The g&g Sewing Society 2023

To mark our 5th year of bringing you our special Sewing Society dressmaking Kits that help you build a handmade wardrobe you love and feel proud of, we’ve rounded up all of the kit releases from 2023 in an inspiring summary of the year.

This year the g&g Sewing Society has brought you 62 different styles/fabric options, 13 different types of garment, over 10 different indie pattern designers collaborations with thousands of kits sent to makers all over the world!

It’s a real pleasure to be able to find the ideal pattern and fabric pairings for our kits and keep you inspired with new projects each month so picking a favourite or top selection of the kits for the year is super hard - I really do love them all - for different reasons!

For 2023 though, I’d have to say that the Bee Happy Blooms and Chicacheetah prints we released as part of our 10th Birthday celebrations in April was a really special moment! A lot of hard work and preparation had gone into those fabrics and kits, across the whole of the g&g team, and having the chance to showcase them to you at our in-store event is a memory I’ll treasure forever!

Helping you build a handmade wardrobe of gorgeous garments that you can easily pair together or mix and match with your existing handmade clothes is something we are really passionate about here at g&g! So with this in mind you can still browse the archive of past kits for inspiration!

If you have purchased a kit in the past you can also reference these as needed. Don’t forget all of my hints and tips videos are still available as a stand alone purchase and get yourself extra ideas and tutorials in the articles section!

If you have purchased one of the kits, you can access the PDF files and links to the videos in the order section of the website when you are logged in. So instead of having to dig out an old confirmation email, you can log in and see all of your files and video links in one place. Please do contact us if you are having issues accessing them and if you can't see a past order as we can assist you.

Let’s take a look at the round up of all the lovely kits we have brought you in 2023

We kicked off the Sewing Society kits for 2023 with two garments that were true wardrobe staples. The Archer Shirt from Grainline Studios and The Dawson Top from Helen's Closet. A versatile shirt with plenty of fun options for customising and a t-shirt that made you want to sew up in every variation. With one kit you could learn all about those satisfying shirt-making skills and the other you were introduced to knit fabrics, teaching you some new techniques!

The Archer Shirt from Grainline Studios is a truly classic shirt with all the essential details. The shirt has slightly dropped shoulders and features a traditional collar with collar stand, sleeve placket and cuffs, back yoke with pleat and optional front pockets. This pattern is compatible with so many different fabrics but we choose a fun embroidered denim and cosy needlecord for a more wintery option.

TheDawson Top from Helen's Closet, the ideal piece to build up your handmade wardrobe, and it’s a pattern you want to make again and again! This top looks great with a smart skirt, layered under overalls, even as a warm base layer or simply on its own with jeans. The super softbamboo French Terry fabricwe picked for this kit gives this simple classic a lux feel.

In March we brought you two slightly more involved projects so that you could really get your teeth stuck into. The first was the Durban Jumpsuit from Megan Nielsen that will fill a place in your wardrobe all year round. The second was the Sorrento Jacket from Sew Over It, the ultimate everyday jacket.

TheDurban Jumpsuit from Megan Nielsenis a mix and match jumpsuit pattern with lots of options to make a perfect one-piece. You could choose from a V neck or round neckline; patch or inseam pockets; and tapered or wide leg cuts. You could also add interest by adding the optional belt and belt loops.

The gorgeousTencel Denimwe soured for this kit is not only super comfortable to wear but gives this garment a high end feel.

The quintessential denim jacket, theSorrento Jacket from Sew Over Itis a classic piece in anyone’s wardrobe. Designed to look great paired with anything from trousers to dresses, the Sorrento is the perfect throw-on for spring or for when summer evenings turn chilly.
We sourced two special colours of corduroy for this kit along with our popular Cone Mills non-stretch Denim for a classic look, with the option of a fluffy shearling collar to add a bit of contrast.

This was a super exciting, long awaited month as we saw the release of our extra special 10th anniversary kits! We featured two new kits with special fabrics exclusive to guthrie & ghani, as well as some lovely extras to compliment your me mades. First was our anniversary print 'Bee Happy Blooms' designed by Lauren in collaboration with Rachel Parker. Our long term g&g fans were quick to recognise our popular 'Chicacheetah' printwas back, but this time in a French Terry fabric with a coordinating ribbing available - yay!

We chose two of our favourite garment patterns for April's kits. The first, a dress and top with lots of options for all through the seasons and the second, a quick and easy everyday item that you most likely now have multiple of!

Inject a little bohemian glamour into your wardrobe with theNicks Dress & Top! With soft gathering and delicate details, it's satisfying to make and a pleasure to wear. The details in this garment paired perfectly with the soft and drapey Ecovero viscose of theBee Happy Blooms print.

TheJarrah Sweater by Megan Nielsenis a loose fit drop shoulder sweater with a modern edge for easy style. You can customise the design with cuffs and a hem bank in the coordinating ribbing fabric or opt for an asymmetrical tie version for a playful twist on this classic garment.

After a little break from new kit releases in May, we were back with two kits to help get you summer ready! We had the gorgeousArlette Skirt from Fibre Mood, this wrap skirt can be either sewn as a statement piece or kept simple for an everyday look. Its playful ruffle is both fun to sew and wear!

The second kit was a guthrie & ghani exclusive as it featured our very ownLuskentyre pattern- Lauren’s dream hold-all bag! Perfect for filling with all your essentials on trips out and great for statement fabrics!


TheArlette Skirt from Fibre Moodcaptures the essence of summer with its playful and flowy nature. It looks equally great thrown on as a pool/beach cover-up or dressed up for dinner in the evening! Pop on a sun hat and sandals to keep things casual or pair with a crisp white blouse for easy style. We opted for two versatile colours of our popular viscose linen fabric that has just the right amount of swish for that statement ruffle, as well as a colourful cotton/linen - perfect for summer!

This Sewing Society exclusive pattern was designed by Lauren and is still her ideal bag for an adventure. We have seen so many gorgeous variations of theLuskintyrewe can now officially say that it is many of your ideal bags too!

The Luskentyre Bag is a roomy shoulder bag which is fully lined and can comfortably hold all your essentials for a day at the beach, pool or for a picnic in the park!

We had 3 special designs of jacquard made especially for this kit by one of our French suppliers - oh la la!