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New Sewing Bee Series to start this week ...

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muse Thu 15-Apr-21 20:06:25

So good to see it back. I've watched them all. Never heard of a buffet dress but love the layered look. Reminds me of a Seasalt tunic dress I've got. With pockets too smile

Matt's dress saved him.

MerylStreep Thu 15-Apr-21 17:40:29

Grandma70s
Why so sneering about a program that a lot of people get joy from. I don’t watch soaps so I don’t comment on them.
I would imagine that you watch programs that lots of people think i can’t imagine anything more boring

M0nica Thu 15-Apr-21 17:39:26

Grandma70s you remind me of all those people on GN who constantly castigate the Daily Mail, when it is absolutely clear to any reader of the paper, that they clearly never read it and haven't looked at a copy for about 20 years.

I loved last nights opening programme. In all the years I have watchedthe programme, it is the first time I have seem Patrick and Esme almost weeping with laughter and holding each other up for support. Nor have I seen so many disasters, not just in sewing, but infelicitous matching of fabrics and garments. Even DH sat beside me and watched it and enjoyed it - and actually made some informed comments!

B9exchange Thu 15-Apr-21 17:34:15

I could not believe the trousers with the strategically placed red triangle! Not really watched it before, but I love sewing so might get hooked!

Grandma70s Thu 15-Apr-21 17:25:48

I am utterly bemused by the thought of a TV programme about sewing. It’s not exactly a spectator sport, is it? I can’t imagine anything more boring. Judging by everyone’s reactions, which are obviously not bored, I suspect it is really about the people. I’m still not going to watch it,
though.

Visgir1 Thu 15-Apr-21 17:07:04

Love it, love it.... The tee-shirt creations last night were hysterical no wonder the lovely Patrick lost it!

MerylStreep Thu 15-Apr-21 16:54:03

It was on at 9pm last year.

Alegrias1 Thu 15-Apr-21 16:41:56

Oh my goodness, those T-shirt cats..... ???? ?

PippaZ Thu 15-Apr-21 16:29:16

Wonder if Joe Lycett has been a little more risqué than he has been.

Not JL in particular but I think you may well enjoy this episode, YorkLady.

PippaZ Thu 15-Apr-21 16:27:07

I haven't worked out who they all are yet. I do feel so sorry for the person who goes out in the first week - who knows what they could have done in another week. I thought the winning dress was gorgeous and it's maker (don't want to spill the beans) has a real eye for design.

Deedaa Thu 15-Apr-21 16:18:54

Lovely to have it back. This years lot all seem very accomplished. I think it would be good if no one got sent home in the first programme. I'd like to see them have a chance to get bedded in before the real competition starts.

Am I the only one who didn't know what a Buffet Dress is? It looks like something I could do with.

YorkLady Mon 12-Apr-21 19:15:05

Hurrah! Can’t wait! Finally something good on tv.
9 o’clock is later than it’s usually shown?
Wonder if Joe Lycett has been a little more risqué than he has been. ?

Buffybee Mon 12-Apr-21 18:17:47

Oh great! Thanks for reminding me, I’ll record the series.
I just love the “creations” they make.

granny12 Mon 12-Apr-21 17:52:35

Brilliant . Have missed this programme. I studied Cookery and Dressmaking as an Adult Student at a Technical College (City & Guilds Certificates) and taught both subjects in Day Classes and Evening Classes.

LauraNorder Sun 11-Apr-21 16:10:12

Yey ? ? ?

Maggiemaybe Sun 11-Apr-21 16:02:27

Brilliant! I only discovered this in 2020, but loved the one series I saw. I'm glad to see it's the same crew.

PippaZ Sun 11-Apr-21 13:48:28

on Wednesday 14th April at 9.00 o'clock.

simplesewblog.com/great-british-sewing-bee-2021/