Make by TFS
we're making patterns!
It's been a longtime dream of our team to create our own home sewing patterns and we are SO excited to be finally developing our very own range. 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 created end-to-end by our small Auckland-based team and are 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!
poppy coat
The Poppy Coat is a modern oversized coat with an enveloping silhouette and exaggerated detailing, the perfect balance of practicality and style! This pattern is fully lined with a single front button closure, playful curved collar and notch lapel, long sleeves and generous front welt pockets. Two views provide alternative length options, with View A offered in full length and View B in mid length. Body and sleeve hem lengths can be easily adjusted using the indication lines provided on the pattern.
Poppy would make the perfect outerwear addition to any sewists wardrobe and is a garment designed to last you a lifetime! With generous ease throughout the body, Poppy is ideal for layering up over sweaters and jackets to shield you from the elements in cool weather. Pair Poppy up with our Make by TFS Cass Pant and Fog Tee, or throw over an Ivy or Bloom Dress.
The Poppy Coat is available now as PDF download via our Online Store only. Have a question about this pattern? Get in touch by emailing [email protected]
ivy dress + top
The Ivy Dress + Top is an everyday staple - a modern dress + top pattern with options galore!
The Dress (View A) features a boxy straight-fit through the bodice with a dropped waist and a generous gathered full skirt, in-seam pockets, and a deep turned-back hem. The Top (View B) features a fully faced peplum-style hem. Both views have a centre back neck opening and three collar options are provided, including a Peter Pan Collar, fully faced Round Neck, or a Tie Back Collar. Your Ivy Dress + Top can be made sleeveless, with a short sleeve (using the indication lines provided), or with a full-length sleeve gathered at the wrist. If you choose to make the full-length gathered sleeve, you have the option of a button tab cuff or a tie cuff.
The Ivy Dress + Top is available now as PDF download via our Online Store only. Have a question about this pattern? Get in touch by emailing [email protected]
teddy dress
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 [email protected]
mabel dress
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 [email protected]
bloom shirt + dress
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 [email protected]
cass pant
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 [email protected]
august skirt
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 [email protected]
fog tee
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 [email protected]
lucie robe
Lucie is 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!
The Lucie Robe is available now as PDF download via our Online Store only. Have a question about this pattern? Get in touch by emailing [email protected]
sew-along with us
Need a little help? Follow our Sew-Alongs on the blog for a comprehensive 'how to' sew your garments at home! We're adding to these weekly, so if the pattern you are sewing isn't up yet, it will be soon!
