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Make by TFS — Sparrow Tiered Dress Pattern Hack

Make by TFS — Sparrow Tiered Dress Pattern Hack

Tiered dresses are everywhere at the moment and we're loving the simplicity of this throw-on style! The TFS team have been planning a Make by TFS Sparrow Shirt hack for a while, and the recent...
Make by TFS — Cotton Check Bloom Shirt

Make by TFS — Cotton Check Bloom Shirt

Hooray! Our popular Make by TFS Bloom Shirt + Dress pattern is now available in paper format. To celebrate, we made up a new version in one of our recent cotton arrivals. A cotton Bloom is a...
Make by TFS — Staff Made May Jeans

Make by TFS — Staff Made May Jeans

Meet our May Jean pattern! Our very own traditional jean pattern, designed for denim and to be worn with a variety of our Make by TFS patterns while being easily customisable to create your own...
Make by TFS — Curved Back Waistband Adjustment

Make by TFS — Curved Back Waistband Adjustment

In this post, we go through a simple alteration to the May Jean waistband to accommodate a curve in your lower back. We strongly recommend sewing a toile (sample garment) in calico fabric (or similar)...
Make by TFS — Fog Tank Hack

Make by TFS — Fog Tank Hack

Like a tried-and-true tee or denim jeans, classic tank tops have the ability to instantly transcend trends! They’re a trusty wardrobe staple, a comfortable layering tool to combat the cold when worn under knitwear and...
Make by TFS — Gingham Linen Loungewear Set

Make by TFS — Gingham Linen Loungewear Set

Our Make by TFS Lucie Robe and Sparrow Set patterns make the perfect #MeMade loungewear trio! We're big fans of colour-blocked sets, and this is our second Sparrow combo - check out our version in Vintage Finish Linen colour-way Lichen. Fresh new...
Make by TFS — Striped Sparrow Set

Make by TFS — Striped Sparrow Set

Our Make by TFS Sparrow Set is an ideal pattern for honing your sewing skills; with beginner-level construction, a relaxed, simple pyjama-style silhouette and classic detailing. Four crisp striped chambray styles arrived recently as part...
Make by TFS — Staff Made Cloud Roundup

Make by TFS — Staff Made Cloud Roundup

Say hello to Cloud, a recent arrival to our Make by TFS pattern family! The Cloud Set of patterns offers a modern alternative for lounge and everyday essentials, perfect for advanced beginner sewists with just a little sewing experience....
Make by TFS — Ivy Dress in Silk

Make by TFS — Ivy Dress in Silk

Transparent layering is having a bit of a moment and the arrival of nine incredible new sheer checked silks this week provided the perfect opportunity to try our hands at this popular trend! We've spotted everything from...