Behind the Scenes

Track sewing garment count

4 Ways to Track your Sewing

Track your sewing and all of the progress you make at the sewing machine with these 4 clever ways to ...

Streamlining and Sunsetting: The Future of BTK

We are streamlining, sunsetting, and making changes as we look to the future of Below the Kōwhai ...
awhi Coat printed pattern

Our New Print Service

We are making changes to the way we provide our paper patterns! ...
sewing journal tio trousers

Sophie’s Sewing Journal

I've been logging my sews as a celebration of time and creativity. Here is my sewing journal from the first ...
100% linen fabric nz selection

Introducing our BTK Fabric NZ collection!

Deep, vibrant, soft, and muted hues all make up our first collection of BTK fabric NZ New Zealand ...
How to print PDF sewing patterns

How to Print PDF Sewing Patterns

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

shipping and delivery

We are excited to be offering printed paper patterns, fabric and notions to walk you through your handmade journey! ...
Behind the Scenes Story Book of Below the Kōwhai

below the kōwhai story book

This is a never seen before glimpse into life behind the scenes at Below the Kōwhai and what it looks ...

referral program

We have created this referral program to say THANK YOU for all of your excitement and support over our patterns! ...
Below The Kowhai Window Display 5

BTK window display

Recently my local Knit World asked me if I would like to create a window display in their Christchurch store ...

the making of the pipi top

I shared the journey on Instagram and in our facebook VIP group. It was a joy to share the creative ...