Designing the Lèana Collection: From Fabric to Pattern

Rather than detailed, intricate florals, we chose to simplify the shapes and focus on colour and composition. The result is a collection that feels a little more graphic and modern, while still holding onto that softness and natural inspiration.

The first was what became Flùr Meadow, a fuller, more expressive print where the flowers sit closer together, creating a rich, colourful surface without feeling too heavy.

From there, we developed Flùr Dreams, using the same floral elements but changing the scale and spacing. Set on a soft blue background, it has more openness and a lighter, airier feel.

Finally, Flùr Posy brings everything together in a different way, grouping the flowers into smaller scattered clusters. Printed on a viscose linen base, it has a slightly more textured, relaxed feel, with more of the background showing through.

Each one has its own character, but they all sit together as part of the same story.

Once the fabrics were taking shape, it felt natural to design a pattern to sit alongside them.

This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, creating a G&G sewing pattern that reflects everything I’ve learned from years of sewing, and from working with so many different patterns through the shop.

With the Lèana Blouse, I wanted to find that balance between something that’s interesting to sew, with techniques that feel satisfying, but still very easy to wear day to day.

It was really important to me that this wasn’t just a “special occasion” make, but something you could reach for again and again in your wardrobe.

I worked with Tash from NH Patterns to bring the design to life, and together we developed a pattern that gives you lots of options without feeling overwhelming.

At the front, you can choose between pintucks or gathers, depending on whether you want something a little more detailed or a softer, more relaxed look.

At the back, you have the option of gathers or an inverted box pleat, adding movement through the garment.

The sleeves come in two lengths, with the choice of a simple elastic cuff or a shirred finish, which adds a really lovely detail.

And finally, there are two hem lengths, so you can decide how you like to wear it, whether that’s slightly cropped or longer for tucking in.

It’s those small choices that allow you to make it your own, and hopefully come back to it again in different fabrics.

Because the pattern and fabrics were developed alongside each other, they really do work hand in hand.

In the viscose fabrics, the blouse feels soft and fluid, with lots of movement. In the viscose linen, it holds its shape a little more, giving a slightly different look and feel.

It’s been really lovely to see how the same pattern can take on a different character depending on the fabric you choose.

At the heart of this collection was the idea of creating something that feels easy to wear, easy to sew, and something you’ll genuinely enjoy making.

Whether you choose to sew the blouse in one of the Flùr prints, or in a simple plain to highlight the details, I hope it’s a piece that fits naturally into your wardrobe and becomes something you reach for often.

This has been such a special project to work on, and I’m so excited to finally be able to share it with you.