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These sewing patterns will enable you to recreate the dresses and garments feature in season 6 of the Great British Sewing Bee.
8x04: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Week The Great British Sewing Bee does its bit for the planet with Reduce, Reuse and Recycle week. Host Sara Pascoe invites the nine remaining home sewers to create a quilted patchwork jacket from a load of old scraps from past Sewing Bees. Next, in the Transformation…
Of all the things we loved about The Great British Sewing Bee (and needless to say, we pretty much loved it all!), the one thing that stood out for us, funnily enough, was the little girl's shirred dress. Steeped in nostalgia, some of our fondest memories of girlhood involve shirred dresses. We see no reason why we can
These sewing patterns will enable you to recreate the dresses and garments feature in season 6 of the Great British Sewing Bee.
This week on Great British Sewing Bee, the theme was all about Reducing, Reusing and Recycling. We watched the contestants championing sustainability by creating some (on trend!) patchwork quilted jackets from fabric scraps, breathing new life into old coats and creating floral maxi-dress magic from second hand and vintage duvet covers.At the Fabric Godmother studio, we were all very inspired by the patchwork jacket challenge as it's such a great way to use up all your scraps from previous projects. I know I've got a lot pieces of fabric lying around that would be perfect for a project like this. I've pulled together some of my favourite jacket patterns from the website that I think would work really well, and would also be a great introduction to quilting or sewing with bias binding if you've not tried some of these techniques before.Megan Neilson Hovea JacketI love this jacket because it has several different variations and finished lengths. It is a boxy style with unique deep angled pockets. It features options for a tie closure and instructions or lining and quilting if you want the full Sewing Bee look. The Pauline Alice Ayora JacketIf bias binding isn't your thing, the Pauline Alice Ayora Jacket has a lovely wide neckband detail that would look amazing in a contrasting fabric. The stand up collar and optional snap buttons give a modern take on the quilted jacket. Grainline Studio Tamarack If you want to expand your sewing skills and have a go at the mitred corners attempted on the show (it's not as difficult as it looks, we promise!), the Tamarack pattern by Grainline studio would be a great option. It also features welt pockets and a lovely curved hem.If you love the look but you've already used your scraps in other projects, we have a several pre-quilted cottons that would work perfectly for any of these styles. A great option is the Serena Reversible Quilted Cotton - White. Choosing a reversible pre-quilted fabric means you don't need an extra for the lining and you can experiment by using different sides for pockets or neckband. If you're feeling fancy you could bind all of the internal seams for a premium finish - the matching Cotton Mix Bias Binding in Pale Sage is a great option for this. The Transformation challenge saw the contestants reworking old coats and fashioning them together to breathe new life into them and create completely new coats and jackets. If watching this has left you wanting to try making your own, I've pulled together some of my favourite coat and jacket patterns inspired by the ones on the show. The Trend Patterns Oversized Coat Channel your inner Brogan and try a jacket with voluminous sleeves. The oversized coat is simple in shape, leaving all of the focus on those amazing sleeves! Bel' Etoile Indy Shacket We saw several contestants making variations on the shacket. New on the site, the Indy Shacket is a great transitional layering piece and would be perfect for the on-and-off British weather! Friday Pattern Company Cambria DusterAnd finally, a great transitional jacket, the Cambria Duster Coat is perfect for anyone wanting to make a smarter layering piece. Featuring a unique shawl collar details and different length variations, it's another great option for the unpredictable British weather. The final challenge was the Made-to-Measure, and saw the contestants using the fabric from old duvet covers to create stunning maxi dresses. I've definitely been inspired by this challenge and I'm already planning my summer maxi-dress make! Liberty Beatrix Maxi Dress I loved Annie's black 70's style maxi, featuring a deep V and gorgeous full length sleeves. For anyone looking to re-create this look, I'd suggest the Liberty Beatrix Maxi Dress pattern. Pair with a vibrant floral print fabric for a stunning summer look, perfect for wedding-guest dressing or a day at the races. Named Kerttu Knot Dress and SkirtA new pattern from Named clothing - this pattern can be made as a full maxi dress or a maxi skirt. Like Gill, you could choose to use a contrasting fabric for the top part of this dress for a really unique look. Pattern Fantastique Teia Dress & Cami For a modern, contemporary look I love the Teia Dress. This versatile dress would be the perfect summer dress for hot days in the city or thrown over a bikini on a beach holiday.
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Pre-Order Opportunity: Publication Date 29 April 2021 The essential sewing guide, tips and tricks from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee! The BBC primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is back. This comprehensive, technique-focused book accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative sewing journey. Starting with the essentials, sewers will learn the basics: how to use a sewing machine, how to understand paper patterns, how to find and work with a vast array of natural fabrics including cotton, linen, wool and more. With a guide that demystifies the fitting process, and with expert sewing tips on making alterations, you'll be able to choose from a variety of projects that will ease you into the world of sewing. For burgeoning sewers, this book reveals the joys of sewing and the tools and skills required to progress. Interspersed with essential tips, from advice on finishing tacking, hand stitching, hemming and more to guidance on recycling old clothes, using up fabric scraps and making repairs, this book is an indispensable reference that will encourage you to create long-lasting projects to cherish. This essential book will cover everything you need to develop your sewing techniques.
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These sewing patterns will enable you to recreate the dresses and garments feature in season 6 of the Great British Sewing Bee.
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We are so excited that the Sewing Bee is returning to our TV screens on 12th February. This will be the fifth series of the BBC Two show and 10 new contestants will compete to be crowned the best home sewist
The Great British Sewing Bee is back on TV! The show returns to our screens on Wednesday 27th April 2022 at 8pm on BBC One. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sara Pascoe, Patrick Grant and Esme Young welcome 12 of Britain’s most talented home sewists into the sewing room, which is in an historic woollen mill on the outskirts of Leeds. The first episode sees judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young ask the sewists to create a capsule wardrobe [https://
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These sewing patterns will enable you to recreate the dresses and garments feature in season 6 of the Great British Sewing Bee.
I love books. If anyone asks me what I want as a gift, nine times out of ten I'll point them in the direction of a book I've been lusting after, usually on Amazon. My poor billy bookcase is straining under the weight of the multitude of sewing, knitting, gardening, cookery and history books I have collected over the years. That shelf is definitely sagging under the weight of all those words. Having such an extensive library and not a lot of space, new arrivals have to earn their place upon my shelves. When I buy a book I like to know exactly what I am getting, if it's going to contain patterns then I want to know exactly what patterns! Oddly this is not always so easy to find out, most reviews and online stores only show you snippets of what's included, a taster to whet your appetite but not necessarily inform you as to what is inside. I find this frustrating so I've decided to do a few quick reviews of some of the books I own in an effort to help those of you, who like me would rather have the full picture before making the decision to add this book to your collection! Seeing as The Great British Sewing Bee has recently been back in the limelight it seemed only right to start with a book from the series. Unconventionally I am starting with the second book as it's the only one so far I have made something from so feel I can give you a more well-rounded account. Right, let's take a closer look! ~ The Great British Sewing Bee: Sew Your Own Wardrobe ~ By Tessa Evelegh with Forewords By Patrick Grant & May Martin Published by Quadrille 2014 RRP £25.00 'An accompaniment to the hit BBC series presented by Claudia Winkleman and judged by Patrick Grant and May Martin, The Great British Sewing Bee: Sew Your Own Wardrobe is a practical sewing book brimming with fantastic projects, including a core of wardrobe essentials including a pencil skirt, easy T-shirt top and a wrap dress. Menswear and retro garments are also included, as well as a fun selection of designs for babies and small children. Dress sizes range from (UK) 8 to 18 and the book is full of inspiring photography so you know exactly what you're looking for - and the included pattern pack, containing five full-size pattern sheets, makes creating your wardrobe even easier.' (Quote from Quadrille) TGBSB: Sew Your Own Wardrobe, is the second book in the series and was produced to complement the second series of TGBSB, which aired in 2014. The book has been broken up into four chapters Basics, Fabric, Fit and Finish. ~ Basics ~ The first Chapter is 'Basics' which deals with the skills and techniques you'll need to complete the projects in the later chapters plus two self-draft / no pattern garments. ~ A-Line Pinafore ~ Glorious Gown ~ Also included are the sizes for all of the adult projects in the following chapters: Men's: Small: 34-36" chest / 28-30" waist / 35-37" hip Medium: 38-40" chest / 32-34" waist / 39-41" hip Large: 42-44" chest / 36-38" waist / 43-45" hip XL: 46-48" chest / 40-42" waist / 47-49" hip Women's: UK 8: 31.5" bust / 24" waist / 33.5"hip UK 10: 32.5 bust / 25" waist / 34.5" hip UK 12: 34" bust / 26.5" waist / 36" hip UK 14: 36" bust / 28" waist / 38" hip UK 16: 38" bust / 30" waist / 40" hip UK 18: 40" bust / 32" waist / 42" hip The remaining three chapters contain all the pattern instructions. Each pattern has a difficulty rating and falls in one of four levels Easiest, Easy, Moderate and Tricky. ~ Fabric ~ ~ Aztec Leggings ~ Men's (?) Waistcoat ~ Silk Tunic ~ Anorak ~ ~ Teddy Pram Suit ~ Prom Dress ~ Easy-sew Short Skirt ~ Men's Shirt ~ ~ Fit ~ ~ Draped Top ~ Pencil Skirt ~ Shift Dress ~ Full Skirted Dress ~ ~ 1960's Coat ~ Wrap Dress ~ Men's Trousers ~ 1930s Blouse ~ Box Pleat Skirt ~ ~ Finish ~ ~ Simple T-shirt ~ Yoke Skirt ~ Baby Dungarees ~ Slip Dress ~ ~Women's Bowling Shirt ~ Baby Dress and Knickers ~ Girls Dress ~ All the patterns for Fabric, Fit and Finish are contained in a separate folder, multi-sized and ready for you to trace off and get sewing. There is also a link HERE to Quadrille's page for the book where all the patterns are available as individual PDF downloads! ~ The Good Points ~ ~There are a good range of patterns for all the family and there to my mind at least there are no pesky fillers! There are even 4 for patterns men, which is a lovely surprise and about time too! Though that waistcoat definitely has the buttons on the wrong side for boys! ~ The book is beautifully designed and photographed making it an inspiring book to have on your bookshelf and at your sewing station! ~ There is a section on taking your own measurements and checking your silhouette which is really very useful. ~ No annoying dust jacket! Is it just me who finds them frustrating on craft books, they always get creased and bent and end up looking tatty! ~ All the patterns are included full size in the book meaning you don't need to re-scale or download anything before you get started, just grab your tracing (or baking) paper and your good to go! Plus the fact that there is the option for PDF's, is a great addition! ~ Did I mention there are LOADS of patterns! For a hardback book with 24 sewing patterns, it's a bargain! The cheapest I could find in the UK was for £6.00 from Amazon, which is a whole lot of patterns for under a tenner! ~ The Not So Good Points ~ ~ The pattern sheets are a little confusing as the pieces are not necessarily all on the same sheet or in the same colour, but having access to printable PDF's negates this somewhat. ~ You will need to jump about the book a bit to find all of the instructions for some patterns which can be a little confusing. ~ Some things just get a little glossed over and not properly explained (see my post about The Men's Shirt) and there are sections where the proofreading seems to have been overlooked, such a shame for a book all about precision. As long as you are not a complete beginner you will be able to muddle through the discrepancies in the instructions, keep youtube tutorials on standby people! ~ It would be really helpful if every pattern had good clear images of the garment, the artistic photos are gorgeous, but from a practical point of view, it's not always that easy to see the construction of the garment that clearly. ~ My Verdict ~ TGBSB: Sew Your Own Wardrobe is all about learning the art of precision sewing; sewing that May and Patrick would be proud of, which perhaps means that this book is not really aimed at those who are just starting out (despite its claims). Most of the patterns are a little more difficult than basic so will be great for taking your existing skills up to the next level, but perhaps not so suitable for those wanting to dip their toe in the water for the first time, rather something to work up to! The patterns in the book are all great, to my mind there aren't any fillers. The real standout patterns for me are the Men's Shirt, the striking yellow 1960s Coat, the 1930s Blouse and the loose T-shirt, which looks lovely and simple to make plus very comfortable! Oh and the teddy suit for a baby is so adorable that makes me tempted to have one of my own, almost! I was lucky enough to get my copy as a Christmas gift, but I certainly think it's worth spending your pennies on, the good points about this book certainly outweigh the bad and I really think it would make a great addition to any sewers bookshelf! I hope that you enjoyed this review and if you have been pondering buying this book I have helped you to make a more informed decision! Have you got this book, what did you think? Wendy x
2 hours Private Sewing Tuition : perfect for worldwide pandemic situations ;-) Who will be teaching me? You will be taught by Lawratu (pictured) who was a contestant on the Great British Sewing bee in 2021 (how amazing is THAT!?) and LOVES making her own clothes. She has been dressmaking for over ten years & teaches regularly at STITCH festival and The Knitting and Stitching Show. You can follow her and see some of the clothes she makes on her Instagram account @sesamesew. She is passionate about sharing her love for the craft of sewing and the creative freedom making your own clothes brings. Lawratu will patiently guide you through any sewing skill you would like to master; whether that be threading a sewing machine for the first time, deciphering a sewing pattern or constructing more complex garments like jeans or jackets! She can turn her sewing hands to anything and is very friendly and down to earth! :-) Who is it suitable for? Everyone! This 2 hour private sewing workshop session can be tailored (pardon the pun) to your needs! :-) If you are a complete beginner and need to learn to thread the machine and make a simple cushion cover that's fine, or if you are more accomplished and want to learn something more advanced like making a garment that's also fine. You can buy this session in chunks of 2 hours, so if you wanted to book 4 hours, you would buy a quantity of 2 of these 2 hr sessions - and so on! Adults and children over 11 only please. Where are your Private Sewing Tuition Sessions Held? Private Sewing workshops are held 'in person' in our studio at The Gilliangladrag Fluff-a-torium in Betchworth, Surrey UK. (There's a map at the foot of our home page!) Is there a Virtual Digital Version available online? If you can't travel to us for any reason, we can possibly arrange a virtual private class held online via Zoom etc. However, you would need to make sure you have the equipment required. Please email to discuss further. Dates and times2 hour sessions are usually held on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday during the day - or sometimes can be arranged at weekends, although our studio gets far more booked up at weekends.We will endeavour to find a mutually agreeable date and time asap. If we can't then we will offer you a refund. Once booked - our regular Ts and Cs apply and it's not possible to cancel within 30 days of the mutually agreed date. We will send you confirmation of this date.NB : We can only start to arrange a date and time AFTER you have booked and paid for your private session. If for any reason we can't find you a suitable date, then we can refund you. 99% of the time we organise dates that are mutually convenient with no problem, so please don't worry! :-) xxOnce booked - our regular Ts and Cs apply and it's not possible to cancel within 30 days of the mutually agreed date. We will send you confirmation of this date. What if there's 2 of us that would like to learn together. Is it the same price? No it would be 50% more for the 2nd person to cover extra costs. You can still book this session and then we can invoice you for the rest. If there are more than 2 of you then please contact us for a bespoke quote. Please note that the max for a private sewing session is 2 people. How many hours would I need to book to make certain things? 2 hours is sufficient for doing something straightforward and learning from scratch, and might also be suitable for tackling a certain part of making a simple garment. We can advise!! :-) 4 hours would be better for more complicated or bigger projects - dependent on the complexity of the item you are making. We can advise!! :-) How much does it cost? A 2 hour private sewing session costs £100 and 4 hours is £200 and so on. This is inclusive of VAT What's included? The session includes tuition with Fiona; the use of a new 'Janome' Sewing Machine; sewing threads and scissors and pins for use whilst with us etc, but you would need to bring your own fabric, and if you need to take the pins with you, you must use your own or purchase them too etc. There will be tape meaures and scissors for you to use in the studio. We will also supply you with drinks & biscuits etc. PLUS you would also then be entitled to 10% discount in our shop "The Fluff-a-torium" on the day of your private sewing session! Wooohoooo :-)
Buy the Brigitte Top sewing pattern from Tessuti Fabrics. Brigitte is a classic fitted boat neck (bateau) top with set-in sleeves. The pattern includes four sleeve length options: cap, elbow, three-quarter and full length. This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format: – PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50) Suggested fabrics: Viscose/elastane jersey, cotton/elastane jersey, lightweight ponti knit. Fabric requirements: 140 cm wide fabric: Short/cap sleeve, 0.70 - 0.90 m // Elbow length sleeve, 1.10 m // Three-quarter sleeve, 1.15 - 1.25 m // Full length sleeve, 1.25 - 1.35 m. Sizing: AUS 6 – 16 (approx. UK 8/10 – 18, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements. Notions: 2.5 mm stretch twin needle. If you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest sewing pattern reviews from the sewing community. We also have a sewing blog to keep you up to date with all the news from the world of sewing.
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These sewing patterns will enable you to recreate the dresses and garments feature in season 6 of the Great British Sewing Bee.
Episode 9 of The Great British Sewing Bee 2022 will air at 9pm on Wednesday 22nd June. This episode's challenges are all inspired by Japanese textile art! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch Our Recap Join in the conversation on YouTube! COMMENT HERE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQIaWdNJq-iHb5XAVl-ri4Q] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What are the Week 9 Challenges? Pattern Challenge Sar
These sewing patterns will enable you to recreate the dresses and garments feature in season 6 of the Great British Sewing Bee.
