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Make by TFS — Fresh Bloom + Ivy Makes

Make by TFS — Fresh Bloom + Ivy Makes

Our recent shipment of Japanese prints has been flying out the door in stores and online this week! Spring is well and truly here in the Southern Hemisphere and our team have been busy with new season...
Pattern Reviews — Paper Doll Stevie Top and Parker Leggings

Pattern Reviews — Paper Doll Stevie Top and Parker Leggings

The arrival of cooler weather in the Southern Hemisphere makes it the perfect time to sew up ZQ Premium Merino essentials for the little ones! We decided to sew up some cute little basics from...
Make by TFS — Lucie Robe + Prints

Make by TFS — Lucie Robe + Prints

OMG these prints! A new shipment of exuberant and energizing prints has arrived in stores and online from Japan this week, and we are obsessed (to say the least). This is a truly special bunch...
Make by TFS — Cass Shorts Hack

Make by TFS — Cass Shorts Hack

It's springtime here in the Southern Hemisphere and with warmer weather on the cards, we're busy planning our trans-seasonal sewing projects. A pair of structured shorts makes a chic yet practical wardrobe addition and our Make...
Pattern Reviews — Serpentine + Sorrento Hats

Pattern Reviews — Serpentine + Sorrento Hats

Sun protection is a must for summer here in NZ, and with the change of season fast approaching we decided to make a couple of hats using patterns from Elbe Textiles. We chose the Serpentine,...
Pattern Reviews — Anna Allen Anthea Blouse

Pattern Reviews — Anna Allen Anthea Blouse

Lockdown here in New Zealand has meant lots of our TFS team are working from their homes. Frankie from our HO team has been busy sewing at home with our beautiful new Exclusive Organic Hemp...
Make by TFS — Fog Tee in Merino Boucle

Make by TFS — Fog Tee in Merino Boucle

Recently here at The Fabric Store we managed to secure a large canceled designer order of two ultra-classic black Heavyweight Merino Ponte and Boucle knits! These cosy 320 & 350gsm styles have excellent stability and body, making them a...
Make by TFS — Poppy Coat Staff Makes

Make by TFS — Poppy Coat Staff Makes

The Poppy Coat pattern release was highly anticipated by our TFS team, as coat patterns can be tricky to find, especially those that incorporate a modern silhouette and style but are classic and versatile enough to wear...
Make by TFS — Ivy Dress Puff Sleeve Hack

Make by TFS — Ivy Dress Puff Sleeve Hack

Have you noticed how popular balloon and puff sleeves are? Countless #MeMade iterations having been popping up over on Instagram, from sculptural pleated versions to billowing gathers, there's a puff sleeve style to suit everyone!...