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Posted on 17 May 20193 February 2023 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — 2 Comments

Our embroidered Pepeha wall hanging

Embroidered Wall Hanging

Over 3 years I have been working on an embroidered pepeha walling hanging, a quilt to tell the story of our ancestors and who we are as a family.

Continue reading Our embroidered Pepeha wall hanging
Category: Community
Tags: Behind The Scenes, Embroidery, hand made, Māori language and culture, New Zealand, The Making Of
Posted on 5 February 20193 February 2023 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — 1 Comment

Aotearoa New Zealand Resources

Sewing for mental health

I invite you to enjoy these uniquely Aotearoa, New Zealand resources to enrich your world view and love of our land.

Continue reading Aotearoa New Zealand Resources

Category: Community
Tags: New Zealand, resources
Posted on 5 December 2018 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — 1 Comment

top 3 types of elastic

Different types of elastic

When sewing, it’s important to know that not all elastic is created equally.

Continue reading top 3 types of elastic

Category: Tutorials
Tags: The Mānuka Skirt, The Tui Pinafore, Tutorial
Posted on 30 October 201823 April 2019 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

Pet Friends Sew Along Round Up

Below the Kowhai Pet Bag sew along

Thank you for joining in last weeks Pet Friends Bag Sew Along! Here is a round up of all things Pet Friends! 

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Category: Community
Tags: Pet Friends Bag, Sew Along
Posted on 9 October 201816 December 2019 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

below the kōwhai sew-along details

Current sew along: *finished*
Pai Rawe set – 3rd – 6th December 2019

Sign up in the form below to join our exclusive sew along. Continue reading below the kōwhai sew-along details

Category: Community
Tags: Pet Friends Bag, Sew Along
Posted on 29 August 201830 August 2018 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — 1 Comment

below the kōwhai story book

Behind the Scenes Story Book of Below the Kōwhai

This is a never seen before glimpse into life behind the scenes at Below the Kōwhai and what it looks like for it’s creator, Sophie. Enjoy this story book by Camilla, age 6.

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Category: Behind The Scenes
Tag: Behind The Scenes
Posted on 23 August 201830 August 2018 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — 2 Comments

5 ways to sustainable sewing

Sustainable Sewing

Sustainable sewing doesn’t only have to be for those who can source locally milled organic cotton for their homemade garments.

Here are 5 ways that you can be more sustainable in your own sewing practices at home, on any budget!

Continue reading 5 ways to sustainable sewing

Category: Community
Tags: Eco Living, Sewing Room Ideas
Posted on 23 May 201823 April 2019 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — 2 Comments

mānuka skirt sew along round up

 

Thank you for joining in last weeks Mānuka Skirt Sew Along! Here is a round up of all things Mānuka!  Continue reading mānuka skirt sew along round up

Category: Community
Tags: Sew Along, The Mānuka Skirt
Posted on 14 May 20185 April 2022 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — 2 Comments

frequently asked questions FAQ

Below The Kowhai Window Display 7

Have you got a question? You might find the answer here in our FAQ frequently asked questions:

Continue reading frequently asked questions FAQ
Category: Tutorials
Tag: FAQ
Posted on 26 April 201814 May 2018 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — 1 Comment

mānuka skirt sew along sign up

Sign up using the form below to secure your place in the sew along.

[6 May 2018: Sign ups are now closed] Continue reading mānuka skirt sew along sign up

Category: Community
Tags: Sew Along, The Mānuka Skirt
Posted on 9 March 20189 March 2018 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

referral program

We have created this referral program to say THANK YOU for all of your excitement and support over our patterns!

We are only a small pattern company from New Zealand (with big dreams!), so each and every kind word, review and share makes a big difference!

Continue reading referral program

Categories: Behind The Scenes, Tutorials
Tags: Behind The Scenes, FAQ, Tutorial
Posted on 20 February 201827 February 2018 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

BTK window display

Below The Kowhai Window Display 5

Recently my local Knit World asked me if I would like to create a window display in their Christchurch store and showcase my samples and digital sewing patterns! Yes! Absolutely! I jumped at the chance. Continue reading BTK window display

Category: Behind The Scenes
Tags: Behind The Scenes, Out In The World, The Making Of, The Mānuka Skirt, The Pipi Top, The Tui Pinafore

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