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Summer Sewing Inspiration Community

Summer Sewing Inspiration

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

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Korora Dress sewing pattern by Below the Kōwhai Tutorials

French Seam Tutorial

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

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Learning to Sew Community

Learning to Sew

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

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Tutorials

Tui-Pai Dungaree Mashup

Use two of our most popular patterns to create this gorgeous dungaree mashup.

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Tutorials

Jersey Kauri Dress Hack

Transform your Kauri Dress pattern into a jersey knit masterpiece with this tutorial.

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Sewing for mental health Community

Sewing Through Lockdown

Sewing for mental health became essential when New Zealand went into lockdown. Sewing machines were dusted off and put to work, and for good reason.

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Tutorials

Kauri Dress A-line Hack

Follow this Kauri Dress hack to create your own A-Line, button through dress using only the existing pattern pieces!

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Tutorials

Tipa Dungaree Skirt Hack

Follow this Tipa Dungaree hack to create your own on-trend Tipa Skirt using only the existing pattern pieces!

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Sewing pattern and notions Community

Design a Home

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

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Sewing with Spring Inspiration Community

Spring Inspiration sewing

Inspired by the vibrancy of this season, my Spring inspiration colour palette is a mix of soft pinks with animated floral patterns in reds, yellows, oranges and blues.

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