It's the Final! Chinelo, Tamara & Heather will have their toughest challenges yet with three couture-themed challenges! We are looking forward to seeing how they make a man's tie, transform a wedding gown into a bridesmaid dress and then make their very own made to measure couture gown for an unexpected model.
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 - A Man's Tie
Accessorise your tie with
these fabulous Handmade British Pocket Squares
For those who don't know how here is a video on how to
Tie a Tie
Ties can be made with -
Satin Fabrics or even
Cotton Prints for the Novelty look.
Interfacing Fabrics to help keep the shape of your Tie
Tips for
Sewing with Silk
Dress lining fabrics
Hand sewing : Learn how to do
a Basic Hand Slip Stitch
Challenge 2 - Transform a Wedding Gown into Bridesmaid Dress
Tips & Tricks for
Bias Binding
How to create
a Hand Rolled Hem
Lots of bridal fabrics available
Satins ,
Chiffons & Organzas,
Lace,
Clearance Dress Net Fabric ,
Clearance Veiling Fabric
Back to basics for
Dress Linings and
Tulle & Veiling
Tips for sewing with
Satin and
Taffeta
Trimmings galore
Ribbons ,
Lace ,
Dress Trim and
Flowers and Accessories
Challenge 3 - Made to Measure Couture Gown
What does Couture mean?
Behind the Seams with Burda
The Making of a Couture Dress
Great tips and techniques on
Couture Sewing
How to do Box Pleats
like Tamara
How to do a Lettuce Hem
like Heather
Organza similar to Tamara’s Crystal Organza
Liquid Satin and
Dress Net Tulle like Chinelo’s
Fabulous fabrics to use for these dresses include
Satins ,
Chiffons & Organzas ,
Lace ,
Dress Linings and
Tulle & Veiling
You can find here the
Cationic Chiffon and
Taffeta used by Heather.
NEW - Great British Sewing Bee Book : Sew Your Own Wardrobe
This hardback book has 224 pages full of fantastic projects wit a core collection of wardrobe essentials. These include menswear, babies and small children (onesie, dungarees and a little dress). A section on retro and glamourous with garments such as prom dresses and 60's style coats and clothing. It will have an emphasis on creative elements and choosing fabrics and trimmings to compliment garments. Click
here to get your copy!
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
Here is our guide to
Episode 5 and in case you missed it you can catch up
here
Here is our guide to
Episode 6 and in case you missed it you can catch up
here
Here is our guide to
Episode 7 and in case you missed it you can catch up
here 
Challenge 1 - 1930's Silky Blouse
How to hand gather like Lynda , How to machine gather like David , How to sew an easy placket & Shirring tutorial
Great tutorials for a Scalloped Collar and a Peter Pan Collar
Learn how to make your own Puff Sleeves
Make your very own version of Tilly's Mathilde Blouse or make a smaller item with this child's Retro Inspired Shirt
We have some great fabrics to choose from : Polyester Prints & Plains , Poly Habotai and Silk Habotai
Challenge 2 - Transform a Man's Suit into a Ladies Garment
Make a Pencil Dress like Chinelo (well almost!), How to Sew Darts and Pleats & a cute Pinafor Tutorial similar to Lynda.
Plus we have a great range of Suitings, Tweeds & Tartan Fabrics if you feel up to this challenge.
Challenge 3 - Made to Measure - A Coat
Learn how to insert a sleeve and how to insert a sleeve head similar to David
16 steps to sewing a Woollen Coat
Here is a great tutorial from Tilly and the Buttons on Drafting a Jacket Lining
Learn how to do Bound Buttonholes , Cover Buttons and Sew a Princess Seam
We have a couple of gorgeous coat fabrics in Black/Cerise and Camel along with a great range of Dress Linings, Sew / Iron-on Interfacings and canvas Interfacing.
NEW - Great British Sewing Bee Book : Sew Your Own Wardrobe
Challenge 1 - Draping Dress
A novice guide to 
How to 
We are pleased to announce our NEW Home Interiors Department is now open at Mostyn!
We are able to provide a Made to Measure service for curtains and blinds, along with a great range of ready made products including cushions, lampshades and occasional furniture.
We also have a variety of curtain fabrics, wallpapers, tiebacks, curtain poles & accessories to help you achieve the look you want for any of your rooms in the home.
Why not pop in and get your free estimate today? 
Make a 'sew' simple cushion with a Valentine's theme thanks to Leanne Richards - our very talented tutor.
Leanne has created six simple steps in order for you to make a great cushion that can be made time and time again. Guaranteed once you've made one there will be no stopping you! You can be as creative as you like once you start with so many accessories to choose from including ribbons, lace and trimmings.
Ever fancied making your own Bunting? Well thanks to our lovely tutor Leanne Richards you can do it with this great step by step guide.
With Leanne's six simple steps you can make this sweet Valentine's Bunting for under £5.00 - what a bargain! It can then be adapted for any occasion, birthdays, weddings, christenings anything you can think of!
A BIG Congratulations to our June Project of the Month Winners who will each receive a £20 voucher to spend at Abakhan.
Our Product Managers have had a hard decision choosing three winners this month as we had so many great entries. All entries were fantastic but the lucky winners are:
Bethan Hallett with the adorable printed dress
Heather Robson with the fantastic blanket
Natalie Muir with the amazing stitched cushion
Remember July's Project of the Month has now started so get creating and send your image to us. We have 3 ways you can send your image to us:
Upload you image on our Facebook page 
A BIG Congratulations to our May Project of the Month Winners who will each receive a £20 voucher to spend at Abakhan.
Our Knitting & Crochet Product Manager had the hard decision of choosing three winners this month as we were supporting Yarn Shop Day. All entries were fantastic bu the lucky winners are:
Jen Moody with her crocheted hippo
Jovita Kazlauskaite with the gorgeous blanket
Gill Burnett with the adorable Noddy & Big Ears
Remember June's Project of the Month has now started so get creating and send your image to us. We have 3 ways you can send your image to us:
Upload you image on our Facebook page 
A BIG Congratulations to our March Project of the Month Winners who will each receive a £20 voucher to spend at Abakhan.
Our judges had lots of fantastic entries to look through but here are the three winning entrants this month:
Kara Milner who is just 14 years old and has made this beautiful shirt for her GCSE Project
Julie Kearney with her adorable knitted baby items
Debbi Bain with her amazing quilted panel
Remember April Project of the Month has now started so get creating and send your image to us. We have 3 ways you can send your image to us:
Upload you image on our Facebook page