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Guthrie & Ghani and things to do in Moseley

Planning a visit to Guthrie & Ghani? Discover Moseley Village, Birmingham’s charming hub of independent shops, cosy cafés, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Sew Like a Goddess

A very special corner of the G&G blog, where I’ll be sharing an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at my newest fabric collection.

Lauren's round up - April new fabric arrivals!

See the latest new fabrics and get all the inspiration you need to plan your next dressmaking project! 

Sewing with activewear
Fabulous festival me-makes
When it comes to the festival season, there’s nothing better than creating something completely bespoke to wear that no one else will have. So whether you're planning to dance all night or just enjoy the music and vibes, having a...
Spring 2025 Staff Pattern Review
One of the best things about working at Guthrie & Ghani is getting to share our love of sewing with fellow makers every day—and our seasonal staff pattern reviews are a big part of that! Each season, our brilliant team...
A little inspiration from the team!
Spring is definitely in the air, and with it comes a fresh wave of sewing inspiration from all of us at Guthrie & Ghani! 🌸 We’ve had such a lovely response to our latest kit launch—thank you so much to...
New fabrics for Spring - Laurens March round up!
It's my favourite time of year to sew, with the days getting longer here in the UK and some pockets of warmer sunny weather, I've been excitedly planning more spring summer makes and with lots of beautiful fabric arrivals into...
How to line Embroidered and Eyelet Fabric

Lining fabrics that are embroidered or have eyelet holes with the 'Flat Lining' method 

How to line sheer fabrics

Lining fabrics that are sheer and see-through with the 'make two' lining method

How to use cuffing for jumper and sweatshirt patterns

Lauren shares her tips and hints for giving your jumper and sweater projects a professional finish with cuffing fabric.

How to use cuffing for sleeve cuffs and hem bands

This is part 3 of my cuffing top tips. In this post I’ll show you how to use cuffing for sleeve cuffs and hem bands.

How to use cuffing for a neckband

This is part 2 of my cuffing top tips. In this post I’ll show you how to use cuffing for a neckband using cuffing and tubular ribbing.

Spring Sewing New Fabrics

Laurens Round up packed with specific pattern pairing inspiration! 

Our Dream Wardrobe Window Display for Spring

Full of soft pastel hues and dreamy fabric and pattern combinations!

New Fabrics Round up January 2025
Yay! I'm delighted to be back for my first new fabrics round up for 2025! It's an exciting time of year as we start to receive all our new season fabrics and look to start project planning for the Spring...