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 18th September 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
02:17 New Fabrics
07:13 Sewing Society hints
9:13 Other shackets/ideas for the plaid fleece and fur backed fabrics
10:05 Apparently bernina machines prefer sera flex.
11:00 I have 38in hips but even trousers with finished hips of 41in are tight. I realised that my 38in are not evenly distributed, my glutes are 21in and my front is 17in, big difference! Considering this difference, when I want to make the Safiya trousers it would mean a size 2 front and a size 5 back! Can i use these two different sized pattern pieces? Feel it will save me lots of fitting
15:07 Any recommendations for the lining/ second side for an Emmi jacket? I’m planning to use Mind the Maker for the main fabric, and I want to make it reversible but not sure what other fabrics would be good
18:09 Do you use fabric conditioner when washing new fabrics?
19:09 Can I use prym jersey snaps on woven fabric? Learning to use the new vario creative tool
20:43 Do you know best way to square off a kalle shirt dress to the hem is level?
22:15 I need some piping for carolyn PJ’s Can I use normal string and bias binding
23:07 I sewed a jersey dress and finished hem with a twin needle but the thread pops, not sure what I did wrong
24:22 I’m looking to buy my first overlocker any advice on what to look for?
26:14 How do you line a dress?
27:57 Does interfacing shrink? Should it be prewashed or does that affect the glue?
28:12 I need to be bare below the elbows for work? What would you suggest would be best for the josephine kit?
29:22 Fabric for Andie Dress by Vicki Sews
31:11 The first fabric I’m interested in is the British Millerain dry waxed, the one that’s washable. Will you be stocking this brand again? The other is a nice white cotton lawn for a shirt.
33:02 Do you have any washable wool type fabrics for the Nina Lee Portabello trousers?
34:33 Going to be mother of the groom, what dress would you recommend for big bust?
35:32 Fabric suggestions for the cashmerette meriam trouser
35:41 Fabric for the free range slacks - not linen please
37:02 What is the difference between tulle and chiffon - wanting to make a xmas party skirt
38:08 Waterproof coat making ideas please. I have two waver jackets in millerain and fancy a change
38:55 Excited for my first clare coat, do you know when you’ll have your wool in? Same stock as last year?
40:05 I want to make a yellow viscose skirt but worried it might be see through. Is there anyway to line it?
40:18 Is teddy fleece soft on the inside and how would you suggest finishing the seams?
41:26 Heather blazer - what would be a good easy to sew fabric choice and lining fabric?
42:58 Fabric for the new Fibremood Zahia dress - green/dark red, not pastel
43:35 Fabric for deer and doe magnolia (long length) for winter wedding
