Laurens Top Tips - Choosing a jumper or sweater sewing pattern

[@MsSparkleyspice]

Loved this little video... very informative. Thank you.

[@sarahosmari7870]

Hi Lauren everything you have shown me on this blog is amazing explaining the different types of jersy fabrics is on point. Very useful as the weather is changing. Thank you so kindly for sharing your demonstration and illustrations with Jersy Fabrics. All the tops you have made are amazing I look forward to making some of these patterns especially Tilly's book Stretch 😊😊👍👍💟💟💕💕

[@sarahosmari7870]

Hi Lauren I finally ordered some stuff from your shop next will be fabric great seeing you on youtube giving us ideas about jersy fabrics and more 😊😊😊

[@PsychicKathleen]

I found this so helpful Lauren as I'm sure many others will too. I always wonder, "How many Tee or sweatershirt patterns does a woman need? " :) I love the Toaster and couldn't recommend it more highly - I have a Jalie pattern which is similar to the Linden and loved it so much I made up a few of them last winter and wore them a lot. I made them with a very stretchy rayon knit (Liberty) which is just the perfect weight - not too hot and drapey but you need just the right pattern for it or it will be a little too clingy. Next time I'm going to make up a knit sweater I'm returning to this video!

[@lorainemunro7969]

Loved the video so helpful to see the comparisons of similar patterns and fabrics.

[@demi6275]

Great video! Not sure I'm ready to attempt a hoodie yet but might buy the fabric now anyway!

[@janinerosenke5463]

I just purchased these patterns and materials from you. Hugs from Canada.

[@k.milner5310]

Love the hoodie you made, lovely colour .

[@helenawagstaff9755]

Wow this was a great video, so good to see so many made up in different fabrics. I wouldn't normally look at Sewaholic patterns, not sure why but seeing this made up in two colours looks lovely and would be a good stash buster. Love the Toaster, I have lived in my version 2 and my daughter loves hers. Many thanks😂

[@laurajones4088]

Very good video, Lauren. Your explanations of the fit and examples of the garments are very helpful.

[@faydiva8863]

Loved seeing the comparison between the patterns. Lots of work for you! Thank you.

[@nicolaclissold2892]

Loved this video. Pattern variations is something I am always pondering and spend such a lot of time searching. It was great to see the made up versions. Wish I could get your fabric in NZ!

[@ppuyle1]

Great video! I love seeing comparisons of multiple patterns! It can be daunting these days with all the choices of similar patterns and fabrics! Thank you!

[@Lisa-nz5hs]

Great and useful comparisons of these Indie patterns!

[@juliadroy1179]

Great video Lauren, I've made the Linden but made a too larger size so will make a smaller size next time, very useful.

[@SarahBulmer]

I love the Fraser. If never thought of making it but it's on the lost now :) great video as always. Such useful, practical advice

[@threadtherapy251]

Love your linden sweater in pink......might have to do some shopping!

[@mandig2794]

Tha was sooooo helpful! Never understood the link between sizing/ finished size and +/- ease! Lightbulb moment!!!!! Thank you xx

[@maureencullen1008]

That was really interesting and easy to understand.The tip about pre-washing and the examples you showed were very helpful.

[@myralorraine]

Great video Lauren! A lot of the tops you featured, I have on my list to create. So this is perfect timing for me! Thank you so much for sharing your very useful tips!

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Thanks Myra :) Lovely to chat to you this week! Hope you are feeling better x

[@1SewSweet]

Yes, it was so much fun having on the show! Thank you for asking… Yes I am much better now! I wish I were at my best when you were there, because it was an honor having you on the show!

[@mirjamschouten4974]

Very nice sweaters!

[@melissabowden8489]

Very helpful video. Thank you!

[@ali21pei]

I love these videos! I find it so nice to see so many of the patterns made up and on the same consistent body to see all the contrasts of the varying patterns. I’ve never before even considered the sewaholic pattern, but after seeing your version made up, I quite like it. The fit is very nice and casual. Thanks again! Love your shop and channel!

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[@magnushudson2342]

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[@magnushudson2342]

@Zachariah Wallace glad I could help :D

[@paulinemcleggan7585]

Hi Lauren, I love your channel. Im new to sewing I love the lindon. Can it be made longer in the body. And what fabric was the oink

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello Pauline, yes it would be really simple to make it longer in the body as the front and back bodices are simple shapes. This video is quite old now so most of the fabric included aren't available anymore but we have lots of others available online now guthrie-ghani.co.uk/shop/fabrics?fabricType=Sweatshirting

[@sewlittletime]

Hi Lauren, such a good vlog!! I find it really helps when vloggers say what size they've made, so it's refreshing that you say what your body measurements are and what size you chose to make. I'm still yet to make the Toaster but have been faffing about with what size to make. I'd like to make the Version 1 though so think the fit will be a bit closer. Could I ask how tall you are? I like the closer fitted look too on your Linden but I'd lengthen it for me as I am a pear shape, so like to cover my hips a bit! 😊. Really like the Stella hoodie, but I do like the raglan sleeve on the paper cut version. I've not bought Tilly's book yet but plan to get it soon xx

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Karen, aw thank you :) I think I'm about 5ft5. I'd like to make version 1 too but think I'll wait till the winter...I'm kinda maxed out on jumpers now! :))

[@janebrettell1737]

Absolutely brilliant video thank you 😊

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Lauren, always like these videos of yours as they really help to see how things fit👍. I loved your shirt choice video too.....so helpful and detailed, thanks so much 😊😘

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Thanks Sally :)

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

A really helpful video🤗

[@YorkshireKaren]

Hi Lauren, thanks for such a helpful video, it’s great to see how patterns look in real life. Can I ask you a question about your Stella hoodie? I love mine so much, and am just making a second one for my sister as a birthday present, but it looks like you haven’t got buttonholes for your cord to thread through. Did you make the holes a different way, and if you did, please could you tell me how? I have an eyelet punch from my scrapbook days but am terrified to use it on fabric in case the eyelets aren’t suitable for fabric! Thanks for your help x

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Karen, yeh I did do the buttonholes on my machine. You could try and eyelet but I'm not sure how secure it would be over time and if they are scrapbook eyelets (rather than ones that are for clothes) could you be sure they wouldn't rust/mark the fabric - I'm not sure but maybe something to test if you fancied doing it? :)

[@cindyw4278]

Nice video explaining the differences in patterns. I have the linden pattern and some french terry to go with it but I cannot seem to find ribbing to cuff , neckline and hem band finish. I noticed that you used the same material to do this which would save me from searching. Do you think this would work with french terry. There is the right amount of stretch for the pattern i think 10% or should i purchase other fabric to go with it? Thanks for your help.

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Cindy, I always just use the same fabric as it is really tricky to get matching ribbing, for me as a retailer too. I find that the cuffs and hem bands are usually fine, its just the neckline band that you may have to alter depending on the stretch of the fabric. I've made a tutorial how to do that too which is on my youtube channel so you can always check that out too. Hope that helps :)

[@joli43]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@sagepreaumx9903]

I never use to preshrink jerseys but now I'm prewashing everything cause I am finding some shrinkage in most every type of fabric. What a beautiful hoody fabric and I especially like the hood lining. I'm not seeing the link to megan's knit stretch chart. Where can I find it? LOL, the top with the fabric blocking looks like the Star Trek uniform tops. However, I do really like this look AND I'm a Treky.

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

aw thank you :) Sorry about the link, I put it in the blog post but forgot to put it in the comments....here it is... blog.megannielsen.com/2015/08/how-to-calculate-stretch-percentage/

[@sueb4919]

Love the two- tone fabric on the Sewaholic pattern. What is it called?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Thanks Sue :) Its marl jersey loopback, here is the link guthrie-ghani.co.uk/shop/fabric/two-tone-pink-grey-marl-jersey-loopback-fabric We are just waiting for more to arrive and have also ordered it in another light blue colour way which is lovely

[@lisafenn4238]

Hi Lauren. Great video. I have Tillys new book but have yet to make anything from it. Tell me... is the Stella Hoodie easy enough to make? Thanks.. Lisa. xxx

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Lisa, Yeh I'm sure you'll be fine and Tillys instructions are so clear it makes it even easier! :)

[@lisafenn4238]

Thanks hun. I noticed I couldn't see anywhere in the book or on the pattern to say how much fabric one needs to make the hoody or the trousers. I would like to make both to lounge about in the house in... so I have ordered 4 metres of rose coloured sweatshirt fabric. It was seeing your version in blue that persuaded me to have a go. xxxx

[@AmeliaranneStiggins]

Very very helpful!

[@StitchingJoanne]

Very helpful, thanks :)

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Very informative.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

What’s an Indie pattern?

[@gfayecox]

You really need to speak up and slow down … very difficult to hear you and understand.

[@sola321]

Faye Cox No she doesn’t. Put your volume up and slow down the video if your are slower at understanding.