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Home / Posts tagged “The Mānuka Skirt”

Tag: The Mānuka Skirt

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 4 August 20214 August 2021 by kylie.rick — Leave a comment

A Guide To Gathering

Bell Bird Dress sewing pattern by Below the Kowhai

A tutorial and guide for 4 different methods for gathering fabric!

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: Bellbird Dress, kauri dress, The Mānuka Skirt, Tui Pinafore, Tutorial
Posted on 26 March 20203 February 2023 by rachelslimmon — Leave a comment

Sewing with Autumn Inspiration

Cosy up to beautiful colours and tones with this Autumn inspiration for your Below the Kōwhai makes.

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Category: Community
Tags: autumn sewing, Blog, inspiration, season inspiration, The Mānuka Skirt
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
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.

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Category: Tutorials
Tags: The Mānuka Skirt, The Tui Pinafore, Tutorial
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 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.

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Category: Community
Tags: Sew Along, The Mānuka Skirt
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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