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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.
26 May, 2026
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.
20 May, 2026
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The Essential Guide to Semi-Synthetic Fabrics
15 February, 2024
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Laurens Top Tips for Sewing with Cotton Double Gauze
Get ideas and inspiration for how to sew with this fabric and what to make!
23 January, 2024
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What to sew with Liberty Tana Cotton Lawn Fabric
15 July, 2023
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Laurens Top Tips on making a toile when dressmaking
22 March, 2022
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Dressmakers Cup Sizes
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28 September, 2021
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How to choose a size from a sewing pattern
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09 March, 2022
Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
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14 May, 2024
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Dressmaking for Complete Beginners - Best Fabrics for a first time project
20 March, 2024
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