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

Dungaree Strap Loop Hack

Strap loop hack Tipa Dungarees

Create a strap loop for your Adult and Children’s Tipa Dungarees!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, tipa dungarees, Tutorial
Posted on 25 June 202125 June 2021 by kylie.rick — Leave a comment

Culotte Hack with Pai Shorts

Pai Shorts to Culottes Hack

Sew your own with this easy culotte hack using the Pai Shorts sewing pattern!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, pai shorts, Tutorial
Posted on 2 June 20214 June 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to Sew an Exposed Ruffle Gather

Exposed Ruffle Gather tutorial

Hack your sewing patterns with this easy exposed ruffle gathered edge!

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Category: Tutorials
Tag: Bellbird Dress
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
Posted on 13 May 202113 May 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to sew Enclosed Neckline Facing

How to sew enclosed neckline facing

For neat internal finishes, enclose your neckline facing with these simple steps!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: how to, Pōhutukawa Dress, rātā top, Tutorial
Posted on 27 April 202127 April 2021 by kylie.rick — Leave a comment

How to sew a Reversible Tui Pinafore

Reversible Tui Pinafore

Create your own side opening, fully reversible Tui Pinafore with side ties with this easy hack!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, Pockets, Tui Pinafore, Tutorial
Posted on 14 January 202116 January 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Summer Sewing Inspiration

Summer Sewing Inspiration

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

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Category: Community
Tags: kauri dress, season inspiration, summer
Posted on 22 December 20205 July 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

French Seam Tutorial

Korora Dress sewing pattern by Below the Kōwhai

Level up your handmade garments with a fully enclosed french seam.

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Category: Tutorials
Tag: Tutorial
Posted on 10 December 202010 December 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Learning to Sew

Learning to Sew

An interview with 11 year old Sophia Ren on her journey learning to sew.

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Category: Community
Tags: learn to sew, tipa dungarees
Posted on 3 December 202018 February 2021 by rachelslimmon — Leave a comment

Tui-Pai Dungaree Mashup

Use two of our most popular patterns to create this gorgeous dungaree mashup.

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, Overalls
Posted on 19 November 202018 February 2021 by rachelslimmon — Leave a comment

Jersey Kauri Dress Hack

Transform your Kauri Dress pattern into a jersey knit masterpiece with this tutorial.

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, jersey, kauri dress, knit
Posted on 17 November 202021 August 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — 1 Comment

Lockdown Sewing

Sewing for mental health

Lockdown sewing became essential for New Zealanders when the world went into lockdown. Sewing machines were dusted off and put to work, and for good reason.

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Category: Community
Tag: mental health

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