Vivien FieldApr 13 minThe OTY Beanie - Ribbed Knit and Folded Hem VariationSo I recently shared my FREE OTY Beanie Pattern made in Conjunction with OTY Fabric NZ showcasing their French Terry and gifting the...
Vivien FieldMar 314 minFREE PATTERN - The OTY BeanieSo its well into Autumn here in Canterbury, the leaves are dropping everywhere the mornings are getting colder and I know those frosts...
Vivien FieldFeb 85 minFREE Sewing Hack - Faux Layered Tshirt Top Well Summer seems to be coming to an end here in New Zealand and the cooler weather has definitely started to bite here in the South...
Vivien FieldJan 94 minMake a FREE Wetbag TutorialIts summer here in New Zealand and of course I make Swim Nappies, Pull-ups and swim wear over here at Picklefish Products NZ. I decided...
Vivien FieldOct 22, 20217 minSew a Free Butterfly Sleeve Top or DressIts been awhile between sewing hack tutorials so I thought I would do another one this time using the free Brindille and Twig Ringer Tee...
Vivien FieldSep 2, 20215 minMaking a Free Kids Cropped HoodieIts lockdown here again in New Zealand thanks to ongoing community cases of Covid-19 in our country, so we are stuck at home with large...
Vivien FieldJun 15, 20215 minAdding a Zipper Shield to Any PatternLots of the items I sew that have a zipper I tend to add a zipper shield to protect the skin from the zipper and make it softer and more...
Vivien FieldJun 15, 20215 minColour Block Retro Sweater Tutorial Recently I brought some cool Retro Tapes print Cotton Knit from OTY Fabrics NZ. I had dreamed up a design for the fabric once it arrived....
Vivien FieldMay 28, 20215 minSew a Boho Tunic TopI had been wanting to show off the lovely Double Gauze and Cotton Knits designed and sold by OTY Fabrics NZ and just couldn't find the...
Vivien FieldMay 27, 20212 minAdding a Faux Henley Placket to any TopRecently I brought some of the lovely warm soft Waffle Rib Cotton knit from OTY Fabrics NZ to sew my son a warm PJ top. The fabric was...
Vivien FieldMay 12, 20215 minThe OTY Toddler Pinafore - The Basic DressWe'd like to introduce you to our first FREE Sewing Pattern...the OTY Fabrics Toddler Pinafore! This simple to sew Pinafore Dress is...
Vivien FieldSep 11, 20192 minMaking a Free Baby Outfit for Summer using OTY Fabric I work with our good friend Cassie over at OTY Fabrics NZ and between us we design fabrics for the New Zealand market. These fabrics...