Join me for another fun and inspiring Q & A session from the g&g shop floor. This is a recording of the Instagram Live that took place on Monday 19th June 2023 at 8pm UK time.
You can find all of the fabrics and pattern envelopes that I show in my online shop here [ Ссылка ].
You can also email any questions to info@guthrie-ghani.co.uk
00:00 Introduction
02:51 New fabrics
13:45 Using crepe fabric and cant get fusible interfacing to stick, are there any other options?
15:07 Can you help with the pattern layout as I’m confused
17:18 Even after prewashing do you find viscose shrinks even on a 30 wash? Should I was cold?
19:42 Any tips on sewing with double gauze?
20:14 Desperate to start sewing I have no equipment - tips on starter set and what to start with?
22:05 Tips for widening the sleeves on the kelly anorak, make one but the sleeves are a bit neat
23:17 Using the quilted double gauze for the amelia bomber. SHould I use interfacing or skip those steps?
24:00 Can you show your two Dony tops please and the lining and give some feed back on the results I did prefer the left one is that with a camisole ? I actually liked it better because the facing wasn’t so visible but why would that be the case just with a top underneath ? Thank you
25:29 I have the Pattern Fantastique Phen shirt and have made it as the pattern but wondering if it could be hacked to be less "round" at the sides/hem?
27:00 Looking for left-handed scissors recommendation for fabric cutting from our Live community! So difficult to find a good pair... (especially here in Asia...)
27:44 could I use snaps instead of buttons on the fringe dress? And what’s the difference between the metal and plastic ones? Thank you
29:37 Planning my first FPC patina, can you suggest some fabrics?
30:55 Fabrics for the new sofia pattern by SOI - more day time look
32:34 Summer dress pattern that doesn’t use much fabric - 1.5m if possible (I am short)
34:44 Other than polyester, what are some fabrics suitable for formal wear in the office?
35:21 Jersey recommendations for the tammy handmade Naya t-shirt
36:38 Would the saguaro shorts be ok in Liberty cupro fabric, would I need to line them?
37:17 Fabrics for looser fitting shorts such as bara studio alva or tessuti bailey shorts
39:17 I like camp collar style top/relax fit with PJs feel. Could you recommend patterns/fabric please?
41:50 Do you have any fabric suggestions for the sew house seven teahouse top and dress please?
42:28 I live in leggings and tee shirts as I work from home. Any suggestions for tee shirt patterns and fabrics? I’ve tried TATB Agnes but found it very small fitting (I must try it again in a bigger size, I’m big on the bust so I suit scoop and V necks, I did like the style and fit of your top last week - didn’t you say it was forget me not Lola?
45:22 Any fabric ideas for the fibre mood Kamala dress. I’m going to a sex and the city party so fancy something with gold in or a sparkle stripe? Any ideas. Thank you!
46:50 Which fabric would you recommend for the Lara loungewear set? I’d like a plain colour (no pattern), maybe a ribbed knit?
