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Summer Sewing Inspiration with the Flùr Collection | Sewing Street Replay
Summer Sewing Inspiration with the Flùr Collection | Sewing Street Replay
It is always a pleasure to be on Sewing Street sharing some of my favourite summer sewing projects! If you missed the show, or you'd like to watch it again, you can catch the replay below. This hour was all...
Sew the Greek Collection Your Way | Sewing Street Replay
Sew the Greek Collection Your Way | Sewing Street Replay
It was such a joy to spend the second hour on Sewing Street sharing our new Greek-inspired collection. From the new Thora pattern to some of my favourite summer garment patterns, I wanted to show just how versatile these exclusive...
Step Into a Greek Summer
Step Into a Greek Summer

For our latest summer window, Jo was inspired by everything we love about the Greek islands.

Embroidered Greek Collection
Embroidered Greek Collection
This summer I wanted to create the ideal handmade capsule wardrobe to inspire you to sew your own. With a brand new g&g pattern, The Thora Top and Dress, 3 gorgeous new fabric designs that compliment our popular Goddess Collection...
Co-ordinate with the Goddess Fabric Collection
Co-ordinate with the Goddess Fabric Collection
Nothing beats that feeling of wearing a fully ‘me made’ outfit and being able to have garments in your wardrobe that make it super easy to mix and match your handmade clothes is a great way to wear ‘me made’...
Lauren's Top Summer Fabric Picks - June 2026 New Arrivals
Lauren's Top Summer Fabric Picks - June 2026 New Arrivals

Browse the latest June 2026 fabric arrivals including double gauze, seersucker cottons, embroidered cotton gauze, viscose prints, jerseys and summer sewing inspiration.

How to Add a Fold Over Button Band to a Top Pattern | Easy Sewing Pattern Hack Tutorial
How to Add a Fold Over Button Band to a Top Pattern | Easy Sewing Pattern Hack Tutorial

Learn how to hack a simple top sewing pattern to add a fold over button band with this step-by-step tutorial using the Closet Core Azure Top. A simple sewing pattern hack that works beautifully on shell tops and tank styles.

Laurens Top Fabrics Picks - May 2026
Laurens Top Fabrics Picks - May 2026

Browse the latest dressmaking fabric arrivals at Guthrie & Ghani, including textured cottons, double gauze, viscose linens, stretch velvet and cosy sweatshirting. This month’s collection is full of beautiful colour, tactile textures and inspiring fabrics perfect for summer sewing projects and everyday handmade wardrobes.

Why I love Sewing with Double Gauze - Two Summer Dressmaking Projects
Why I love Sewing with Double Gauze - Two Summer Dressmaking Projects

Discover why double gauze is one of my favourite fabrics for summer sewing with two recent dressmaking projects — the Matchy Matchy Peplum Split Tank and a colour-blocked Closet Core Jenna Shirt. I’m also sharing my top tips for sewing with cotton double gauze, plus a video showing the cutting out process for the Jenna Shirt.

Staff Pattern Review May 2026
Staff Pattern Review May 2026
The G&G team have been back at their sewing machines for another round of Staff Pattern Reviews — and this month’s makes are full of wearable wardrobe staples, thoughtful hacks, and plenty of sewing inspiration! From relaxed summer skirts and...
How to Use the Prym Creative Tool for Anorak Snaps | Ruby Vest Sewing Tutorial
How to Use the Prym Creative Tool for Anorak Snaps | Ruby Vest Sewing Tutorial

Learn how to attach Prym Rose Gold Anorak Snaps using the Prym Creative Tool in this step-by-step featuring my latest make, the Ruby Vest!

What I'm sewing this month - May 2026
What I'm sewing this month - May 2026

Find out what's on my to sew list this month! 

Wildflower Window
Wildflower Window
Jo has created new window to celebrate the release of the Leana Collection, and I have to say, it’s one of those displays that instantly lifts your mood when you walk past. It’s inspired by the Scottish wildflowers you’ll spot...
New fabrics for April 2026 - Laurens round up
New fabrics for April 2026 - Laurens round up
Join me for the April 2026 new fabric round-up at Guthrie & Ghani, featuring a really exciting mix of new arrivals for spring and summer sewing, including the launch of our brand new Flur fabrics - yay! ✨ This month...
Designing the Lèana Collection: From Fabric to Pattern
Designing the Lèana Collection: From Fabric to Pattern
The Lèana Collection marks a really special moment for us at Guthrie & Ghani, bringing together our very first sewing pattern with a collection of exclusive fabrics designed to sit alongside one another. Inspired by wildflowers growing across Scottish landscapes,...
Tilly and the Buttons in Conversation with Lauren
Book Reviews
Tilly and the Buttons in Conversation with Lauren
There’s something really special about bringing people together in person, and our recent book launch event with Tilly Walnes felt like a perfect reminder of just how lovely our sewing community is. We welcomed Tilly to the Guthrie & Ghani...
Laurens New Fabric Round Up March 2026
Fabric Focus
Laurens New Fabric Round Up March 2026

Discover the latest dressmaking fabrics at Guthrie & Ghani, perfect for spring sewing. This month features lightweight wovens, soft jerseys and textured denims ideal for transitional pieces, everyday makes and seasonal wardrobe updates. Watch the video and explore all the new arrivals for fresh sewing inspiration.

Spring Butterfly Window
Spring Butterfly Window
We are welcoming the sunshine here in our lovely fabric shop in, Moseley, Birmingha! Our latest Guthrie & Ghani shop window display is full of fresh spring sewing inspiration, with a calming palette of soft blues and greens, delicate butterflies and...
Laurens New Fabrics Round Up - February 2026
Laurens New Fabrics Round Up - February 2026

Discover our latest dressmaking fabric arrivals for spring and summer, beautifully grouped by colour story. This month features stunning embroidered fabrics, fresh seasonal shades and lightweight fabrics perfect for blouses, dresses and warm-weather sewing projects. Watch the video and explore all the new fabrics in this blog post!

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Fabric Focus
Stretch Jersey Fabric for Dressmaking: A Practical Guide for Confident Sewing

Understanding stretch jersey fabric for dressmaking

Laurens New Fabrics round up January 2026
New Fabrics
Laurens New Fabrics round up January 2026

I’m back at the cutting table sharing my January 2026 new fabric arrivals, packed with spring/summer inspiration – embroidered cottons, denims, jerseys and more.

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