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🐝 The Great British Sewing Bee 🐝

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Millie22 Thu 11-May-23 08:52:25

The new series of Sewing Bee is back on Wednesday 24th May βœ‚οΈβœ‚οΈβœ‚οΈ

Chardy Thu 01-Jun-23 11:51:49

If there was no chatty presenter, it would be an hour of silence as everyone concentrated really hard! The presenter is there to generate entertainment, and to bring out the personalities of the contestants.

M0nica Thu 01-Jun-23 12:30:28

But Jo Lycett did it so much better and without setting people's teeth on edge.

Chardy Fri 02-Jun-23 15:51:44

I like Joe Lycett, but he is perceived as people love him or hate, there's little middle ground. But then so is Claudia. Being witty and amusing is subjective.

Sparklefizz Fri 02-Jun-23 16:43:28

According to her autobiography Esme was.... and probably still is ... a very heavy smoker which would explain her breathlessness.

Chardy Wed 07-Jun-23 21:58:33

Oh my goodness, today's final challenge was wonderful, all the outfits were so good.

Callistemon21 Wed 07-Jun-23 22:06:22

Weren't they all lovely.

I'd like a couple to wear in the hot weather πŸ™‚

Callistemon21 Wed 07-Jun-23 22:08:25

A simple one could be quite easy but I ❀ Lizzie's

Traditionally, custom-made in workshops by tailors, the boubou is made by folding the fabric in half, fashioning a neck opening, and sewing the sides halfway up to make flowing sleeves.

Grandmabatty Wed 07-Jun-23 22:22:22

I loved the made to measure challenge this week. The outfits were stunning.

Wyllow3 Wed 07-Jun-23 22:26:18

I would have worn at least half of them. I didn't actually like the winner as much as a few of the others.

Joane123 Wed 07-Jun-23 22:27:17

Fabulous dresses in the final challenge. Loved it.

overthehill Wed 07-Jun-23 22:35:03

Didn't enjoy it so much this week. I preferred ΒΉthe earlier series which showcased the expertise of excellent sewers.

Grammaretto Wed 07-Jun-23 22:40:37

I love the fabrics. Where can you find fabrics like those?
I do miss the fabric shops. There used to be so many but now they are few and far between.
I also loved the boubous and those tunics with the godets and the hole for the head.

Wyllow3 Wed 07-Jun-23 22:46:57

Lots on specialist suppliers on googling as I wondered myself..

Amazons range is a bit limited.

Depends where you live- we have a town centre indoor market with them, who will also run you up a simple garment. I bet they suddenly get busy.

Chardy Wed 07-Jun-23 22:55:06

Etsy has Aftican fabric in UK

M0nica Thu 08-Jun-23 07:36:16

I bought a beautiful length of fabric at The Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace last October and made some wide legged summer trousers with it.

Primrose53 Thu 08-Jun-23 08:05:03

Chardy

I like Joe Lycett, but he is perceived as people love him or hate, there's little middle ground. But then so is Claudia. Being witty and amusing is subjective.

I can’t bear Joe Lycett and Claudia Winkleman wasn’t much better.

Chardy Thu 08-Jun-23 08:30:23

M0nica

I bought a beautiful length of fabric at The Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace last October and made some wide legged summer trousers with it.

They sound really nice. I might pinch that idea. Thanks.

Grammaretto Thu 08-Jun-23 08:43:36

Imagine if they had a really funny presenter. Victoria Wood too late or Elaine C Smith, they could make seriously cutting remarks. But I suppose we wouldn't want the contestants running away in tears

Well done M0nica. I would never have got round to making them.

Wyllow3 Thu 08-Jun-23 08:48:04

I've never really been happy with he presenter - the producers seem to think there has to be someone who makes constant jokes which often fall flat. Why just not a pleasant "hold the show together person" who gives a clear introductions and relates warmly to the contestants?

MerylStreep Thu 08-Jun-23 08:57:21

Callistemon21

A simple one could be quite easy but I ❀ Lizzie's

^Traditionally, custom-made in workshops by tailors, the boubou is made by folding the fabric in half, fashioning a neck opening, and sewing the sides halfway up to make flowing sleeves.^

I made one early this year by following the instructions on YouTube.
WARNING πŸ˜„ watching these videos can be very addictive.

Nandalot Thu 08-Jun-23 08:57:46

Not quite a boubou but I remember making angelinas in the early seventies. My DM had been out to Ghana to visit my brother who was teaching at the university of Accra and brought me back loads and loads of fabric. I still have two pieces which I use as occasional table cloths. Their colours are still as bright as they were.

Grammaretto Thu 08-Jun-23 09:29:22

I agree Wyllow . The poor girl herself looks uncomfortable having to say the awful puns and unfunny blue jokes.

Audiences would fall off perhaps if it was simply informative?

Elegran Thu 08-Jun-23 09:54:16

So what, if any, is the difference between a boubou and a kaftan?

Millie22 Thu 08-Jun-23 11:59:38

I also miss fabric shops and the choice we used to have.

M0nica
I bet your trousers are lovely.

Last night's made to measure was so good and there were at least four that I thought could be garment of the week. My favourite was Mia's.

Sparklefizz Fri 09-Jun-23 07:46:22

The poor girl herself looks uncomfortable having to say the awful puns and unfunny blue jokes.

I thought she wrote them herself. Is there a script writer for her?