Laurens Guide to Warm Fabrics For Dressmaking

Here at g&g at this time of year we get asked a lot about ‘warm fabrics’ for dressmaking, so in this post I wanted to share what might constitute a warm fabric along with examples and ideas of what patterns and specific fabrics you can combine to make really lovely new clothes for Autumn and winter.
In the corresponding blog post for this video I share links to patterns and fabrics that are available in my online shop guthrie-ghani.co.uk/blog/dres...
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[@pamelamonro8206]

A wonderfully comprehensive guide to fabrics for warmth. Well done Lauren, you are so easy to listen to.

[@earned8256]

Hi from Alaska! I can't tell you how grateful I am to have found your youtube and website. So far the fabrics and patterns I am seeing in your videos are actually colors and prints I like! So excited to explore your store and youtube channel!

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello, thanks for joining and watching :) I hope you find lots of inspiration!

[@janetlink9756]

Thankyou for explaining sort of how to sew a lining in.

[@loriannpayne4483]

Yay, I don’t have to feel “guilty” for wearing rayon/viscose garments in the colder weather! Thank you for your in-depth warm-fabrics segment. Hugs from Oregon.

[@lilybogaards5089]

Great overview of everything to think about when wanting warmth from your fabrics and garments. For me an important factor is what you mentoin at the end about the lining: breathability. You want the fabric to trap the air for isolation, but you still want it to breath and let the moisture out. Otherwise you get sweaty and than chilly because of the trapped moisture. That’s why I like viscose also for the colder months and why one of the many reasons why I avoid polyester for any time of the year. 💕

[@samanthavictoria8763]

I love y our videos. They are so helpful and give me a lot to consider.

[@sallydingle321]

Fabulous info again Lauren...thanks so much 👌😁💖😘

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Hi Lauren! Thank you for always teaching us more about fabric, content, and application. Unfortunately, being in the US makes shipping from your site so expensive (not your fault). But I love looking and dreaming!

[@m1m5yp28]

Really enjoyable informative video. Thank you.

[@annebrown3538]

I loved this video, I’ve learnt so much, i feel I have been sitting in a classroom with my note book so I can refer to all these tips when buying fabric. Thanks so much Lauren. 🧵✂️

[@kimhandy1861]

Thanks Lauren! Love your fabric tutorials! I always learn something new.

[@sewrenity_now]

Excellent video! Perception is everything!

[@juliadroy1179]

Beautiful fabrics Lauren

[@emma__sews]

Would the herringbone weave fabric be suitable for The Blazer pattern, and if so, are there any lining fabrics that go tonally with the blue?

[@becky8571]

I love your fabrics and want to buy some but the shipping charges to USA are prohibitive. It would be cheaper to fly over, buy everything I want, and fly back!

[@tracyfrost]

Does the teal cotton gauze have a lot of stretch in it?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Tracy, no the cotton gauze is a woven fabric so doesn’t have stretch. 😊