Sewing a FREE Shacket for Kids
Heres yet one more tutorial for all those who love to sew FREE stuff for their kids. This time I thought of a cross season sew and...
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Vivien Field
- Jul 8
- 5 min
Sew your Own FREE Dragon Hoodie
Many years ago I made Dragon Hoodies for my small business and they were very successful. I wanted to share this awesome easy hack for...
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Vivien Field
- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
Sewing a GTube Pocket - FREE Tutorial
Years ago when I first started Picklefish Products NZ, there wasn't many options for those of us with kids with extra needs. I had to...
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Vivien Field
- Apr 25, 2022
- 5 min
Free Peplum Top Sewing Hack
For a little while now I have been musing this hack, I have looked at a few other tutorials out there and they are all really similar. ...
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Vivien Field
- Apr 1, 2022
- 3 min
The OTY Beanie - Ribbed Knit and Folded Hem Variation
So I recently shared my FREE OTY Beanie Pattern made in Conjunction with OTY Fabric NZ showcasing their French Terry and gifting the...
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Vivien Field
- Mar 31, 2022
- 4 min
FREE PATTERN - The OTY Beanie
So its well into Autumn here in Canterbury, the leaves are dropping everywhere the mornings are getting colder and I know those frosts...
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Vivien Field
- Feb 8, 2022
- 5 min
FREE 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...
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Vivien Field
- Jan 9, 2022
- 4 min
Make a FREE Wetbag Tutorial
Its 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...
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Vivien Field
- Oct 22, 2021
- 7 min
Sew a Free Butterfly Sleeve Top or Dress
Its been awhile between sewing hack tutorials so I thought I would do another one this time using the free Brindille and Twig Ringer Tee...
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Vivien Field
- Sep 3, 2021
- 5 min
Making a Free Kids Cropped Hoodie
Its 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...
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Vivien Field
- Jun 16, 2021
- 5 min
Adding a Zipper Shield to Any Pattern
Lots 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...
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Vivien Field
- Jun 15, 2021
- 5 min
Colour 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....
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Vivien Field
- May 28, 2021
- 5 min
Sew a Boho Tunic Top
I 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...
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Vivien Field
- May 28, 2021
- 2 min
Adding a Faux Henley Placket to any Top
Recently 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...
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Vivien Field
- May 12, 2021
- 5 min
The OTY Toddler Pinafore - The Basic Dress
We'd like to introduce you to our first FREE Sewing Pattern...the OTY Fabrics Toddler Pinafore! This simple to sew Pinafore Dress is...
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Vivien Field
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
Sewing Tutorial - Making an easy Cowl Scarf
Today I thought I would share with you an easy sewing tutorial to make a Cowl Scarf or 'Snood' using OTY Fabric NZ Cotton Spandex in...
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Vivien Field
- Sep 11, 2019
- 2 min
Making 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...
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Vivien Field
- Sep 4, 2019
- 5 min
Sewing Tutorial - Christmas Vest - Step 2
Free Sewing Tutorial Step 2 - Sewing up the Christmas Vest
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Vivien Field
- Sep 4, 2019
- 3 min
Sewing Tutorial - Make a Christmas Vest - Step 1
A free sewing tutorial on using a plain Tshirt to make a V-Neck Vest for Christmas. - Step 1 - Creating your pattern
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