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Summer Sewing Inspiration

Summer Sewing Inspiration

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

Learning to Sew

An interview with 11 year old Sophia Ren on her journey learning to sew ...
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 ...
Sewing pattern and notions

Design a Home

Design a home with this school holiday activity and spot prizes! ...
Sewing with Spring Inspiration

Spring Inspiration sewing

Inspired by the vibrancy of this season, my Spring inspiration colour palette is a mix of soft pinks with animated ...
Pai Shorts Sewing Pattern by Below the Kōwhai

How to use the word Pai

You can use the word Pai in your everyday language at home, here’s how: ...
Kauri Dress by Below the Kowhai

Sewing with Winter Inspiration

Winter inspiration can be found in a hushed palette of blues in Prussian, denim, navy and indigo ...
Rata Top sewing pattern by Below the Kowhai

Sophie’s Rātā Top Adjustments

Let's discuss my personal fit adjustments. This ones dedicated to all of the fit-geeks out there. It's nice to know ...
Woven and Knit fabric

From Woven to Knit Fabric

Can you sew your favourite woven pattern in knit fabric? ...
Kauri Tree

Kauri Tree Origins

The gigantic Kauri Tree is the inspiration behind one of our most popular patterns. Learn more about its importance and ...

Up cycle and sew with Vintage fabrics

Inspiration, tips and advice to up cycle old fabric with your Below the Kōwhai sews ...

Sewing with Autumn Inspiration

Cosy up to beautiful colours and tones with this Autumn inspiration for your Below the Kōwhai makes ...