It's been a longtime dream of our team to create our own small range of home sewing patterns and we are SO excited to finally be able to share with you our first drop of four patterns! Make by TFS has evolved from our desire to encourage as many people as possible to sew their own clothing, a natural extension of our sustainable and ethical business values and our design-driven philosophy. Our patterns are being created end-to-end by our small Auckland-based team and will be available as PDF downloads from our Online Store initially. We'll begin to explore options to provide printed hardcopy patterns as Make by TFS grows!

We will be donating 25% of all Make by TFS PDF pattern sales until the end of January 2021 to KidsCan. We love the work that KidsCan are doing to aid in breaking the cycle of hardship for children and families in New Zealand, and feel that this work is more important than ever with the challenges of this year. Learn more about the work that KidsCan do here.

Our Teddy Dress is a playful every-day knit dress pattern, designed to suit a variety of knit fabrics for all seasons, including our ZQ Premium Merino jersey. It features a wide straight oversized fit in the bodice with a dropped shoulder, in-seam pockets and a generously gathered skirt. The skirt has subtle paneling to allow for maximised fabric yield. The hem sits just below the knees and can be made up sleeveless or with long slim sleeves.

The Teddy Dress is available now as PDF download via our Online Store only. Have a question about this pattern? Get in touch by emailing patterns@thefabricstore.co.nz

Mabel is a simple every-day knit dress pattern, designed to suit a variety of knit fabrics for all seasons, including our ZQ Premium Merino jersey. It features a casual straight fit in the bust and shoulder through to a subtle A-line swing in the body, with in-seam pockets. The hem and sleeves are provided at full length with shorten/lengthening options.

The Mabel Dress is available now as PDF download via our Online Store only. Have a question about this pattern? Get in touch by emailing patterns@thefabricstore.co.nz

Meet the Bloom Shirt + Dress! A modern take on a classic button-down shirt, with a shirt and dress view, as well as three collar options, and is designed to compliment your existing wardrobe. It features a casual a-line shape with a subtle swing through the body, a back yoke, front button placket and patch pocket, collar and stand, and long sleeves with button cuffs and placket. The Dress view also features side seam pockets and a deep hem. There are three collar options, which can be matched to both the shirt and dress views. Collar option 1 is a classic pointed collar and stand. Collar option 2 is a half penny collar and stand. Collar option 3 is an exaggerated box pleated collar with a narrow stand. The pattern also offers a sleeve length shorting indication line, if you wish to customise for each season!

The Bloom Shirt + Dress is available now as PDF download via our Online Store only. Have a question about this pattern? Get in touch by emailing patterns@thefabricstore.co.nz

The Cass Pant is a modern take on a classic pleat front trouser and is designed to compliment your existing wardrobe. This style of trouser pairs nicely with merino tops and button-down shirts. It features a casual mid-rise, zip fly front with internal button tab closure, belt loops, side angled pockets, two rear jet pockets, and a wide leg with a subtle taper and deep hem at the ankle. Cass comes as a single view, and you can lengthen or shorten the leg as you wish!

The Cass Pant is available now as PDF download via our Online Store only. Have a question about this pattern? Get in touch by emailing patterns@thefabricstore.co.nz

The August Skirt is a classic pleat skirt and is designed to compliment your existing wardrobe. This style of skirt pairs well with merino tops and button-down shirts. It features a voluminous a-line skirt with waistband at mid-waist, side pockets, centre back invisible zip and button closure and a deep turned back hem. August comes with a single view, and you may lengthen or shorten the hem as you wish.

The August Skirt is available now as PDF download via our Online Store only. Have a question about this pattern? Get in touch by emailing patterns@thefabricstore.co.nz

The Fog Tee is a simple every-day knit top pattern, designed to compliment your existing wardrobe and easy to pair with our Make by TFS skirt and pant patterns. It features a casual straight fit through the body and slim sleeves, with two neckline views. View A features a high-cut boat neck and View B features a classic round crew neck. The Fog Tee pattern offers full, three-quarter and short sleeve length indications, if you wish to customise for each season!

The Fog Tee is available now as PDF download via our Online Store only. Have a question about this pattern? Get in touch by emailing patterns@thefabricstore.co.nz

Say hello to Lucie; a modern, full-length, oversized robe with a generous front wrap and considered detailing. Lucie is our very first pattern and is a simple style, designed to lounge in at home, throw over swimwear at the beach, or pair with sandals in the summer as a wrap-style dress!

Lucie features a rectangular sleeve, elongated collar, turned-back hems, a removable waist tie, and side seam pockets. It is designed to finish between calf and ankle but can be easily shortened or lengthened if desired. Lucie comes in sizes A, B and C, please refer to the size chart online for details. The pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner sewist, with just a little sewing experience and sewing machine knowledge required!

Need a little help? Follow our Lucie Robe Sew-Alongs on the blog for a comprehensive 'how to' sew your robe at home, featuring our Slate Heavyweight Linen!