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Home / Posts tagged “hack”

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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!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, rimu dress, Sew Along, Tutorial
Posted on 16 December 202216 December 2022 by Sophie Laughton-Mutu — Leave a comment

Women’s size Tuatua Cover Up

Adult Tuatua Cover Up

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

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, how to, tuatua cover up, Tutorial
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!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: hack, how to, The Mānuka Skirt, Tui Pinafore, Tutorial
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 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 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

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 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 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 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

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