Post – 5 — Back Yoke

Next we sew our back yoke! This section is for both the Shirt and Dress view.

Blog Post – 6 — Attach Collar

In this post, we attach our collar! This step is the same for all three Bloom collar options.

Blog Post – 7 — Attach Sleeves and Side Seams

In this post we will attach the sleeves and sew the side seams.

Blog Post – 8 — Attaching the Cuffs

Now we will attach the cuffs, or hem your sleeves if you have chosen to make your Bloom Shirt or ...

Blog Post – 9 — Sewing the Hems

Now we will sew the hems. The Shirt has a narrow double fold hem, and the Dress features a deep ...

Blog Post – 10 — Buttons, Buttonholes and Finishing!

Now time for the final step, buttons and buttonholes!

Blog Post – Bloom Shirt + Dress in Liberty Tana Lawn

Our very own Bloom Shirt + Dress featuring two deliciously soft Liberty Tana Lawn prints!

New Arrivals

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

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 – Shoe Kit Review — Astrid Sandal

OMG we made sandals! Check out our full review of the beautiful Astrid Sandal kit from The Shoe Camaraderie

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 – 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 – Cass Shorts Hack

This week we adapt our popular Cass Pant pattern for a pair of shorts in new Heavyweight Linen colourway Carob!

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 – Fresh Bloom + Ivy Makes

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

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 – Ruffle Collar Bloom Hack

We hacked the collar of our Make By TFS Bloom Shirt pattern this week for this playful modern-day Bridgerton inspired ...

Blog Post – Sequence Blouse

This week we review the oh-sew popular Sequence Blouse by our friends at Papercut Patterns!

Blog Post – Staff Makes

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

Blog Post – May Jeans

Nothing brings us more joy than seeing our Make By TFS patterns come to life in our community!

Blog Post – Paint Dress + Top

Need a little help choosing fabric for your Paint Dress or Top? Read on for our recommendations!

Blog Post – Liberty Poplin Paint + Sparrow

This week on the blog, we’ve whipped up a dreamy summer outfit! Our new Paint Top pairs perfectly with our ...

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 ...