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Posted on 30 October 202030 October 2020 by rachelslimmon — Leave a comment

Kauri Dress A-line Hack

Follow this Kauri Dress hack to create your own A-Line, button through dress using only the existing pattern pieces!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: A-line Dress, hack, kauri dress
Posted on 6 October 20206 October 2020 by rachelslimmon — Leave a comment

Tipa Dungaree Skirt Hack

Follow this Tipa Dungaree hack to create your own on-trend Tipa Skirt using only the existing pattern pieces!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, tipa dungarees, Tutorial
Posted on 4 October 20204 October 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Design a Home

Sewing pattern and notions

Design a home with this school holiday activity and spot prizes!

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Category: Community
Tag: giveaway
Posted on 2 October 20203 February 2023 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Spring Inspiration sewing

Sewing with Spring Inspiration

Inspired by the vibrancy of this season, my Spring inspiration colour palette is a mix of soft pinks with animated floral patterns in reds, yellows, oranges and blues.

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Category: Community
Tags: kea top, Pockets, season inspiration, spring, Tui Pinafore
Posted on 17 September 202017 September 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Elastic Cuff Tutorial Hack

Elastic Cuff Hack

Create an elastic cuff with our quick and easy tutorial and transform your handmade garments!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: elastic, hack, kauri dress, pai shorts, tipa dungarees
Posted on 14 September 202014 September 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

How to use the word Pai

Pai Shorts Sewing Pattern by Below the Kōwhai

You can use the word Pai in your everyday language at home, here’s how:

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Category: Community
Tags: Māori language and culture, pai shorts
Posted on 17 August 202017 August 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Sewing with Winter Inspiration

Kauri Dress by Below the Kowhai

Winter inspiration can be found in a hushed palette of blues in Prussian, denim, navy and indigo.

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Category: Community
Tags: kauri dress, season inspiration, winter
Posted on 7 August 20207 August 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Sophie’s Rātā Top Adjustments

Rata Top sewing pattern by Below the Kowhai

Let’s discuss my personal fit adjustments. This ones dedicated to all of the fit-geeks out there. It’s nice to know I’m not alone!

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Category: Community
Tags: adjustments, rātā top, womenswear
Posted on 1 July 20201 July 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

From Woven to Knit Fabric

Woven and Knit fabric

Can you sew your favourite woven pattern in knit fabric?

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Category: Community
Tags: hack, knit
Posted on 1 July 202018 February 2021 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Knit Pōhutukawa Dress Tutorial

Knit Pohutukawa Dress Tutorial

Transform your garment into a knit Pōhutukawa Dress with this tutorial. Crushed velvet dress, anyone?

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, knit, Pōhutukawa Dress, Tutorial
Posted on 19 June 202023 June 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Kauri Tree Origins

Kauri Tree

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

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Category: Community
Tags: kauri dress, Māori language and culture
Posted on 4 June 20204 June 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Women’s Tui Pinafore Hack

Women's Tui Pinafore Hack

Create your own Women’s Tui Pinafore with this hack-handy guide!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, Tui Pinafore, Tutorial

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