About Us
SewingGem.com.au
Sewing Gem was founded by Gemma Thebault in 2018 — starting small from her garage with an online shop selling fabric and haberdashery. What began as a humble side project has grown into one of Australia's most recognised sewing retailers, trusted by thousands of passionate sewers across the country.
Sewing Gem Studio
But Gemma always had a second dream: to open a sewing school. With a background as a classroom teacher before her children came along, she brings a rare combination of genuine teaching expertise and deep sewing passion to every class. She has a gift for breaking down complex skills into manageable, confidence-building steps — making sewing accessible and enjoyable for everyone, from complete beginners to seasoned makers.
Sewing Club Podcast
Gemma is also the co-host of the Sewing Club Podcast, which she produces alongside Kylie Brulé of Kylie and the Machine. Together they share pattern reviews, techniques, and sewing wisdom with thousands of listeners worldwide. You can listen on many platforms - Spotify, Apple, wherever you get your podcasts.
At home
When she's not teaching, podcasting, or running the business, Gemma loves spending time with her husband and two young children — and can usually be found in her home sewing room, steadily working through her ever-growing list of makes.
Our Story
The Beginning
Gemma launches SewingGem.com.au from her garage, selling quality tools and haberdashery with a vision to make sewing accessible to everyone.
Out Growing the Garage
Sewing Gem outgrows the home garage and moves to a dedicated space in Fortitude Valley.
Growing Team
As the brand increases in popularity, so does the number of orders and the team!
Podcast Launch
Sewing Club Podcast collaboration launches, now with over 80,000 active downloads reaching sewists globally.
Studio Opens
Sewing Gem moves to Bulimba and opens the Sewing Gem Studio, creating a dedicated teaching space for the community.
The Beginning
Gemma launches SewingGem.com.au from her garage, selling quality tools and haberdashery with a vision to make sewing accessible to everyone.
Out Growing the Garage
Sewing Gem outgrows the home garage and moves to a dedicated space in Fortitude Valley.
Growing Team
As the brand increases in popularity, so does the number of orders and the team!
Podcast Launch
Sewing Club Podcast collaboration launches, now with over 80,000 active downloads reaching sewists globally.
Studio Opens
Sewing Gem moves to Bulimba and opens the Sewing Gem Studio, creating a dedicated teaching space for the community.