I really enjoyed the video. I will certainly be paying more attention to the design of patterns and the ease each pattern has that will suit my body. Thank you!
Super helpful Vlog Lauren, thank you. I love how you explained how to look for the ease in the measurements. I'll be doing that from now on. Thanks again.
One of the best pattern reviews I've seen Lauren, thank you!! Helpful to hear you talk about finished measurements vs body measurements, great deconstruction of the line drawings, brilliant to see the examples on your body...I'd never have gone near the Harewood but I actually think it looks great made up...I hope you do another of these...coats, jersey garments or skirts, maybe? As much as I'd like one on dress patterns, I think you'd be there forever ☺️
That was so useful: a wonderful walk through the huge range of shirts and shirt dresses. Thank you so much. It was great to see your versions, especially the Closet Case and Deer and Doe. 😍 Gabrielle
very helpful review pointing out the different stylistic detail and shapes etc. I have been struggling a bit with fabrics to use for shirt dresses and shirt/blouses and you have definitely helped give me some inspiration thank you. I was rewatching the first series of the GBSB today - it was so nice to see you, Tilly and Stuart. Wondered if you ever hear anything from the others that were with you in the programme. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this comparison Lauren! It was SO helpful. I was on a shirt making binge last year and so made up a few you mention here. It's so true that although they can LOOK alike there are significant difference between the patterns. Once you find the right shirt/dress pattern it then just becomes your TNT :) I do have the Alder but I haven't made it up yet - I'm especially keen on your denim one and I've been wanting a nice denim sleeveless dress for summer (I know here in the North we're just heading into winter :) but as you say you can make it sleeveless and wear a cardi over it in winter.
Found this extremely interesting. I'm new to sewing (larger lady so pattern finding can be restrictive) and didn't realise their were so many different pattern companies!! TY for this - will be searching out some these patterns soon. ☆
This is a really great video you've done. Other than pattern Brands I've never even heard of I haven't learned anything new. What you have done is consolidate what I have learned in 50 years experience sewing the majority of my own clothes! Well done, very well done I say❣️ Always read the fine print is really rule number one in choosing a pattern in my not-so-humble opinion. 😏 Fabric recommendations, list of Notions necessary to complete as instructed, how much fabric, the description detail and measurements along with take the time to really study the line drawings and compared to any photograph or artistic finished look and don't get sucked into thinking that's what you will look like wearing it. I've gone so far as to (very carefully) pull out the instruction sheet and check that out too. Especially important I think these days how expensive patterns are. Reading all the detail can give me Clues to things I otherwise would have missed. Something as simple as a dropped waist, just how far down is that on my small short frame - one of those on the pattern was shown to be a good two inches and turned out on me to be halfway to my knee. 😝 Recently I went to make petticoat wanting it as full as possible chose the most likely pattern from the looks of it. I thought again I should probably check discovereing it was the least fullest of the three I had. And would have suspected it if I had not just gone off what the picture looks like. So after decades sewing the simple to exquisitely tailored I'm pretty confident I know what I'm doing - and still make mistakes. And mistakes resulting from inadequate attention to detail 😆 annoy me the most. I have just run across your channel for the first time and am looking forward to watching what else you have to offer.
New to your channel....So nice to come across an another Scottish you tuber for sewing. I'm from Lockerbie. Planning on binge watching your videos over the weekend xx
Really helpful. I''m not a fan of shirts at all because I've never been able to find a pre-made one to fit me because I'm busty and the baggy look doesn't suit me. However, I've identified a few in your vid that I'd like to have a go at now, as they have more shaping. Thank you :)
Great video Lauren. Could you do a video on different c types of buttonholes & their applications? Might be a nice follow up to the shirts seeing as, they are pretty important in the construction of a shirt. Also a lot of people are making coats at the moment so that would tie in.
Great video, thanks Lauren. It's great to see the patterns made up and worn and I'm adding the Melilot and the Kalle to my wishlist. Unfortunately the Colette Aster I made is currently in my charity shop pile. Unlike most patterns It's drafted for a C cup (should have read the instructions!) so the neckline which is low anyway gapes and I won't wear it - or make another. Do you know about the Maria Denmark Edith blouse and dress? I've made two of the blouse in cotton lawn and can recommend the pattern - it's a lovely shape, very flattering imo.
Hello, This is quite an old video now, I have an update video and blog with newer patterns and up to date links you can check it out here th-cam.com/video/ZT-h_xe1CpA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iuPewQX2p9iO0mvq Thanks for watching :)
Wow that Messa blouse looks fab on you love the AB crepe, the straight version of the Alder looks great in denim with the contrast panel on the pockets. Did you use snaps for the closure? Thanks so much for the review, it's been really useful.😊
Hi, great video. I bought the Melilot pattern and I’m totally stuck with the collar and the hidden placket- any chance of a you tube tutorial to help??
Hi Alexandra, I'll be completely honest with you, I couldn't work out the hidden placket on the melilot either and ended up just doing the regular one. I had a read around a lot of people found it tricky too. I've done a hidden placket on the closet case kalle shirt before and its really easy to follow. They use a different method though and sew on a separate bit of fabric to form the hidden placket. Perhaps if you really want that version it might be worth looking at their sew along and seeing if you can using those instructions for the melilot. I'll certainly add you idea of a tutorial to my list for the future. Good luck! :)
Hi Lauren, that was really helpful, particularly as there is so much choice out there. Can I ask, if you don't mind, where you got those fab burgundy-ish tights that you are wearing in the modelling shots. Also will you be stocking the new Colette Claudette pattern? Many thanks
ah great, so pleased you found it helpful. I've had them for years...think maybe john lewis, m&s or h&m. Yes we will get the new Colette pattern, if you email the girls in the shop directly (info@guthrie-ghani.co.uk) they can let you know when its in stock :)
Hi Thanks for the video I found it really useful to see the one you have made. As a newcomer to sewing it really helpful know where to start. I have only done skirts so far as tops look so much more challenging! I am a small (5'1") with narrow shoulders and a short waist but currently a D cup do you have any tips of what to look for in a pattern/sizings to chose I prefer more fitted tops but I am worried it will be too challenging?
Hi Emma, great, I'm so pleased you found it useful. If you prefer more fitted tops but have a smaller frame then it sounds like you might need to do a full bust adjustment on garments to accommodate your cup size. Otherwise you might think you need to make a bigger size which will likely drown you across the shoulders. There are quite a few good tutorials out there to show that and some patterns even have blog posts to show how to do the adjustment on specific patterns. I don't have much experience doing it for myself but from what I do know and have tried in workshops is that its probably easier to do it on a garment that just has a regular bust dart (rather than waist darts too), but I have heard people say its not too difficult to do on a princess seam design either - I just haven't tried it myself on that style. Good luck :)
Thanks that is really helpful. With Narrow shoulder definite don't want to drown up there. I will see what tutorials I can find. Thanks for the advice.
I really enjoyed the video. I will certainly be paying more attention to the design of patterns and the ease each pattern has that will suit my body.
Thank you!
Thank you for your videos. I learn a lot from watching them. Your shop is amazing and super cute.
Best shirt pattern review thank you Lauren
Love the fabric and top
Super helpful Vlog Lauren, thank you. I love how you explained how to look for the ease in the measurements. I'll be doing that from now on. Thanks again.
Very helpful. I agree the Kalle is adorable on you. My favorite by far!!!
One of the best pattern reviews I've seen Lauren, thank you!! Helpful to hear you talk about finished measurements vs body measurements, great deconstruction of the line drawings, brilliant to see the examples on your body...I'd never have gone near the Harewood but I actually think it looks great made up...I hope you do another of these...coats, jersey garments or skirts, maybe? As much as I'd like one on dress patterns, I think you'd be there forever ☺️
Thanks, very helpful. I especially find it useful when you show us the pattern and then the shirt made up and on a real person.
That was so useful: a wonderful walk through the huge range of shirts and shirt dresses. Thank you so much. It was great to see your versions, especially the Closet Case and Deer and Doe. 😍 Gabrielle
What an interesting and informative video! I hope you’ll considering doing more like this. Thank you!
Love this video!! Your Kallie top is so cute. I want to move to Birmhingham!!!
What a useful review. Thanks so much. I'm looking for my first patterns currently, so this advice is perfect.
Great video I loved seeing all those variations and to see the detail of each one thank you 👍🏻
The dark blue of that Atelier Brunette blouse looks absolutely beautiful on you!
very helpful review pointing out the different stylistic detail and shapes etc. I have been struggling a bit with fabrics to use for shirt dresses and shirt/blouses and you have definitely helped give me some inspiration thank you. I was rewatching the first series of the GBSB today - it was so nice to see you, Tilly and Stuart. Wondered if you ever hear anything from the others that were with you in the programme. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this comparison Lauren! It was SO helpful. I was on a shirt making binge last year and so made up a few you mention here. It's so true that although they can LOOK alike there are significant difference between the patterns. Once you find the right shirt/dress pattern it then just becomes your TNT :) I do have the Alder but I haven't made it up yet - I'm especially keen on your denim one and I've been wanting a nice denim sleeveless dress for summer (I know here in the North we're just heading into winter :) but as you say you can make it sleeveless and wear a cardi over it in winter.
That was so helpful! I want to try a few now!!! Thanks as always.
Found this extremely interesting. I'm new to sewing (larger lady so pattern finding can be restrictive) and didn't realise their were so many different pattern companies!! TY for this - will be searching out some these patterns soon. ☆
Great vlog, Lauren - really helpful. I’ve booked to come to the G&G shirt masterclass in Feb and really looking forward to it. X
This is a really great video you've done. Other than pattern Brands I've never even heard of I haven't learned anything new. What you have done is consolidate what I have learned in 50 years experience sewing the majority of my own clothes! Well done, very well done I say❣️
Always read the fine print is really rule number one in choosing a pattern in my not-so-humble opinion. 😏 Fabric recommendations, list of Notions necessary to complete as instructed, how much fabric, the description detail and measurements along with take the time to really study the line drawings and compared to any photograph or artistic finished look and don't get sucked into thinking that's what you will look like wearing it. I've gone so far as to (very carefully) pull out the instruction sheet and check that out too. Especially important I think these days how expensive patterns are.
Reading all the detail can give me Clues to things I otherwise would have missed. Something as simple as a dropped waist, just how far down is that on my small short frame - one of those on the pattern was shown to be a good two inches and turned out on me to be halfway to my knee. 😝
Recently I went to make petticoat wanting it as full as possible chose the most likely pattern from the looks of it. I thought again I should probably check discovereing it was the least fullest of the three I had. And would have suspected it if I had not just gone off what the picture looks like. So after decades sewing the simple to exquisitely tailored I'm pretty confident I know what I'm doing - and still make mistakes. And mistakes resulting from inadequate attention to detail 😆 annoy me the most.
I have just run across your channel for the first time and am looking forward to watching what else you have to offer.
New to your channel....So nice to come across an another Scottish you tuber for sewing. I'm from Lockerbie. Planning on binge watching your videos over the weekend xx
Really helpful. I''m not a fan of shirts at all because I've never been able to find a pre-made one to fit me because I'm busty and the baggy look doesn't suit me. However, I've identified a few in your vid that I'd like to have a go at now, as they have more shaping. Thank you :)
Great video Lauren. Could you do a video on different c types of buttonholes & their applications? Might be a nice follow up to the shirts seeing as, they are pretty important in the construction of a shirt. Also a lot of people are making coats at the moment so that would tie in.
Really useful video, thanks Lauren. xXx
Great video, thanks Lauren. It's great to see the patterns made up and worn and I'm adding the Melilot and the Kalle to my wishlist. Unfortunately the Colette Aster I made is currently in my charity shop pile. Unlike most patterns It's drafted for a C cup (should have read the instructions!) so the neckline which is low anyway gapes and I won't wear it - or make another. Do you know about the Maria Denmark Edith blouse and dress? I've made two of the blouse in cotton lawn and can recommend the pattern - it's a lovely shape, very flattering imo.
aw thanks Claire, I hadn't seen the maria denmark one but it does look lovely and pretty simple too :)
Oh, that Grainline Archer! I have a red plaid in my October Plans video, and I think this might be perfect! Love your videos! #channelgoals. ;)
Hi Lauren, brilliant review but I went to the blog and found it really confusing to find links to the patterns?
Hello, This is quite an old video now, I have an update video and blog with newer patterns and up to date links you can check it out here th-cam.com/video/ZT-h_xe1CpA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iuPewQX2p9iO0mvq Thanks for watching :)
@@LaurenGuthrieGhani thanks so much!
I really like that very helpful I also like your shirt
Thanks Maggie x
Great pattern review, thank you
Wow that Messa blouse looks fab on you love the AB crepe, the straight version of the Alder looks great in denim with the contrast panel on the pockets. Did you use snaps for the closure? Thanks so much for the review, it's been really useful.😊
Hi, great video. I bought the Melilot pattern and I’m totally stuck with the collar and the hidden placket- any chance of a you tube tutorial to help??
Hi Alexandra, I'll be completely honest with you, I couldn't work out the hidden placket on the melilot either and ended up just doing the regular one. I had a read around a lot of people found it tricky too. I've done a hidden placket on the closet case kalle shirt before and its really easy to follow. They use a different method though and sew on a separate bit of fabric to form the hidden placket. Perhaps if you really want that version it might be worth looking at their sew along and seeing if you can using those instructions for the melilot.
I'll certainly add you idea of a tutorial to my list for the future.
Good luck! :)
Lauren Guthrie,
well i feel a lot better if you struggled too!! I’ll give up and just try for a normal version instead next time.
Hi Lauren, that was really helpful, particularly as there is so much choice out there. Can I ask, if you don't mind, where you got those fab burgundy-ish tights that you are wearing in the modelling shots. Also will you be stocking the new Colette Claudette pattern? Many thanks
ah great, so pleased you found it helpful. I've had them for years...think maybe john lewis, m&s or h&m. Yes we will get the new Colette pattern, if you email the girls in the shop directly (info@guthrie-ghani.co.uk) they can let you know when its in stock :)
Great video, thank you Lauren 😊 what pattern is the shirt that you’re wearing? That fabric is 😍😍
bonjour vendez vous le tissus de la chemise melilot merci
Hi Thanks for the video I found it really useful to see the one you have made. As a newcomer to sewing it really helpful know where to start. I have only done skirts so far as tops look so much more challenging! I am a small (5'1") with narrow shoulders and a short waist but currently a D cup do you have any tips of what to look for in a pattern/sizings to chose I prefer more fitted tops but I am worried it will be too challenging?
Hi Emma, great, I'm so pleased you found it useful. If you prefer more fitted tops but have a smaller frame then it sounds like you might need to do a full bust adjustment on garments to accommodate your cup size. Otherwise you might think you need to make a bigger size which will likely drown you across the shoulders. There are quite a few good tutorials out there to show that and some patterns even have blog posts to show how to do the adjustment on specific patterns. I don't have much experience doing it for myself but from what I do know and have tried in workshops is that its probably easier to do it on a garment that just has a regular bust dart (rather than waist darts too), but I have heard people say its not too difficult to do on a princess seam design either - I just haven't tried it myself on that style. Good luck :)
Thanks that is really helpful. With Narrow shoulder definite don't want to drown up there. I will see what tutorials I can find. Thanks for the advice.
Also to mention, Deer and Doe drafts for a C cup 🙂
I bet you had to unbutton a couple of holes just to be on the safeside! Be honest 😤😤😤