Tips On Tuesday - Adding A Trim To A Hem
This week's tips on Tuesday is attaching a trim to a hem.
Tips On Tuesday - Hong Kong Seams
A quick how to on creating Hong Kong seams. Perfect for creating neat and professional unlined garments.
Attaching Tips to Spiral Steel Boning
Here's a quick run down of how to use our spiral steel boning kits.
Cushions with Perfect Piping
This year as Christmas presents for the in-laws I made some cushion covers with invisible zippers and piping around the edge. No pattern was needed and it was a super...
The support layer that could just hold your strapless dress in place!
This year's Christmas dress challenge is creating a support layer to keep everything in place. It will be a fairly simple dress from the outside, but with a whole load of...
Bebekins Polly Pinafore - The Pretty Pictures
Here's a few pictures of the Bebkins Polly Pinafores I made recently. The only major change I made was to use an exposed zipper. You can check out my blog...
How to - Exposed Zipper on the Bebekins Polly Pinafore
Recently I made the Bebekins Polly Pinafore and decided to use an exposed zipper, rather than a button closure. A few people have been asking how I did it -...
Marking Pens - What's Best?
Not sure what you'll need for marking fabric? Read this 'Marking Tool' blog to get the low-down on a variety of marking pens.
What's New At Sewing Gem?
Check out all things new at Sewing Gem...
Monnie the Mini Mannequin and Sample Sewing!
Whilst sewing samples or practising sewing techniques could be thought of as boring I have come to the realisation that there are huge benefits to be had. As a very...
Tadah! Festival Dresses
Firstly I would like to begin by saying that I LOVE this pattern. It could not be more perfect for the Brisbane Summer (as long as it is worn with...
Personalised Superhero Capes
Recently my two daughters were invited to a super hero party. I hadn't sewn anything for them for quite a while so decided it was time.. queue personalised, hooded superhero...
