Here at Sewing Gem we (Mum and I) have decided to join in with the Gertie B6556 Sew-Along. In case you were interested in joining in the fun we thought a...

I thought I would share my experience of making the Sew Over it Rosie Dress.  I love this dress and think it looked perfect on my model Sophie. The combination of structured bodice...

It’s been a pretty exciting first month at Sewing Gem, so we thought we'd take this opportunity to keep you up to date with sewing projects and new products available in...

As someone relatively new to sewing I initially presumed it was a lonely hobby, however I have been pleasantly surprised by the community of sewers that exist - online, friends you...

Suddenly you find yourself in a position where you can make a pretty thing or two! You are probably adapting patterns, possibly even pattern making your own, not only to create...

So you’ve got this far - You’ve become accustomed to the workings of your machine and you’ve been pretty chuffed with your makes. Where next?... Keep reading, absorbing, learning and...

So you've decided you'd like to give this sewing thing a go - read on to learn how.  

Why learn to sew in today’s modern world? Clothes are cheap, readily available and who doesn’t love hitting the shops? It is also a hobby that can have a reputation...