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Author: Sophie - Below the Kōwhai

Posted on 22 September 202122 September 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Knit Bellbird Dress – How to

Knit Bellbird Dress Tutorial

Transform your pattern into a knit Bellbird Dress with this simple tutorial. Ultra comfort, easy pattern!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: Bellbird Dress, hack, knit
Posted on 19 August 20217 September 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Projector Sewing

Projector Sewing NZ

Save time on pattern assembly by converting to Projector Sewing! Here’s what our specialty files feature::

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Category: Community
Tag: projector
Posted on 13 July 202113 July 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to Wide Leg hack

Wide Leg Tipa Dungarees

Use this handy wide leg tutorial to widen any sewing pattern hem – we’re using the Adult Tipa Dungarees as an example.

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, how to, tipa dungarees, Tutorial
Posted on 9 July 20219 July 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to use Dungaree Clips

How to use Dungaree Clips

Attach and thread your dungaree clips with this easy tutorial

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: how to, tipa dungarees
Posted on 9 July 20219 July 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Dungaree Strap Loop Hack

Strap loop hack Tipa Dungarees

Create a strap loop for your Adult and Children’s Tipa Dungarees!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, tipa dungarees, Tutorial
Posted on 2 June 20214 June 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to Sew an Exposed Ruffle Gather

Exposed Ruffle Gather tutorial

Hack your sewing patterns with this easy exposed ruffle gathered edge!

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Category: Tutorials
Tag: Bellbird Dress
Posted on 13 May 202113 May 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to sew Enclosed Neckline Facing

How to sew enclosed neckline facing

For neat internal finishes, enclose your neckline facing with these simple steps!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: how to, Pōhutukawa Dress, rātā top, Tutorial
Posted on 14 January 202116 January 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Summer Sewing Inspiration

Summer Sewing Inspiration

Find summer sewing inspiration in brilliant bright blue skies, sparkling waters and sunny days.

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Category: Community
Tags: kauri dress, season inspiration, summer
Posted on 22 December 20205 July 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

French Seam Tutorial

Korora Dress sewing pattern by Below the Kōwhai

Level up your handmade garments with a fully enclosed french seam.

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Category: Tutorials
Tag: Tutorial
Posted on 10 December 202010 December 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Learning to Sew

Learning to Sew

An interview with 11 year old Sophia Ren on her journey learning to sew.

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Category: Community
Tags: learn to sew, tipa dungarees
Posted on 17 November 202021 August 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — 1 Comment

Lockdown Sewing

Sewing for mental health

Lockdown sewing became essential for New Zealanders when the world went into lockdown. Sewing machines were dusted off and put to work, and for good reason.

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Category: Community
Tag: mental health
Posted on 4 October 20204 October 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Design a Home

Sewing pattern and notions

Design a home with this school holiday activity and spot prizes!

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Category: Community
Tag: giveaway

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