The Great British Sewing Bee - Episode 5 #GBSB
- By Lisa Reece
- 19 Aug 2014
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Six sewers left! This week they are getting to grips with some of the most difficult fabrics to sew with. A nylon anorak, using leather to transform a high street top & make a pair of trousers in delicate velvet.
We have put together some information below, including Fabrics and Supplies featured in the episode (or similar) along with Tips, Techniques and other resources to get your creativity flowing.
Challenge 1 - Nylon Anorak
7 steps to sewing with Rip Stop Nylon
A great step by step guide to Snap Fasteners and buy your anorak snaps here. We also stock the cord ends to finish your item.
We have lots of Waterproof Fabrics perfect for any jacket you might want to make. And we have a couple of patterns for ladies anoraks here
Loving these little tutorials for a child's Raincoat and Poncho
We even found a tutorial for a Dog Coat
Learn more - How to do a Raglen Sleeve , watch how to use a Walking Foot , learn how to attach a Ribbed Waistband and learn how to top stitch your Zipper
Challenge 2 - Transform a High Street Top with Leather
Great tips for sewing with Leather
We have Leather Pieces sold by the bag at just £1.99 - perfect for upcycling projects. We also have Leather Vinyl Needles and Machine Leather Needles for all your sewing needs.
Double sided tape available here
Learn how to do Reverse Applique , how to sew rouleau ties without tools here but you can buy a loop turner here
Challenge 3 - Made to Measure - Velvet Trousers
How to sew an easy pair of Trousers
Tips for sewing with Velvet
Take a look at our range of Velvet & Velour fabrics and our patterns for both Ladies and Mens trousers. You may also need some Interfacing and Dress Lining
Check out The Colette Patterns Pants Fitting Cheatsheet to solve your mis-fitting trouser dilemmas.
Your guide to trouser Pockets ,Flat Seat Adjustments and Fly Closures
6 easy steps on how to hand sew a Hem
Sewing Essentials
And of course you will need all of your Sewing Essentials which are used regularly in sewing, ranging from repair patches, marking & measuring equipment, machine accessories, scissors, pins & needles and more.
We offer a huge selection of zips including Concealed,
Open End , Closed End
and Chunky
We also have a great choice of Buttons and Ribbons , Interfacings , Threads ,
Cotton Seam & Bias Bindings and Elastics
Here is our guide to Episode 1 and in case you missed it you can catch up here
Here is our guide to Episode 2 and in case you missed it you can catch up here
Here is our guide to Episode 3 and in case you missed it you can catch up here
Here is our guide to Episode 4 and in case you missed it you can catch up here