Discover all the gorgeous new dressmaking fabrics at Guthrie & Ghani this October! From cosy woollens, teddy fleeces and soft cottons to colourful checks, Liberty Tana Lawn and flowing viscose prints, join Lauren for a round-up of the latest arrivals with plenty of autumn and winter sewing inspiration.

Take a peek inside my handmade outerwear wardrobe! I'm trying on and sharing the coats and jackets I've made over the last 14 years, from casual cotton twill and denim jackets to tailored wool coats and practical waxed styles. Discover the sewing patterns I've used, my favourite makes, fabric choices and tips I've picked up along the way.

For our latest summer window, Jo was inspired by everything we love about the Greek islands.

Browse the latest June 2026 fabric arrivals including double gauze, seersucker cottons, embroidered cotton gauze, viscose prints, jerseys and summer sewing inspiration.

Learn how to hack a simple top sewing pattern to add a fold over button band with this step-by-step tutorial using the Closet Core Azure Top. A simple sewing pattern hack that works beautifully on shell tops and tank styles.

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.

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.