A Year of Sewing Society: Patterns, Fabrics and Sewing Tips You’ll Use Again and Again

We started the year with a brilliant mix of comfort and versatility. February featured the Limestone Leggings sewn in stretch yoga fabrics alongside the Karine Cardigan in ribbed viscose knits. Together, they set the tone for a year of wearable, everyday garments designed to move with you and earn their place in your wardrobe.

March brought a lovely balance of softness and structure. The Scout Blouse by Poppy Pattern was sewn in a G&G exclusive fabric, while the Ormond Coat used Sevenberry cotton twills.

It was a month that paired delicate details with more robust outerwear, showing just how varied a handmade wardrobe can be.

The Scout Blouse is a beautiful pattern for learning how to achieve really neat finishes on woven garments. Paired with G&G exclusive Chicacheetah Viscose Poplin, it gave us the perfect opportunity to focus on French seams.

We also looked at how to bind a gathered seam, how to sew a ruffle collar and how to adapt the sleeves by adding elastic at the hems. These are techniques that work just as well on dresses and tops, not just this pattern!

In April, we focused on timeless wardrobe staples. The Seneca Blouse was sewn in floral cottons, offering an easy to wear piece with classic appeal, while the Arden Trousers in viscose linen brought relaxed structure and comfort. A perfect pairing for everyday dressing.

The Seneca Blouse is a lovely example of how small technique tweaks can really improve your sewing.

Made in floral cottons, this project focused on an alternative method for attaching a collar that helps with accuracy and finish. It is a simple change, but one that can make a big difference when sewing shirts and blouses.

The Arden Trousers are packed with practical dressmaking skills. Sewn in viscose linen, we looked closely at reinforcing pocket openings, sewing flat felled seams and achieving neat, even topstitching.

I also shared how to create a thread cord stop, which is a great technique to have in your sewing toolkit for trousers and bags alike.

May was all about flow and movement. We sewed the Charlie Caftan in a G&G exclusive fabric and the Wave Float Top in another exclusive design. Lightweight fabrics and floaty silhouettes made these pieces ideal for warmer days and effortless layering.

June was a real highlight and marked the launch of our Greek Goddess Viscose Linen fabric.

Both the Fran Set and the Darling Ranges Dress were paired with the Goddess collection, giving you the freedom to choose the print that suited you best.

From secret pyjamas energy to a statement everyday dress, it was a month that celebrated beautiful prints, thoughtful patterns and the joy of seeing the same fabric work in completely different ways.

The Darling Ranges Dress gave us the chance to explore more advanced details while still keeping things manageable. Paired with the Greek Goddess viscose linen, it was designed to make you feel like a goddess when you wore it. In the top tips video, I looked at using forming tape, binding a neckline and pattern matching the Delphi print. One of the standout skills in this video is drafting a gathered sleeve with a cut out and tie, which is a lovely way to personalise dresses and tops.

July and August were our slower months, with a mix of patterns and remake projects. These months are such an important part of Sewing Society. Being able to remake kits, rethink fabric pairings or introduce a new colour is a lovely way to give yourself a second chance at something you may have missed out on before.

September was packed with variety. We tackled the Ash Jeans, explored a new first for us, an embroidery starter kit and sewed the Jarrah Sweater in another g&g exclsuive. It was a month that blended structure, creativity and cosy layers as autumn approached.

The Jarrah Sweater is a brilliant pattern for understanding knit garments. We hugh fans of this pattern here at g&g. Sewn in our snuggly sweatshirting from the g&g core collection, this top tips video focuses on calculating stretch percentage and adjusting cuffs and waistbands for a closer fit. We also looked at drafting a back neck facing and sewing a neat neckband, which are skills you can apply to so many knit patterns.

The embroidery bundle also comes with its own top tips video. In this video, I share skills you can use to personalise any handmade garment, from choosing and placing motifs to building confidence with different stitches. These are techniques you can come back to again and again, from adding a small detail to making embroidery a real feature of your sewing.

October moved us firmly into autumn sewing. The Wildwood Jacket was paired with cosy pre-quilted fabric and teddy fleece, creating a versatile outerwear piece that works beautifully with colour blocking.

Alongside it, the Rosemary Skirt was sewn in British wool fabrics, offering a classic, timeless shape with the option to add a lining. Together, they made for a month of warm layers and thoughtfully chosen fabrics, perfect for cooler days ahead.

Wildwood Jacket

The Wildwood Jacket is a great introduction to more confident outerwear sewing. In this top tips video, I showed how to make and sew your own bias binding and how to shape it neatly around curves. We also explored adjusting the pattern for colour blocking when using teddy fleece, which opens up lots of creative possibilities.

Rosemary Skirt

The Rosemary Skirt is all about achieving a professional finish. We looked at drafting a lining pattern and sewing it in for a beautifully finished skirt. I also shared how to reposition an invisible zip into the side seam for a cleaner look and more comfortable fit. Sewing with wool fabrics and matching checks neatly were key parts of this video.

November was all about comfort and cosiness, with sewing projects for the whole family ready for the festive season. We introduced our final exclusive designs of 2025 with the Cosy Adventures Brushed French Terry, a soft and comfortable knit designed to feel just as good to wear as it is to sew.

The Cosy Adventures PJ set was designed to help you feel confident sewing with knit fabrics. In my top tips video, I covered preparing your pattern using Patterntrace Swedish tracing paper, using Stretchfix to make hemming easier and working with Maraflex thread. I also showed how to insert a ribbed neckband evenly, add a back neck facing and attach waistband elastic without a channel for a smooth, clean finish.

We finished the year with a focus on remakes and setting ourselves up for January. December’s kits included well loved patterns and versatile fabrics, designed to remove decision making and give you something joyful and ready to sew as the new year begins.

It was all about starting 2026 feeling inspired, confident and full of sew jo, with everything you need already waiting for you.

If you’d like to join the January sew jo crew, you can still order a little sewing joy for the new year with a few remaining kits. If your New Year’s resolution is to build skills like the ones I’ve shared throughout the 2025 kits, starting with one of December’s re releases is a lovely place to begin.