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Simplicity 8870 isn't cut on the bias, but is a smouldering Hollywood filmstar worthy dress with definite Grecian Goddess feels thanks to the dropped shoulder sash. Simplicity 8870 Evening Gown Pattern The Bees were tasked with sewing a toddler's romper suit, transforming wet suits into under the sea themed fancy dress and creating a children's raincoat.
The judges were looking for a flawless finish and were paying extra attention to the bust darts, facing and hem. Sewing Bee Patterns and Fabrics The final: Sewing Bee series 8 episode 10. The Bees didn't disappoint in the final tasked with sewing up Esme's iconic Swanky Modes design, the Amorphous dress. They also had to pull out all the glitz and glamour to create a party worthy jumpsuit. This is our last update for this series of the Sewing Bee, but if you haven't already, do sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with our top sewing tips, vlogs, promotions and more. The Pattern Challenge: Amorphous Dress
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The sewing contest sees 12 competitors battle it out to be crowned the best amateur sewist in the country.Both dresses would work brilliantly in our plain linen cotton mix fabric perfect for summer and available in a wide range of colours here. We love the vibrant, contemporary jade green featured below, it is so on trend right now. Jade green linen cotton mix fabric Transformation Challenge: Sashiko and Borro Simplicity 9323 is a complete boubous winner! One of the Bees created something very similar. Simplicity 9323 boubous inspired design There's nothing cuter than a mini me dressed up for a party, I always love seeing them strut their stuff down the catwalk at the end too and this year children's week did not disappoint. The Bees whipped up some super cute party outfits in record time, although there were a couple of sewing casualties along the way. The Pattern Challenge: the Dragon Dressing Gown It feels decidedly odd to making Halloween costumes in May, but there's nothing wrong with being prepared. It was certainly a tough task for the Bees with such a short time frame and such slippery fabric, but we were blown away by Serena's effort. Made to Measure Challenge: Dior's New Look
Cut out dresses have been so on trend in recent years, in fact I made one for my friend's wedding last year and I love it dearly. There are so many patterns to choose from to sewalong with the Bees and I wish I had time to make them all. Here's some of the ones we spotted on the show. Sewing Bee Patterns They certainly didn't disappoint and I would especially love to own the dresses created by Leah and Juliet. Sewing Bee Patterns and Fabrics Another interesting week from the Bees with some of the usual strong contenders seeming to struggle somewhat. A tearful farewell for one Bee leaving just five behind for the quarter finals next week.The ninth series of the sewing competition started on BBC One on Wednesday 24 May at 9pm and is also be available on BBC iPlayer, with a new episode airing at 9pm on Wednesdays each week. For those of you who love craft TV shows, The Repair Shop is on BBC One beforehand at 8pm. Lizzie made a super cool outfit I would have loved as a child - a waistcoat with a tiered skirt and Doc Martin boots. Never one for a party dress and always in dungarees it was nice to see one of the Sewing Bees sew my dream party outfit. McCalls 7223 gives four different options for a children's waistcoat and would create a super contemporary look styled a la Lizzie! McCalls 7223 waistcoat pattern What could be more fun than sewing a party outfit for a little one? Sewing a party outfit for myself (did I just say that out loud?!) As a selfish sewer I've made very little for other people, but I must admit some of the cute outfits the Bees produced had me tempted to sew for my nieces. Sewing Bee Patterns Kiell Smith-Bynoe is a British actor, perhaps most famous for playing Mike Cooper in BBC sitcom Ghosts.
A quarter inch foot will also help with accurate stitching. It has little markings at 1/8" and 1/4" to help you sew accurate, straight seams. Husqvarna Quilters 1/4" Piecing Foot (NB only compatible with certain models of Husqvarna machine) McCalls 7971 would create a similar look to the Sewing Bee Victoriana dress if you combine the view B bodice with the view C skirt. McCalls 7971 dress pattern Sewing with towels felt like a tough challenge for week two. The Bees were allowed two towels and however much habby they liked, but no other fabric. Challenge 3: Made to Measure Men's Holiday Shirt Perfectly aligned buttonholes and a good fit are difficult to achieve under such pressurised circumstances, but we have some great tips and advice for those of you sewing at home so you can nail those techniques.I've only included a small selection here, you can find our full range of children's fancy dress patterns here. Sewing Bee Patterns and Fabrics Children's Halloween Costume Sewing Patterns Toddler Fancy Dress Sewing Pattern Simplicity 2571 Children's Fancy Dress Sewing Pattern Simplicity 9348 Halloween Sewing Pattern Children's Fancy Dress Sewing Patterns
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