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Posted on 16 May 202316 May 2023 by Sophie Laughton-Mutu — Leave a comment

6 Ways to Quilt

6 Ways to Quilt

6 ways to quilt, featuring unique, alternative ideas for quilting by hand or with a sewing machine. Perfect for additional inspiration for our Quilted Honu Vest.

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Categories: Community, Tutorials
Tags: children, honu vest, how to, quilting, Tutorial
Posted on 30 March 202330 March 2023 by Sophie Laughton-Mutu — Leave a comment

Tips for Quick Sewing

Kids winter PJ sewing pattern

Tips for quick sewing for maximum productivity and economy. I’ll be sharing how I sewed our Tio Trousers quickly but you can apply these tips to almost all garments!

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Category: Community
Tag: how to
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 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 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
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 2 March 20202 March 2020 by Sophie - Below the Kōwhai — Leave a comment

applying iron on interfacing

Apply interfacing

Iron-On Interfacing is easy to apply, but if done incorrectly will result in bubbled fabric. Watch this video tutorial for the how-to on applying it!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: how to, interfacing, The Mānuka Skirt, The Tui Pinafore, video
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