Laurens Top Fabrics Picks - May 2026

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.

I’m so excited to share this month’s new fabric arrivals with you! May’s collection is full of gorgeous texture, wearable colour and fabrics that feel perfect for summer dressmaking — from breezy cottons and drapey viscose linens to cosy sweatshirting and luxurious stretch velvet.

In the accompanying YouTube video linked below, I take you through all of the latest arrivals in more detail so you can see the fabrics up close, get a feel for their texture and drape, and hopefully gather plenty of inspiration for your next sewing project. So if you can't make it in person to the fabric shop, grab a cuppa and join me for a full tour of all the beautiful new fabrics that have just arrived at Guthrie & Ghani!

 


What I'm wearing

In this video I'm wearing my one of my latest makes, the Matchy Matchy Peplum Split Tank made with our Lemon Drops embroidered cotton double gauze. We have more of this on order so make sure to sign up for a stock notification if its showing as sold out. We also have our new Wish List feature too - it's a great way to keep track of all your favourite fabrics!

Now available by the meter and back in stock

These lovely fabrics, previously featured in our dressmaking kits, are now available by the meter. They perfect for stretch trousers like the Jalie Eleanores.

The popular crochet waves cotton fabric is now also back in stock - yay!

Cotton Double Gauze Fabrics

These sweet cotton double gauze fabrics are perfect for summer sewing projects. Featuring cute embroidered ladybirds and bees alongside delicate floral designs that have a dobby textured dot woven into the fabric.They have a breathable feel that’s lovely to wear in warmer weather. Ideal for tops, dresses, shirts and children’s clothing, these double gauzes have a gentle crinkled finish that adds lots of natural charm to handmade garments.

Textured Seersucker Cottons

These textured seersucker and lightweight cotton fabrics are perfect for relaxed summer dressmaking projects. Featuring soft crinkled textures, subtle woven grids and fresh checks in beautiful wearable colours, they’re ideal for shirts, tops, dresses and easy everyday separates. The textured finish gives these fabrics lots of natural character while also making them wonderfully practical to wear and sew with during warmer weather.

Delicate and Dainty designs

From the beautifully detailed woven designs from Fableism to classic checks and soft floral prints, these fabrics have a timeless feel that works beautifully for everyday dressmaking.

Viscose Linen Fabrics

These viscose linen fabrics are perfect for breezy summer garments with lots of soft drape and movement. From subtle textured pebble designs to bold tropical prints, they’re ideal for floaty dresses, wide leg trousers, shirts and easy co-ords. The linen blend gives them a breathable feel while the viscose keeps them soft and fluid to wear.

Comfy Jerserys

This super popular leopard print sweat shirting is now available in 3 gorgeous new colours! With the matching ribbing fabric - they are ideal for all your top jumper and sweater patterns!

I hope you have found this lovely selection of fabrics inspiring and are feeling inspired to sew for the summer ahead!

Lauren