Monday 19th February 2024 - Lauren's Live Sewing and Fabric Q & A

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 February 2024 at 8pm UK time.
You can find all of the fabrics and pattern envelopes that I show in my online shop here guthrie-ghani.co.uk/shop
In this video I am wearing the Fibremood Quilla Top, which is available as a PDF directly from the Fibremood website www.fibremood.com/en/patterns...
I've used our Rose Check viscose linen fabric which is available on my website in this link guthrie-ghani.co.uk/shop/fabr...
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Thanks for watching!
Questions covered
Tips/advice related questions
How do you know when you need to match a print fabric? It is easy with plaids and stripes but I wonder if I need to match a print ( like a floral). Thank you !
Is viscose suitable for a very first dressmaking project? I have a pattern for a sleeveless top and love some of your viscose fabrics on your website.
Is your coco top slightly lower at the front than Hannah’s?
My body measurements are 34, 27, 37. What size of Georgie dress should I make, 8 or 10?
In my standard pack of needles I have size 90 & 100 what fabric would I use those on please?
I have this fabric to make a blouse with, do you think the embroidery would be a problem when making a placket or collar? Embroiderd-daisy-on-cream-cotton-voile-fabric
I have purchased the Tessuti pattern Ophelia dress for the summer, but what is vilene shields? It looks like it is extra to interfacing? ? tear away interfacing
I don’t quite understand how much ease I should have for an elastic waist style trouser that’s obviously not fitted. If you have any comments or suggestions, I’d greatly appreciate it.
I have another question about shirts like the archer button down. When I find a button down I like that I’ve purchased, I have trouble with a size to fit over my bust (cup size C) but then find the armscye/armhole doesn’t fit correctly. I have pulling between the front shoulder and upper arms as I extend my arms forward. I don’t know if this fit issue is due to a need for a full bust adjustment or something else.. If you could possibly shed some light on my issue, I would be grateful.
Recommendations for fabric/pattern combinations
Would the strawberry double gauze be good for the Donny shirt or what other patterns please x
Fabric for M&M Harleme Dungarees. Denims. Blue or cream.
I’m looking for a skirt pattern for a viscose twill, midi length. I’m not sure what will work well.
Please can I have more info on the wet finished wax cotton. Does it leave a residue on things?
Pattern recommendations for bamboo jersey fabric please!
Please can you tell me what weight corduroy should I get for the trucker jacket?
Any ideas for what I can make with 90cm leftover wool from my Marshall trousers kit?
Could you suggest spring/summer fabrics for Mitchell trousers tapered leg?
What does the number before wale mean in corduroy? Eg 9 wale 18 wale
Fabric suggestions for the true bias shirts please? Not linen though I find it itchy!
Recommendations for navy fabric for elasticated waist trousers for office wear
Pattern recommendations for a baby girl - summer dresses?
Pattern recommendations for the coral foliage scalloped border
Navy fabric for the HC Evans blazer please
Could I see the moss graphic zig zag fabric? I am thinking of a maxi SOI Heidi.
Non sweatshirt fabric recommendations for the toaster please
Fabric suggestion for wide leg trousers, something swishy but not viscose linen please.
I am after a blouse pattern I’ll want to make multiple of. Fabric suggestion to please.

[@jonespley]

Thanks, Lauren. I work from home on Tuesdays, and this really brightens my day. ❤❤

[@kimhandy1861]

Thank you Lauren! Your fabrics are beautiful! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

[@debbiecarter6430]

Many thanks Lauren. Hope you’re keeping well. 😊

[@alicestern104]

Tessutti uses the vilene shields as a way to stabilize stay stitches etc. I’ve bought it from them.

[@debsmadethis]

Hello !Left over 90 cm wool Maison fauve have the free pompon waistcoat pattern!

[@sandrar254]

TATB Rosa shirt dress is an alternative to having tiered skirt, it's more fitted like a long shirt

[@julieedwards6937]

You said about turning the fabric 90 degrees on the embroidered fabric, I have a pattern and cotton sateen that’s not quite wide enough for a pleated skirt, can I turn that fabric 90 degrees as well to give the extra width I need. I didn’t know if this would affect the drape? Thankyou for considering my question 😊