Archive for June 2020
Marilyn Monroe move over – Great British Sewing Bee week 9
The start of Movie Week saw the remaining four contestants making a Marilyn Monroe inspired halter dress with pleated skirt and then a 1920’s flapper dress as their final challenge. Both options meant sewing with tricky fabrics. I’ve a few tips and tricks to make these special fabrics easier to handle. Prevent curved and bias…
Read MoreSelf Covered Buttons Made Easy
We saw the contestants of the Great British Sewing Bee tackling these nifty buttons, some of whom had a little difficulty. So here are my tips for simple success. I just love self covered buttons, they come in various sizes and mean that you can match a button to your latest project without having to…
Read MoreGreat British Sewing Bee – Top Tips For Choosing and Sewing Specialist Fabrics
Things are hotting up in the Great British Sewing Bee Studio as contestants tackled another set of patterns testing their skills and fabric choices. Below are some of my top tips for sewing similar projects using specialist fabrics requiring extra care. If you choose transparent but crisp fabrics such as organza or a…
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