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THE SEWING BEE by Erica Michaels Designs. Original designs for counted thread embroidery on silk gauze and linens/evenweaves; available from retailers nationwide.
You'll steal the show with this draped number by Producer of The Great British Sewing Bee, Claire-Louise Hardie. Inspired by contemporary Japanese cutting styles, this elegant dress boasts a fantastic silhouette that incorporates kimono sleeves, hidden pockets and a stylish front pleat. Its loose-fitting style works great with all figures, and with just three main body pieces it’s an absolute cinch to make! Pair with statement bangles and Chelsea boots for an effortless look that will take you stylishly from day to night.
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The first challenge was to sew a Mondrian Dress within 3 hours 45 minutes! I have always wished to make a Mondrian Dress like this. ...
Create a 1960s vibe with this bold hack of the colour block dress featured on The Great British Sewing Bee!
This elegant tea dress, featured in The Great British Sewing Bee: Sew Your Own Wardrobe by Tessa Evelegh features a floaty bias cut skirt and flirty little sleeves. Use your own body measurements to adjust the bodice pattern to fit your shape and make the same adjustments when you have sewn the bodice shell together and before you stitch on the skirt. The skirt is cut on the bias, which means that it fits neatly into the waistline without any bunchy gathers, yet provides plenty of fullness at the hemline.
This semi-fitted shift dress is perfect for practising key techniques such as inserting facings, sleeves and a concealed zip. The hem is finished with a narrow band of self fabric bias binding as a mini facing. There is also a choice between a high or V-neck and the pattern can be shortened to make a T-shirt variation. The casual style means minimal fitting for a fuss-free garment that will flatter most figures.
In remnants of red gauzy linen, cream checked cotton and a uneven oblong of flowery vintage something. The pattern I used was the '1930s' Blouse' from the book that tied-in with second series of the Great British Sewing Bee – ‘The Great British Sewing Bee: Sew Your Own Wardrobe’. Don't have the book? Here is…
I have to say I'm really pleased with how my Draped Top turned out. This is my first make from the second book from the Great Britis...
Are you watching the new series of The Great British Sewing Bee? We were thrilled that the TV show has returned with ten new contestants battling it out to be…
In the first episode of The Great British Sewing Bee series 10, twelve brand new contestants get their sew on.
The Great British Sewing Bee is the official tie-in to the first series of this popular primetime BBC TWO show. The book is accompanied by a pack of five full-size pattern sheets, containing a traceable pattern piece for every piece needed to sew the garments, so you can get stitching straight away. The pattern pieces are […]
Quilting has long been a creative vehicle to gather together for friendship and community. In the 19th and 20th centuries, this manifested as a physical gathering. Today, though quilters still gather in person, the Internet has enabled quilters to meet and collaborate virtually. Where our grandmothers’ quilting bees we
Great British Sewing Bee inspired stretchy leggings- My pattern hacked colour block workout leggings
Read 52 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Secrets of the Sewing Bee tells the story of the defiant and courageous women on the home f…
This free sewing pattern from the Great British Sewing Bee has been kicking around Pinterest since the last series and I’ve been meaning to try it for ages. (The link to it is here). It’s a really interesting looking pattern; a dress with a slight tulip shape that comes in towards the knees. It has integrated…
Looking for a free sewing resource with downloadable patterns? Look no further than the Free Sewing Bee Book! With a variety of patterns for all skill levels, this book offers step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations to guide you through each project. Download the included PDF patterns and start sewing today!
Why did you want to be a Great British Sewing Bee and who did you want to most impress of the Judges, or both? And when the sewing got tough, was Sara a welcome ally? I have always been a huge fan of the Sewing Bee and have watched it religiously over the last 8 years. Being an actual Bee was a dream come true. What really pushed me in the end to apply were the comments I had from friends at work who kept saying ‘you should go on the sewing bee’! I really wanted to impress both Patrick and Esme
Back in the summer, (which seems like a distant memory now) I bought the British Sewing Bee book which was on offer at my local supermarket. I'd not seen the series on TV but had heard lots about it. I thought I'd give the tunic a try first. It can be made in three different…
