Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 9
It was another blast from the past this week, as the bee's went back to the 1940's! With a range of silhouettes for both men and women to tackle, the contestants did so well, tackling some really tricky techniques...
Sewing Bee Style Guide - Series 7, Episode 9
Pattern Challenge
Fabric inspiration
Makower Spraytime - Conker Brown V62 - 100% Cotton Fabric
Makower Spectrum - Christmas Red R64 - 100% Cotton Fabric
Serena got so precise so as to measure her hems this week! If you want to get that perfect hem, you can use this handy tool to help you turn up super accurately - great for dresses with long hems to do!
Hemline Sewing Gauge and Point Turner
They may be small but they're pretty essential... don't forget your hook and bar if you're finishing off your trousers, for a secure closure and no embarassing moments!
Hemline Small Hook and Bar Pack - Silver
Made to Measure Challenge
This challenge took on a true icon - Dior style. Briefed on the iconic 'New Look' post-war collection, it focused on cinched waists and hourglass silhouettes - something all the bees did really well, across various types of garments from dresses to skirts, jackets to trousers!
Fabric inspiration
Powder Blue Plain Scuba Crepe Fabric
Rose Pink Plain Scuba Crepe Fabric
Riley Blake Fleur - Meadow Dark Blue - 100% Cotton Fabric
Makower Essentials - Doodle Ditzy White on White - 100% Cotton Fabric
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