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Staff Made — Beth's Swim Set

Staff Made — Beth's Swim Set

Nothing beats playful sun-smart swimwear for the summertime months ahead here in the southern hemisphere, and this new set made by online team member Beth is the perfect inspo to sew your own! Beth used...
Staff Made — Steph's Orchards Dress

Staff Made — Steph's Orchards Dress

The Orchards Dress is a romantic and casual sleeveless summer dress, a tried-and-tested pattern from Vivian Shao Chen. Steph from our HQ team jumped at the chance to try this pattern out using a light...
Staff Made — Beth's Vintage New Look Dress

Staff Made — Beth's Vintage New Look Dress

Slips are essential in our southern hemisphere summer wardrobes, and this beauty made with a vintage New Look pattern by online team member Beth ticks all the right boxes! This vintage pattern was one that...
Staff Made — Steph's Self Drafted Skirt

Staff Made — Steph's Self Drafted Skirt

Have you heard of self drafting? In sewing terms, this means that instead of sewing with a pre-purchased pattern, you create a custom pattern by yourself! If this sounds daunting, don't panic. This example shown...
Staff Made — Olivia's Billie Overalls

Staff Made — Olivia's Billie Overalls

If you're looking to make a practical and fun addition to your toddler or pre-schooler's wardrobe, this pattern from Australian brand The Ordinary Folk might be just the ticket! Olivia from our HQ team has been searching...
Staff Made — Bianca + Craig's Activewear

Staff Made — Bianca + Craig's Activewear

Our team are a talented bunch! Online assistant Bianca is a trapeze star and this week we thought you'd like to see these brilliant new activewear sets she made for herself and trapeze partner and...
Staff Made — Beth's Fit + Flare Dress

Staff Made — Beth's Fit + Flare Dress

With spring finally nipping at our heels here in the southern hemisphere, lighter, brighter makes are on the TFS team radar! Our recent drop of Liberty prints has us swooning, showcasing a confection of spring-worthy...
Staff Made — Ella's Nelly Jacket

Staff Made — Ella's Nelly Jacket

Ella from our Auckland store team has made a beautiful jacket using the Nelly Coat pattern, from German brand Juliana Martejevs. This cute handsewn boxy jacket is a winter winner in classic grey houndstooth coating! Read on...
Staff Made — Steph's Zadie Dress

Staff Made — Steph's Zadie Dress

HQ sewist Steph has been working away on a cute customised Zadie Dress, using organic cotton poplin and the popular sewing pattern from Paper Theory. We love the utilitarian feel of her custom collar and the...