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Home / Author: Sophie - Below the Kōwhai

Author: Sophie - Below the Kōwhai

Posted on 27 October 202216 December 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to Sew a Paperbag Waistband

paperbag waist on Pai Shorts

Add cute or dramatic paperbag waistband’s to your garments with these easy steps!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: pai shorts, Tutorial
Posted on 18 October 202227 October 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Easy Waistband Finishing

Follow these easy waistband steps to simplify your sewing for faster garments!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, how to, The Mānuka Skirt, Tui Pinafore, Tutorial
Posted on 23 September 202230 March 2023 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Our New Print Service

awhi Coat printed pattern

We are making changes to the way we provide our paper patterns!

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Category: Behind The Scenes
Tag: Behind The Scenes
Posted on 14 September 202214 September 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Sophie’s Sewing Journal

sewing journal tio trousers

I’ve been logging my sews as a celebration of time and creativity. Here is my sewing journal from the first half of the year!

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Categories: Behind The Scenes, Community
Tags: Behind The Scenes, sewing journal
Posted on 8 September 20228 September 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Sew for hiking and the outdoors

sew for hiking

Your guide to adventure friendly fabrics to sew for hiking and the outdoors!

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Category: Community
Tags: fabric, guide, hiking
Posted on 29 July 20221 September 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Introducing our BTK Fabric NZ collection!

100% linen fabric nz selection

Deep, vibrant, soft, and muted hues all make up our first collection of BTK fabric NZ New Zealand.

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Categories: Behind The Scenes, Community
Tags: fabric, introducing, linen
Posted on 21 July 202221 July 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Easy Sew Hair Accessories – hair bow tutorial

sew gifts for girls scrunchie and bow

Easy sew hair accessories you can whip up with fabric scraps – including an easy hair bow tutorial. Perfect for homemade gifts!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: gift, hair, how to, Tutorial
Posted on 15 July 202215 July 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

6 ways to save money sewing

6 ways you can save money in your sewing so we can all continue to do the things that we love and benefit from!

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Category: Community
Tags: guide, save, sewing
Posted on 30 June 202230 June 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Kea Top Dolman Hack

Kea Top Dolman Hack

Sew your own Dolman Top with this easy pattern hack! This post will help you understand the basics of pattern shape and a Dolman adjustment!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, kea top, Tutorial
Posted on 23 June 202223 June 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to add a faux drawstring

Pai Shorts sewing pattern by Below the Kowhai

Here’s how you can add a faux drawstring to your sewing for all of the credit with none of the work!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: Tio Trousers, Tutorial
Posted on 6 April 20226 April 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Where to buy Wool Fabric – NZ & Aus

Where to buy wool

Where to buy wool fabric from New Zealand and Australia for your Awhi Coats! A round up of 6 fab local stores.

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Category: Community
Tags: awhi coat, fabric
Posted on 5 April 20225 April 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to Print PDF Sewing Patterns

How to print PDF sewing patterns

Layers, print settings and troubleshooting how to print PDF Sewing Patterns!

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Category: Behind The Scenes
Tags: FAQ, help, printing, Tutorial

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