G&G Sewing Masterclass - G&G Lèana blouse techniques
Learn Beautiful Garment Techniques the g&g way!
Join us for a brand-new, technique-rich masterclass based on the gorgeous Guthrie & Ghani exclusive Lèana blouse pattern. Perfect for confident beginners and intermediate sewists, this class will guide you step-by-step through the key skills that help bring the Lèana to life - while also boosting your overall garment-making confidence.
Across the session, you’ll get hands-on practice with the core construction techniques featured in the Lèana blouse, including:
✨ How to sew crisp, even pintucks
✨ Gathering methods for soft, controlled volume
✨ Elasticated cuff techniques
✨ Shirring for delicate, stretchy texture
✨ How to form a neat inverted pleat
✨ Tips for hemming lightweight viscose fabrics with confidence
Each technique is demonstrated clearly before you try it yourself, helping you understand the “why” as well as the “how”.
Sunday 26th July 2026 10-1pm
Sunday 31st January 2027 10-1pm
Please note: This masterclass focuses specifically on the techniques used in the Lèana blouse pattern. You will not be making the blouse during the session. Instead, you’ll leave with a curated collection of calico and fabric samples showcasing each technique, giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to sew the Lèana independently at home. If you would like further support while making your blouse, our monthly g&g sewing club or virtual sewing power hour are ideal opportunities to receive additional, personalised tutor guidance.
If you already own a copy of the Leana then we will give you a voucher to spend in the g&g shop to the value of the pattern at £19.50.
Learn Beautiful Garment Techniques the g&g way!
Join us for a brand-new, technique-rich masterclass based on the gorgeous Guthrie & Ghani exclusive Lèana blouse pattern. Perfect for confident beginners and intermediate sewists, this class will guide you step-by-step through the key skills that help bring the Lèana to life - while also boosting your overall garment-making confidence.
Across the session, you’ll get hands-on practice with the core construction techniques featured in the Lèana blouse, including:
✨ How to sew crisp, even pintucks
✨ Gathering methods for soft, controlled volume
✨ Elasticated cuff techniques
✨ Shirring for delicate, stretchy texture
✨ How to form a neat inverted pleat
✨ Tips for hemming lightweight viscose fabrics with confidence
Each technique is demonstrated clearly before you try it yourself, helping you understand the “why” as well as the “how”.
Sunday 26th July 2026 10-1pm
Sunday 31st January 2027 10-1pm
Please note: This masterclass focuses specifically on the techniques used in the Lèana blouse pattern. You will not be making the blouse during the session. Instead, you’ll leave with a curated collection of calico and fabric samples showcasing each technique, giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to sew the Lèana independently at home. If you would like further support while making your blouse, our monthly g&g sewing club or virtual sewing power hour are ideal opportunities to receive additional, personalised tutor guidance.
If you already own a copy of the Leana then we will give you a voucher to spend in the g&g shop to the value of the pattern at £19.50.
About this workshop
Who This Class Is For?
This masterclass is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their garment-sewing skills, whether you’re planning to make the Lèana as your next project or simply want to learn beautiful finishing techniques you’ll use again and again.
Leave With…
By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident tackling the Lèana blouse and applying these skills to your future makes. You’ll walk away with your pattern bundle, exclusive video access, and a stack of beautifully sewn samples showcasing your new techniques.
Further Information
✨ How to sew crisp, even pintucks
✨ Gathering methods for soft, controlled volume
✨ Elasticated cuff techniques
✨ Shirring for delicate, stretchy texture
✨ How to form a neat inverted pleat
✨ Tips for hemming lightweight viscose fabrics with confidence
Level 3 - please click here to read the description of this level to ensure it is suited to you
Who Is This Course For?
Dressmakers who want to add more polished details to their garments.
Home sewists seeking to improve their finishing techniques.
Sewing enthusiasts ready to deepen their technical knowledge.
- Materials pack for practising techniques
- Glossary of key terms
- Use of all top-of-the-range sewing tools, equipment and sewing machine
- Tea/coffee and biscuits
- 10% off full priced fabrics purchased on the day of your class.
- A printed copy of the Guthrie & Ghani Lèana Blouse Sewing Pattern PDF , exclusive to G&G. RRP £19.50
- Access to Lauren's exclusive YouTube video to be used alongside the pattern instructions. The video has 48 minutes of footage, sectioned out with time stamps/chapters for easy reference and navigation.
If you already own a copy of the Leana then we will give you a voucher to spend in the g&g shop to the value of the pattern at £19.50.
We recommend you bring a phone with a camera on for taking your own photos of your samples throughout the session.
Claire Heath
Sewing has always been a huge part of Claire's life. As a child she was always making, crafting and fixing things. Her love of fabric and making drove her to study Textiles and Fashion Design at Leeds University. After graduating and gaining some invaluable experience in the fashion and textiles industry Claire realised her true passion was sharing her skills and knowledge of garment construction with others.
Claire has been teaching design as a qualified lecturer for well over a decade. She joined the g&g team shortly after the shop opened in 2013 as a workshop tutor. During her time with us she has taught countless workshops and has loved helping customers learn how to sew and create wearable garments that will become staples of their me-made wardrobe.
