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Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 10 - Final's Week - Sew opera gloves, Transform party paraphernalia + Create an outfit by draping

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 10 - Final's Week - Sew opera gloves, Transform party paraphernalia + Create an outfit by draping
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 10 season 10 was Final's week - the judges set three complex challenges for the finalists. We take a closer look at each challenge and reveal who was crowned!

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 9 - Icon's Week - Sew a Balenciaga Inspired Dress, Upcycle Ties + Make a Coco Chanel Inspired Outfit

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 9 - Icon's Week - Sew a Balenciaga Inspired Dress, Upcycle Ties + Make a Coco Chanel Inspired Outfit
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 9 season 10 was Icon's week - the judges set three challenges inspired by world renowned fashion design houses – Balenciaga, Gaultier and Chanel. We take a closer look at each challenge.

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 8 - Diva Week - Sew a Fringe Dress, Upcycle Animal Print Fabric + Make a Stage Outfit

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 8 - Diva Week - Sew a Fringe Dress, Upcycle Animal Print Fabric + Make a Stage Outfit
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 8 season 10 was Diva week - the contestants had to make a fringe mini dress inspired by Tina Turner, transform animal print garments into Diva loungewear and sew a stage garment for a Diva of their choice. We take a closer look at sewing fringe and our animal print fabrics.

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 7 - Lingerie Week - Pyjama Shirt Making + Sewing a Bustier Dress

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 7 - Lingerie Week - Pyjama Shirt Making + Sewing a Bustier Dress
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 7 season 10 was lingerie week - the contestants had to make a pyjama top, transform shapewear into a new garment and sew a bustier dress. We take a closer look at a pyjama sewing pattern with piping, sewing your own shapewear and dressmaking fabrics for sewing a bustier dress.

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 6 - Kids Week - Sequin Bomber Jacket Making + Children's Outfits Inspired By A Childhood Photo

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 6 - Kids Week - Sequin Bomber Jacket Making + Children's Outfits Inspired By A Childhood Photo
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 6 season 10 was kid's week - the contestants had to make a sequin bomber jacket, animal fancy dress outfit towels and an outfit inspired by a childhood photo. We take a closer look at sewing with sequins, a fun quick child's fancy dress outfit and a variety of children's sewing patterns.

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 5 - India Week - Nehru Jacket Making + Sewing a Dress Inspired By A Sari

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 5 - India Week - Nehru Jacket Making + Sewing a Dress Inspired By A Sari
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 5 season 10 - the contestants had to make a Nehru Jacket, transform madras cotton shirts + calico to make a summer garment, and make a dress that is inspired by elements of the sari. We take a look at our linen blend and check fabrics, as well as taking a closer look at Indian textiles + garments.

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 4 - Reduce Reuse Recycle Week - Ideas for repurposing clothes + fabric printing tips

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 4 - Reduce Reuse Recycle Week - Ideas for repurposing clothes + fabric printing tips
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 4 season 10 - the contestants had to make a quilted bag using scraps, transform unwanted clothes into a new outfit, and use a wedding dress to make a party outfit. We take a look at some scrap busting projects, up-cycling unwanted garments, fabric painting + fun party dresses!

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 3 - Holiday Week - Garment fit for the French Riviera

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 3 - Holiday Week - Garment fit for the French Riviera
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 3 season 10 - the contestants had to make summer blouses out of linen embroidered tablecloths and chic outfits fit for the French Riviera. We take a look at our linen and embroidered fabrics and sewing patterns fit for French Riviera.