tutorials - Below The Kōwhai

Posted on 16 May 202316 May 2023 by Sophie Laughton-Mutu — Leave a comment

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.

Posted on 4 January 202313 January 2023 by Sophie Laughton-Mutu — Leave a comment

Girls Rimu Top – a ruffle top hack

Rimu Top sewing pattern by Below the Kōwhai

Join our Sew-Along and use our popular Rimu Dress sewing pattern to create this cute ruffle top!

Posted on 16 December 202216 December 2022 by Sophie Laughton-Mutu — Leave a comment

Women’s size Tuatua Cover Up

Use our Tweens sewing pattern to create your own beach Cover Up!

Posted on 27 October 202216 December 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to Sew a Paperbag Waistband

Add cute or dramatic paperbag waistband’s to your garments with these easy steps!

Posted on 18 October 202227 October 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Easy Waistband Finishing

Follow these easy waistband steps to simplify your sewing for faster garments!

Posted on 21 July 202221 July 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Easy Sew Hair Accessories – hair bow tutorial

Easy sew hair accessories you can whip up with fabric scraps – including an easy hair bow tutorial. Perfect for homemade gifts!

Posted on 30 June 202230 June 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Kea Top Dolman Hack

Sew your own Dolman Top with this easy pattern hack! This post will help you understand the basics of pattern shape and a Dolman adjustment!

Posted on 23 June 202223 June 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to add a faux drawstring

Pai Shorts sewing pattern by Below the Kowhai

Here’s how you can add a faux drawstring to your sewing for all of the credit with none of the work!

Posted on 22 September 202122 September 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Knit Bellbird Dress – How to

Transform your pattern into a knit Bellbird Dress with this simple tutorial. Ultra comfort, easy pattern!

Posted on 4 August 20214 August 2021 by kylie.rick — Leave a comment

A Guide To Gathering

Bell Bird Dress sewing pattern by Below the Kowhai

A tutorial and guide for 4 different methods for gathering fabric!

Posted on 13 July 202113 July 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to Wide Leg hack

Use this handy wide leg tutorial to widen any sewing pattern hem – we’re using the Adult Tipa Dungarees as an example.

Posted on 9 July 20219 July 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to use Dungaree Clips

Attach and thread your dungaree clips with this easy tutorial