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Friends Of TFS — Lauren MacDonald

Friends Of TFS — Lauren MacDonald

Designer, maker and founder of textile studio Working Cloth, Lauren MacDonald shares her enthusiasm for and knowledge of quilting with approachable warmth and humour in her new book Piece By Piece, an indispensable guide to...
DIY Project — Ruffle Bag

DIY Project — Ruffle Bag

We recently spotted some dreamy plaid ruffle bags on our Pinterest feed and thought we'd try our hand at recreating the look! Putting this DIY together was super satisfying and offers a beginner-friendly project that requires less...
Make by TFS — August Skirt Bubble Hem Hack

Make by TFS — August Skirt Bubble Hem Hack

We've spotted a bunch of bouncy bubble skirt makes recently, and thought we'd have a go at hacking our Make by TFS August Skirt pattern to match! We used an existing skirt, and adjusted the...
Staff Made — Chloe's Dawn Apron

Staff Made — Chloe's Dawn Apron

Online team member Chloe recently snapped up some Helmut Lang designer deadstock denim, perfect for the utilitarian apron she's been planning. She loved the shape of Lydia Naomi's Dawn Apron pattern, and paired it with...
Pattern Review — ZQ Merino Essentials

Pattern Review — ZQ Merino Essentials

Colour Update Tacara by Seamwork in 'Peacock' + Nikko by True Bias in 'Poppy' We’ve seen so many gorgeous versions of the Tacara Dress by Seamwork and the Nikko Dress by True Bias over on Instagram, that a little while back, we...
Pattern Review — Paper Theory LB Pullover

Pattern Review — Paper Theory LB Pullover

This week on this blog, we review Paper Theory's super-popular pattern, the LB Pullover! This pattern is a quick and easy to sew jumper with full-length sleeves, designed to be made in a low stretch...
Pattern Review — Pocket Skirt

Pattern Review — Pocket Skirt

We've been eager to try out the recently released FREE Pocket Skirt pattern, a collaboration between Peppermint Magazine and Paper Theory! It's a simple style, quick sew and easily adaptable with thoughtful details. Featuring this week for the pocket...
Pattern Review — Sunshine Halter

Pattern Review — Sunshine Halter

The Sunshine Halter is a beginner-friendly pattern for knit fabrics and would make a super cute staple to your me-made wardrobe! If you are yet to try your hand at sewing with knit fabrics, this...
Pattern Review — The Shoe Camaraderie

Pattern Review — The Shoe Camaraderie

We were super excited to be able to supply a bunch of our beautiful leathers for these workshops and can’t wait to introduce you to this opportunity to make your own shoes. Read on for...