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Direct Sewing sashiko guide with five small 20 m cotton thread skeins in white, red, blue, yellow and green beside indigo stitched cloth.
October 15, 2026

Sashiko NZ: A Complete Guide to Thread, Needles, Cloth & Projects

Discover sashiko, one stitch at a time. Compare Olympus thread colours, beautiful printed cloths, stencils, needles and thimbles, then plan your first project with Direct Sewing.

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ByAnnie logo above colourful quilted pouches, green mesh, elastic, handbag zip, swivel hooks and foam on a linen-covered sewing table.
September 05, 2026

ByAnnie NZ: Make Your Next Favourite Bag

Bring your favourite fabric to life. Discover ByAnnie bags, pouches and organisers, learn what Soft and Stable and specialist notions do, and plan a project you’ll love making and using.

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A&E Gütermann Mara thread spools in cream, navy, red and gold on linen beside denim topstitching and sewing scissors.
August 25, 2026

Gütermann Mara NZ: The Thread Behind a Beautiful Seam

From fine garment seams to gold denim topstitching, discover the right Gütermann Mara thread. Compare Mara 100, 70 and 50, choose a needle and colour, and build a better test seam.

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YKK logo beside red dress, natural invisible and navy VISLON zips on linen and indigo fabric, with sewing scissors and thread.
August 20, 2026

YKK Zips NZ: Your Guide to a Better Finish

From a discreet dress seam to a jacket that opens completely, choose the right YKK zip. Explore types, lengths, colours, sewing techniques and replacement tips with Direct Sewing.

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