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This week on Great British Sewing Bee, the theme was all about Reducing, Reusing and Recycling. We watched the contestants championing sustainability by creating some (on trend!) patchwork quilted jac … read more

It was Summer week on the Great British Sewing Bee this week and the contestants faced shirring, refashioning hammocks and making a made to measure 2 piece. I love sewing for summer so it was alm … read more

This week it was all about sportswear.In a Great British Sewing Bee first, the contestants were asked to make a pair of high top trainers for the pattern challenge. I was beyond excited when Deborah p … read more

The Great British Sewing Bee is back with Series 8... In Episode 1 we were introduced to this year's contestants.What an amazing bunch! There are lots of great dressmakers, with many of them look … read more

Originally designed in 1919 for parachuters. This is where they got the name 'jump'suits.A jumpsuit is a simply a single garment that covers the legs. Traditionally, the arms were also covered but mor … read more