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 
