Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 7
Things got a little colder in the studio (much like the weather here in Britain this week) as the bee's took on winter week! All jokes aside, they actually made some really cosy garments that almost have us ready to tackle the cold all over again...
Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 7
Pattern Challenge
The bees took on a classic in the pattern challenge this week... a flannel shirt. There were a lot of issues trying to pattern match plaid, but don't let that put you off - just go for something easier to pattern match if you want to!
I'll be honest - we have zero plaid flannels in our collection right now. But we do have these cute flannel designs!
Riley Blake Designer Flannels Baby Bears - Bears Grey - Flannel Fabric
Riley Blake Designer Flannels Baby Bears - Clouds Grey - Flannel Fabric
Riley Blake Designer Flannels Fossil Rim 2 - Dinosaurs Cream - Flannel Fabric
Cloud 9 Northerly Polar Bears Dark Gray Organic Flannel Fabric
Made to Measure Challenge
They went all out in the made to measure this week, making some knock-out dresses worthy of any Christmas party! There were an array of gorgeous dress shapes and styles, all made in luxe fabrics like velvet, satin and lace.
Fabrics
Leopard Print Flocked Stretch Velvet Fabric
Navy Blue Stretch Velvet Fabric
Purple Leopard Print Jacquard Stretch Velvet Fabric
Petrol Leopard Print Jacquard Stretch Velvet Fabric
Embellished Embroidered Chiffon Fabric
Black Feather Jacquard Chiffon Fabric
Bold Floral Silky Satin Fabric
Rose Gold Metallic Silky Satin Fabric