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YT live 19th feb
Laurens Live Q&As
Lauren's Instagram Live Q&A 19th February Round up!
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Fabric Focus
The Essential Guide to Semi-Synthetic Fabrics
YT 12th feb live
Laurens Live Q&As
Lauren's Instagram Live Q&A 12th February
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Laurens Live Q&As
Lauren's Live Q&A 5th February
BG Sample Sale
Events
We had a Sample Sale!
We always like to try and find new ways to give our wonderful dressmaking community a reason to come and visit us.
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New Fabrics
New Fabric Arrivals - January 2024
A first look at the new season fabrics
YT live 29th Jan
Laurens Live Q&As
Laurens Live Q&A 29th January
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Fabric Focus Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
Laurens Top Tips for Sewing with Cotton Double Gauze
Get ideas and inspiration for how to sew with this fabric and what to make!
BG live 22nd Jan
Laurens Live Q&As
Lauren's Live Q&A 22nd January
BG Sample Sale
Sewspiration
Sample sale garment rail
YT live 15th jan
Laurens Live Q&As
Laurens Live Q&A 15th January
Catch up on all the sewing inspiration for 15th January's Instagram Live
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips Tutorials
Lauren's Top Tips for Matching Checks in your dressmaking projects
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Book Reviews
Sewing the Curve - Cashmerette Book Review
Plus size handmade wardrobe inspiration with the help of Cashmerette's latest book release
The g&g Sewing Society 2023
Sewing Society Article
The g&g Sewing Society 2023
A round up of all the kits we brought you in 2023
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Shop tours and window displays
2023's Stunning g&g window display round up
Please enjoy a virtual look around our beautiful bay window!
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Staff pattern reviews
Staff Pattern Review Winter 2023
A gorgeous selection of makes by our talented team!
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New Fabrics
November New Fabric Arrivals
A little boost of fabric inspiration to end the year!
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Product review
Laurens TV appearance - Channel 5 - Shop Smart Save Money
Hear all about my fun time filming a sewing machine feature for this TV show!
The Ultimate Dressmakers Gift Guide 2023
Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
The Ultimate Dressmakers Gift Guide 2023
YT fabric reqs
Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
How to work out fabric requirements and cutting layouts
Laurens top tips to help you get the most out of your fabric for your dressmaking projects!
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New Fabrics
October New Fabric Arrivals
All the inspiration you need for your next dressmaking project!

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