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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.
Anna Allen Helene Jeans x Loewe Fisherman Jeans in Dark Blue Washed Non Stretch Denim 8oz and Off-White Ventana Cotton Twill.
Anna Allen Helene Jeans x Loewe Fisherman Jeans in Dark Blue Washed Non Stretch Denim 8oz and Off-White Ventana Cotton Twill by Celia.
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
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
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
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.
Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 2 - Fleece Jacket + Sport's Outfit
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 2 season 10 - the contestants had to make fleece jackets out of sweatshirting fabric and Olympic sportswear. We take a look at our cotton sweatshirting fabrics and recycled nylon activewear fabrics.
Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 1 - Denim A Line Skirt + Day Dresses
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 1 season 10 - the contestants had to make A-Line denim skirts and sew a day dress. We take a look at an A-Line skirt sewing pattern and pair it with our denim dressmaking fabrics.
Tilly and the Buttons Coralie Swimsuit in Deadstock Swimwear Jersey by Katherine
Tilly and the Buttons Coralie Swimsuit in Deadstock Swimwear Jersey by Katherine.
Viki Sews Liza Blouse in White Cotton Doby by Christine
Viki Sews Patterns Liza blouse made in cotton dobby dressmaking fabric by Christine.
Guide To Fabric Weight
Guide on fabric weight for dressmaking. It is important to take into account the weight of a fabric when choosing which fabric to use for your project. This is because normally the lighter a fabric is the more drapey it will be, although this isn't always the case.
Guide To Fabric Drape
Guide to different fabric drapes. Fabric drape describes how the fabric hangs under its own weight. It is important to consider fabric drape when you are choosing a fabric for your project as it will impact on your garment's fit and style.