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How to choose a size from a sewing pattern
Sewing Society Article
How to choose a size from a sewing pattern

My top tips for measuring yourself and interpreting the size charts

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New Fabrics
February New Fabric Arrivals
All the latest gorgeous new fabrics to inspire your next project!
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Shop tours and window displays
Our new Dashwood Studio Playtime themed window display
A bright and fresh window display featuring the new fabric collection!
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
My top 4 tips for organising your sewing and dressmaking supplies
Get control of your stash of fabrics and sewing patterns once and for all!
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Fabric Focus
Understanding stretch jersey fabric for dressmaking
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Fabric Focus Tutorials
Understanding woven cotton fabric for dressmaking
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Fabric Focus
Understanding Denim Fabric for Dressmaking
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Fabric Focus
Understanding slippery, floaty fabrics for dressmaking
Part Four
The g&g Sewing Society 2021
Sewing Society Article
The g&g Sewing Society 2021

A round up of all the kits we brought you in 2021

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Lauren's Latest Make Tutorials
How to make a simple elastic waistband skirt with pleated plisse fabric
A quick and easy make for the festive season!
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Staff pattern reviews
The g&g Team Pattern Review
Our latest makes - November 2021
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Shop tours and window displays
Our new festive window display
A virtual tour around our beautiful, sparkly installation
How to add lining to an unlined skirt
Sewing Society Article
How to add lining to an unlined skirt

Using the Sew Over It Ava pattern from Septembers kit

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Fabric Focus Sewing projects Sewspiration
Fabric and patterns for sewing kids clothes
Stretchy and jersey fabric edition
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New Fabrics
September New Fabric Arrivals
Get inspired for new season makes!
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Shop tours and window displays
Our new Autumn vintage themed window display
Come and take a virtual tour around
Dressmakers Cup Sizes
Sewing Society Article
Dressmakers Cup Sizes

How to choose the best cup size for you when making your own clothes

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Lauren's Latest Make Sewing projects Tutorials
How to widen the straps and add a gathered peplum to the True Bias Ogden Cami
Lauren’s hints and tips for customising this popular summery pattern
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Sewing projects Tutorials
How to make a cheats patchwork quilt
Learn how to use fabric panels to create a simple quilt
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Shop tours and window displays
Take a tour of our mint choc chip Summer window display
Can't visit the shop in person - then take a look around our fun, new summery window dispaly!
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Shop tours and window displays
Take a look around our fresh new window display
With cool blues and soft pinks - take a virtual tour of our shop window display!

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