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Staff Made — Genevieve's Intrepid Boiler Suit

Staff Made — Genevieve's Intrepid Boiler Suit

HQ team member Genevieve picked the intermediate-level Intrepid Boiler Suit from Alice and Co Patterns for the blog this week. A full utilitarian coverup with classic detailing, this pattern proved a perfect match for our new 12oz patchwork denim! Read...
Staff Made — Olivia's Amber Dress

Staff Made — Olivia's Amber Dress

The shift into spring here in New Zealand has the TFS team dreaming up new makes for the warm days ahead! Using the Amber Dress pattern from Tint of Mint, Olivia made herself this super cute...
Staff Made — Charlotte's Harlene Dungarees

Staff Made — Charlotte's Harlene Dungarees

Charlotte from our Online Store team picked denim to make this cute pair of overalls this week, using the Harlene pattern from UK-based Merchant and Mills. A traditional pair of easy-fitting dungarees, Harlene is designed as a...
Staff Made — Amy's Darcy Coat

Staff Made — Amy's Darcy Coat

Online Team member Amy picked the Darcy Coat from Modern Sewing Co for the blog this week. Darcy is a mac style coat with cute vintage inspired detailing, perfect for our southern hemisphere wintertime! Read...
Staff Made — Crescent Bags by Annelise

Staff Made — Crescent Bags by Annelise

The perfect combo of cute + practical, this on-trend crescent shaped bag is a downloadable PDF pattern from Grace Ovenden. Featuring an adjustable strap and interior pockets, it's a handy size for all sorts of daily essentials....
Staff Made — Bag Inspo — Auckland Store

Staff Made — Bag Inspo — Auckland Store

Our Auckland store team have been busy making some incredible bags over the last few weeks! Check out a bunch of photos below. Each of our stores have a unique range of designer deadstock leather...
Staff Made — Charlotte's Cloud Set

Staff Made — Charlotte's Cloud Set

Prepare to be inspired sewists - this Cloud Tracksuit made by Charlotte from our Online Team is a testament to what can be achieved with creativity and some dedicated time up your sleeve! Charlotte used our Make...
Staff Made — Becca's Mary White Dress

Staff Made — Becca's Mary White Dress

Online Team member and customisation fan Becca picked the Merchant & Mills Mary White Dress for the blog this week. Made using a patchwork style combination of our Sheer Check Silks, this cute style required a few pattern...
Staff Made — Steph's Lea Bias Dress

Staff Made — Steph's Lea Bias Dress

Lea is a recent release from Soften Studio, a bias cut loose-fitting pullover style dress with a scoop neckline. We're loving this hot-off-the-press and party ready version made by Steph, using an incredible pink crepe! Read...