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Pai Shorts to Culottes Hack

Culotte Hack with Pai Shorts

Sew your own with this easy culotte hack using the Pai Shorts sewing pattern! ...
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Exposed Ruffle Gather tutorial

How to Sew an Exposed Ruffle Gather

Hack your sewing patterns with this easy exposed ruffle gathered edge! ...
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Sew Capsule Wardrobe for kids

Sewing A Capsule Wardrobe For Kids

Create a children's capsule wardrobe with these helpful tips! ...
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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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Reversible Tui Pinafore

How to sew a Reversible Tui Pinafore

Create your own side opening, fully reversible Tui Pinafore with side ties with this easy hack! ...
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Summer Sewing Inspiration

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

French Seam Tutorial

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

Learning to Sew

An interview with 11 year old Sophia Ren on her journey learning to sew ...
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Tui-Pai Dungaree Mashup

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

Lockdown Sewing

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