Using Ban-Rol For Narrow Hemming May 10, 2021Ban-Rol is a great product to use for hemming shifty, fine or sheer fabrics. Read on to find out how.
Narrow Hemming May 3, 2021This is my favourite method for narrow hemming. I love it as no pinning is needed and it can be completed in 4 easy steps.
Self-Covered Buttons March 23, 2021Here’s a quick ‘how to’ on creating your own self-covering buttons. A great way to make sure your buttons match your project perfectly.
Meet Becky! March 16, 2021Meet our resident expert Becky who will be adding valuable tips and advice to our Tips on Tuesday blogs (from next week!). Meet Becky...
Specialist Pins And When To Use Them - Part 1 February 9, 2021As the pin selection has grown at Sewing Gem it was time to do a quick run-down on choosing the right pin for the job.
Odicoat! February 2, 2021Here you’ll find a few tips on using Odicoat, from applying to sewing. Read here for more information on project placemat.
Christmas Stockings November 30, 2020Here's a quick how to make Christmas stockings. Make one as a decoration for the tree or twenty-four and use them as an advent calendar. Enlarge the pattern and make...
Tips On Tuesday - How To Use Carbon Paper November 23, 2020We thought we'd give a quick 'how to' on using carbon paper and a tracing wheel as a method of transferring pattern markings. There's a few things to consider when...
Tips on Tuesday - Sewing Bust Darts November 16, 2020A few tips for sewing all darts, but particularly bust darts and avoiding the Madonna look!