Cass Pant

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 – 1 — Interfacing and Pre-Pressing

The first step in sewing our Cass Pant is to block fuse our interfacing and pre-press our pattern pieces.

Blog Post – 5 — Assemble the Pants

Final step! We will assemble your pants, and do the finishing touches.

Blog Post – 4 — Waistband and Belt Loops

Time to construct your waistband!

Blog Post – 2 — Constructing the Backs and Jet Pockets

In this post, we sew the backs including the Jet Pockets!

Blog Post – 3 — Constructing the Fronts and Zip Fly

Now we will sew the fronts, including the zip fly and side pockets.

Blog Post – Fresh Bloom + Ivy Makes

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

Blog Post – Pomona Pants

The Pomona Pants from Anna Allen are a tried and true favourite for many sewists! Check out this reversible wide ...

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 – 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 – Linen Cotton Canvas

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

Blog Post – Leo Blazer

Have a look at these Leo Blazer makes from our wonderful TFS team!

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 – Striped Essential Fog Tee + Mabel Dress

This week we whip up two essential wardrobe pieces — our Fog Tee and Mabel Dress in classic stripes!

Blog Post – Merino Layers

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

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!

Blog Post – Fog Tee in Merino Boucle

Our Fog Tee pattern made up in cosy new Heavyweight Merino Boucle jersey!

Blog Post – Bloom Shirt + Dress in Liberty Tana Lawn

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

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 – Nepheline Blouse

Read this weeks pattern review of Vivian Shao Chen's romantic Nepheline Blouse!

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 – 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 – Seabright Swimmer

With the arrival of new Liberty swimwear styles, now is the perfect time to try out the Seabright Swimmer by ...

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 – 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 – 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 ...