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

Easy Sew Hair Accessories – hair bow tutorial

sew gifts for girls scrunchie and bow

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

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: gift, hair, how to, Tutorial
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 30 June 202230 June 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Kea Top Dolman Hack

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!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, kea top, Tutorial
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!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: Tio Trousers, Tutorial
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 5 April 20225 April 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to Print PDF Sewing Patterns

How to print PDF sewing patterns

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

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Category: Behind The Scenes
Tags: FAQ, help, printing, Tutorial
Posted on 22 September 202122 September 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Knit Bellbird Dress – How to

Knit Bellbird Dress Tutorial

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

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: Bellbird Dress, hack, knit
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 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!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: Bellbird Dress, kauri dress, The Mānuka Skirt, Tui Pinafore, Tutorial
Posted on 13 July 202113 July 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to Wide Leg hack

Wide Leg Tipa Dungarees

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

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, how to, tipa dungarees, Tutorial
Posted on 9 July 20219 July 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to use Dungaree Clips

How to use Dungaree Clips

Attach and thread your dungaree clips with this easy tutorial

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: how to, tipa dungarees

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