Great British Sewing Bee Series 3
Judges May Martin and Patrick Grant must decide who has done enough to be crowned Britain's best amateur sewer, and they have saved their most complicated and demanding challenges for last. Across the three garments, they will be looking for avant-garde cutting-edge designs and the trickiest pattern cutting ever seen on the Sewing Bee.
The formidable first challenge sees the sewers taking on a pattern as complex as origami - with no diagrams to help them. The brain-teasing instructions almost prove too much for one of the finalists.The next challenge sees alterations so extraordinary they leave Patrick speechless, and finally they are asked to fit an avant-garde dress for a model they weren't expecting, before Claudia Winkleman announces the winner of this year's Great British Sewing Bee. Thursday, BB2 at 8pm.
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 - Pattern Task
Here are some great cutting tips for beginners.
Tips for marking and cutting fabrics from Tilly & the Buttons.
Take a Pattern Cutting Class at Abakhan.
Tips for sewing perfect seams and hems
How to make bias binding and tips for top stitiching
Challenge 2 - Alteration Challenge
Boning tips and techniques.
Buy boning here
Canvas Interfacing
How to sew ruching like Lorna's neckline.
How to sew with elastic.
Challenge 3 - Avante Garde Dress
How to make a corset like Matt.
Tips for sewing with stretch fabrics like Neil
How to make a strapless dress similar to Lorna's.
How to use a walking foot like Neil.
5 or 6 ways to sew darts.
How to sew an invisible zip.
How to sew an pleats
How to sew eyelets like Matt.
Sequins, Tulle and Jerseys
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
Posted in Great British Sewing Bee Series 3
It's the semi-final, and the intensity in the sewing room increases as the five remaining sewers are welcomed back to demonstrate their skills with tricky and technical fabrics. The first task sees the sewers coming unstuck with delicate lace and slippery satins, next they take on the totally unexpected in the alteration challenge, and finally they are asked to make an entire leather jacket in just six and a half hours. There are triumphs and disasters as the sewers race against the clock to finish their garments, and the stress levels reach a new high as they learn that not one, but two sewers will be leaving the sewing room.
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 - Satins & Lace
How to make a pencil skirt
Tips for sewing with lace and satin.
How to sew an invisble zip and here are some tips for sewing darts
Tips to sew double stitch seams and french seams.
Video tutorial for french seams
Tutorial for perfect parallel lines
The perfect waistband tutorial.
Choose your own lace, satin and lining fabrics.
Challenge 2 - Alteration Challenge
Tips for sewing neoprene
Tips for matching patterned fabrics
How to sew ruffles and frills
Techniques for sewing sleeves
Digital Prints like Deborah
Challenge 3 - Leather Jacket
9 tips for sewing with leather
More tips and tricks for sewing with leather.
How to make a leather jacket and sew a zipper in to it.
How to make a madarin collar like Paul.
Perfect princess seams like Lorna.
How to pleat sleeves like Deborah
How to shorten your zip
Learn how to stud leather.
We have a great range of imitation leather fabrics and leather needles.
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
Posted in Great British Sewing Bee Series 3
Claudia opens the sewing room doors once more as the seven remaining amateur sewers prepare to take on a set of tasks designed to test their ability to add shape and structure to clothing. The sewers try to keep track of the twelve pieces of fabric needed to make a boned corset, then it's back to the 80s to deconstruct a power suit Maggie Thatcher would have been proud of!
Finally they face the most demanding made-to-measure challenge yet, making a traditional kilt from scratch. This iconic garment requires precision and skilful pattern cutting. The sewers take Patrick back to his roots, but whose ode to the Highlands will impress him most?
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 - Make a Boned Corset
Learn how to Make a Corset
Video Tutorial on Steel Corset Boning
Corset making secrets
secrets
Take a Corset Class at Abakhan - The aim of this corsetry class is to offer beginners or advanced sewers the opportunity over two days to make-to-measure their own corset. Take a look
Online sewing class - Couture Finishing Techniques
Video - How to make your own Bias Binding
Challenge 2 - Back to the 80s to deconstruct a Power Suit
Video Tutorial - Clothing Deconstruction: Sewing Basics #1
Deconstruction Fashion by Alex Hess
Suitings, Tweeds & Tartans
Plain Fabrics Bi-Stretch
Challenge 3 - Making a traditional Kilt from scratch
Video Tutorial on making a Kilt
How to make a Kilt (with pictures)
Tartan Fabrics
Pleated tartan Mini Skirt
How to Sew a Modern Kilt
Video - How to make a pleated Chiffon Skirt
Pattern matching Tips
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
Posted in Great British Sewing Bee Series 3
Claudia takes the eight sewers back in time to the 50s when home sewing was at its height. Judges Patrick Grant and May Martin have tracked down one of the biggest-selling dressmaking patterns of the time , next the sewers enter the world of make do and mend when they are given a vintage gem which they must transform into a wearable garment. and finally they face an ambitious made-to-measure challenge when they are asked to make a 1950s blouse in unforgiving sheer fabric..
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 - Walk Away Dress
In 1952, Butterick Pattern Co released pattern #6015, and dubbed it the ‘walk-away’ dress, because it was so easy you could “Start it after breakfast… walk-away in it for luncheon!”.
Tips for marking and cutting fabrics from Tilly & the Buttons.
Sewing Tips for Vintage Enthuisiasts
Walk away dress
Top 10 reasons to buy a Vintage Sewing Machine
Video on How To Use a Bias Binding Foot
Ice Cream Fabric
Here are some great cutting tips for beginners.
Tips for sewing darts
Challenge 2 - Make Do and Mend
You should wear curtains
TUTORIAL: HOW TO SEW DARTS
Video - How To Sew A Classic Waistband
Challenge 3 - Sheer Fabric Blouse
Man's shirt to a blouse
How To: Sew the Easy Kimono short sleeved Dress Pattern
Sewing With Sheers
Tips for sewing with sheer fabrics
and how to finish those seams & hems.
We love this sheer, loose fitting batwing blouse tutorial
Lots of lovely sheer fabrics available here
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
Posted in Great British Sewing Bee Series 3
The nine remaining amateur sewers prepare to do battle again, in a bid to bag garment of the week and secure their place in the running to win The Great British Sewing Bee. The three challenges this week test the sewers' ability to make clothes on a miniature scale! Let's go ....
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 - Child's Waistcoat
A great tutorial to help make your own child's waistcoat
Step by step tutorial for a welt pockets.
Cutting Fabric, 12 Mistakes To Avoid
How to Sew on a button!
Technique: Sewing Buttonholes and Buttons
We have lots of lovely buckles and linings for the back panel.
Lots of fabrics to choose from printed cottons, plain cottons and even
tartans and tweeds.
Challenge 2 - Transformation Task
Tips for sewing with knit fabrics by Tilly & the Buttons.
Make a Cuddle Bolero
Keeping t-shirt fabric from stretching when sewing
Sewing Pattern - Bolero Jacket
Learn how to Gather Fabric the proper way & the easy way
Shirring tutorial (Paul)
Perfect hems and waistband tutorial
Make your own Harem Pants
How to make a Childs Cape
How to make a bolero like Deborah
We have a large selection of Lace and
Dress Trim to choose from for up cycling projects and to accessorise with.
Challenge 3 - Fancy Dress
How to Sew with Interfacing by Tilly & the Buttons
Sewing Tips for Using Felt Fabric
Take a look at the children's fancy dress patterns we have online.
We have a great range of novelty fabrics, satins , dancewear and fleece & fur fabrics.
Make your own elephant costume. Add some tulle to make it ballerina style?
Simple tutorials for his and hers shorts and childrens shorts.
Tips for topstitching used on the cupcake
Finishing techniques for using jersey fabrics like Deborah
Applique Tutorial (Matt's Smartphone)
Lots of satins to choose from along with matching cords.
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
Posted in Great British Sewing Bee Series 3
Series 3 is back! As always presented by Claudia Winkleman. Ten of the country's best home sewers face three challenges to make or alter an item of clothing under intense time pressure. And of course their creations will be judged by Savile Row's Patrick Grant and sewing expert May Martin. After six great episodes one of them will be crowned the winner! Sewing machines at the ready!!
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 - Women's Trousers
A great video tutorial to help make your own trousers
For those who like a step by step guide check out this fab picture tutorial to make Trousers
Learn how to insert an Invisible Zip
How to sew a curved seam and a french seam
Five or six ways to sew darts from Tilly.
A great guide to sewing machine feet
Buy a simple trouser pattern here
Tips for using cotton fabrics
along with some great tips for pre-washing
Challenge 2 - Transform a Denim Shirt
Tips for sewing with Denim
Easy denim skirt tutorial
How to sew a simple fabric pocket
Challenge 3 - Summer Dress
10 great summer dress tutorials in just one place!
Great tips for Simple Hems
Tricks to match patterned fabrics along seams including spotty fabrics like Neil.
How to sew capped sleeves like Paul and add gathers like Ryan.
How to make your own bias binding
Scissors or use a Rotary cutter like Deborah?
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
Posted in Great British Sewing Bee Series 3