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 10th July 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
07:29 New fabrics
10:52 For the atelier Jupe olivia dress - how can I hold the belt in place?
13:00 I realise that knit fabric has to be dried flat after pre-washing to ensure that it doesn’t stretch out of shape, but what about woven fabric? Is it at risk of stretching on the bias if it is hung on a washing line?
14:43 Beginner overlocker recommendations
16:07 Salt water slip dress - would you reinforce the back seam
16:44 I struggle to overlock woven fabrics (to finish the seams) any advice please?
20:01 I live in liverpool and I am about to open a fabric shop. What is your advice?
20:48 Do I size down with my olya shirt or do I make the over sized shirt I think I want?
22:34 When you cut zips why don;t they undo when you wear them as the metal bits have been cut
24:10 Can double gauze be cut on the bias to make a long skirt (simplicity 2184) and what to line it with please.
25:58 Is there any real advantage of using a tear off vilene shield rather than just stay stitching?
27:25 Do you have any good tips for fitting trousers. My waist is always bigger than my hips
29:10 What did you start with to have your own shop?
29:45 How do you check you have the straight grain before cutting your pieces out?
31:25 Whats best way to finish viscose raw edge? Narrow hem?
32:15 to add on to the elastic waistband question - i was actually looking for a tip on the top stitching, not the exposed ones.
34:28 I would like to make some trousers for myself but unsure of a pattern and fabric for my level..I've made a fair few children's garments but not many adult ones. It would be my first pair of trousers. I'd like them to be summery ones
36:20 I was wondering if you have any fabric recommendations for the true bias jesse tee, or just tshirt weight jersey in general?
37:58 I am sewing the Tilly and the buttons Skye dress and the bodice neckline keeps on curling forward showing the bias binding, despite stay stitching first and me being careful not to stretch it while sewing and generously cutting into the internal neckline seam to try to prevent this, any hints and tips to stop this forward curl?
40:10 I planned to make a top for my holiday out of viscose. I have everything I need for the top itself but didn't buy any viscose for the muslin and I now don't have time to order any before I go away. Would you make the muslin out of cotton in the stash and accept it won't be as drapey or skip the muslin completely?
41:13 any fabric suggestions for Kielo wrap dress? It's for jersey .
43:06 Do you have a sequin fabric on velour backing
43:25 Trouser patterns suggestions for the tencel denim
45:11 Will you get any AB tile cotton in again. Dress recommendations?
45:39 Any patterns you think are really versatile, like summer wedding, christmas party, casual/work
46:28 Blue fabrics recommendation for the chalk and notch shay dress
47:30 I’m looking for a kaftan dress in a soft flowing crepe - any ideas please.
48:04 Your fav patterns for viscose jersey - bonus ones that don’t show all your lumps
48:47 Best swim suit fabrics
49:30 Wedding guest fabric suggestions for BHL Anna dress.
50:17 What patterns for your steel blue linen viscose jersey
51:12 could you possibly show the navy stretch needlecord on the live and if you think it would be suitable for the sewaholic thurlow trousers?
51:45 I'm looking for a lining fabric for a wool winter coat (I know it's totally off season but I start planning early 😅). I want natural fibers (no polyester) but still need something slippery for ease of putting on and off - especially in the sleeves. Do you have any recommendations what sort of fabrics to look for?
52: 47Any advice on how to narrow the neckline on the Cielo please? I find it drops off my shoulders / shows my bra straps.
54:55 Can you suggest a nice drapy fabric for the FPC Wilder Top?
55:31 Would the Donny Top work with the Cool Droplet Tufted Dobby fabric?
56:21 Sewing Society hints
