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Posted on 19 February 202419 February 2024 by Sophie Laughton-Mutu — Leave a comment

4 Ways to Track your Sewing

Track sewing garment count

Track your sewing and all of the progress you make at the sewing machine with these 4 clever ways to feel super productive!

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Categories: Behind The Scenes, Community
Tags: Behind The Scenes, sewing journal
Posted on 12 June 202319 June 2023 by Sophie Laughton-Mutu — Leave a comment

Streamlining and Sunsetting: The Future of BTK

We are streamlining, sunsetting, and making changes as we look to the future of Below the Kōwhai…

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Categories: Behind The Scenes, Community
Tag: Behind The Scenes
Posted on 16 May 202316 May 2023 by Sophie Laughton-Mutu — Leave a comment

6 Ways to Quilt

6 Ways to Quilt

6 ways to quilt, featuring unique, alternative ideas for quilting by hand or with a sewing machine. Perfect for additional inspiration for our Quilted Honu Vest.

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Categories: Community, Tutorials
Tags: children, honu vest, how to, quilting, Tutorial
Posted on 30 March 202330 March 2023 by Sophie Laughton-Mutu — Leave a comment

Tips for Quick Sewing

Kids winter PJ sewing pattern

Tips for quick sewing for maximum productivity and economy. I’ll be sharing how I sewed our Tio Trousers quickly but you can apply these tips to almost all garments!

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Category: Community
Tag: how to
Posted on 14 September 202214 September 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Sophie’s Sewing Journal

sewing journal tio trousers

I’ve been logging my sews as a celebration of time and creativity. Here is my sewing journal from the first half of the year!

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Tags: Behind The Scenes, sewing journal
Posted on 8 September 20228 September 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Sew for hiking and the outdoors

sew for hiking

Your guide to adventure friendly fabrics to sew for hiking and the outdoors!

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Category: Community
Tags: fabric, guide, hiking
Posted on 29 July 20221 September 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Introducing our BTK Fabric NZ collection!

100% linen fabric nz selection

Deep, vibrant, soft, and muted hues all make up our first collection of BTK fabric NZ New Zealand.

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Categories: Behind The Scenes, Community
Tags: fabric, introducing, linen
Posted on 15 July 202215 July 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

6 ways to save money sewing

6 ways you can save money in your sewing so we can all continue to do the things that we love and benefit from!

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Category: Community
Tags: guide, save, sewing
Posted on 6 April 20226 April 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Where to buy Wool Fabric – NZ & Aus

Where to buy wool

Where to buy wool fabric from New Zealand and Australia for your Awhi Coats! A round up of 6 fab local stores.

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Category: Community
Tags: awhi coat, fabric
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 12 August 202115 July 2022 by kylie.rick — Leave a comment

Mending Inspiration

Mending Inspiration

Turn those holes or stains into a piece of art on your clothing!

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Category: Community
Tag: mending
Posted on 21 May 202131 May 2021 by kylie.rick — 1 Comment

Sewing A Capsule Wardrobe For Kids

Sew Capsule Wardrobe for kids

Create a children’s capsule wardrobe with these helpful tips!

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Category: Community
Tags: capsule, sustainable sewing

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