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