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How to: French Seams - Sewing Gem

How to: French Seams

Read on for a quick run through on sewing French seams. A great option for sheer or lightweight fabric or if you don't own an...

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Reducing Stretching on Necklines, Zippers and Waistlines - Sewing Gem

Reducing Stretching on Necklines, Zippers and Waistlines

Here's a few tips for minimising the chances of stretching on garments when sewing. It's not the most exciting part of a sewing project, but...

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Reducing Bulky Seams - Sewing Gem

Reducing Bulky Seams

Reducing the bulk inside your seams is really important for getting a professional finish. Read on to find out how I like to create crisp...

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Using The Prym Turning Set - Sewing Gem

Using The Prym Turning Set

Read on to find out how to use the Prym Turning Set. Perfect for turning out straps, belt loops and ties. ...

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Rouleau Straps With A Loop Turner - Sewing Gem

Rouleau Straps With A Loop Turner

Here's a quick run down on using a loop turner to create Rouleau straps.  Rouleau straps can be used for a variety of projects, including...

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More Hemming! Using Horsehair Braid. - Sewing Gem

More Hemming! Using Horsehair Braid.

If you're wanting a hem to have structure and volume then why not try horsehair braid. Read on to find out how to insert it into...

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Hand Stitching A Hem - Blind Catch Stitch - Sewing Gem

Hand Stitching A Hem - Blind Catch Stitch

For those of you who prefer to hem by hand read on to find out how to sew a blind catch stitch. ...

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Sewing A Blind Hem! - Sewing Gem

Sewing A Blind Hem!

Hate hemming by hand and have a straight hem - why not give blind hemming a go. ...

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Pattern Matching - Sewing Gem

Pattern Matching

Pattern matching shows real attention to detail and is totally worth it for those special fabrics (or just those people who pay attention to details!)....

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Using Ban-Rol For Narrow Hemming - Sewing Gem

Using Ban-Rol For Narrow Hemming

Ban-Rol is a great product to use for hemming shifty, fine or sheer fabrics. Read on to find out how. ...

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Narrow Hemming - Sewing Gem

Narrow Hemming

This is my favourite method for narrow hemming. I love it as no pinning is needed and it can be completed in 4 easy steps....

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Using Bias Binding To Bind A V-Neck - Sewing Gem

Using Bias Binding To Bind A V-Neck

Here’s how to bind a V-neck using single fold binding. An alternative method to this will follow next week. ...

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