Great Bristish Sewing Bee

The Great British Sewing Bee is back on the televison BBC2 9pm:)
 Great fun and real inspiration for those who want to get back into dressmaking or playing with their sewing machines and overlockers. We do lots of dressmaking, tailoring, alterations and sewing in the studio from beginners to those who want to learn that little bit more. We also have Rita who is a wiz at tailoring and I love the remakes, a recent one a vintage wedding dress to a cocktail dress and the off cuts into a Christening Gown.
I recommend the Great British Sewing Bee 'Sew Your Own Wardrobe', pattern book. (You can purchase by clicking the link below and it will take you through to Amazon).
Easy to follow instructions that take you through the capsule wardrobe, any size which is always needed because none of us fit off the coat hanger.
I am sooooo glad Patrick is still part of the presentors as he gives the polish and eye candy.
Esme the Fashion Guru and Jo Lycette gives it the humour and fills in the episodes, not sure how much he really knows about sewing though? He has nails that could rival mine at times:))) Without the sparkle though!

Sew Week One; All about Cotton:)

Wiggle Dress
Jeans Transformation
Cotton Jumpsuit

To obtain the pattern book and the Great British Sewing Bee Sewing Books, Click the link below, there are also great sewing patterns available, including jumpsuits:)))




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Great British Sewing Bee,Episode Two Children.

Hoody
Monster Transformation from Faux Fur:))
Dance Outfit

Great British Sewing Bee,Episode Three 1970's

Flared Jeans
Tartan, Punk Transformation
Maxi Dress

Great British Sewing Bee,Episode Four Tecnical Fabric

Swimsuit

Watch the video below to be introduced to the new 2019 contestants.

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Dressmaker's Window At The Old Art Room

This window at The Old Art Room Swaffham, 

is inspired by the Dressmaker who has just left to 

go and make herself a cup of tea.

The window is filled with fresh, pastel, vintage fabrics and quilts.

Her sewing machine, dressmaker's dummy, patterns, magazines and storage. 

We teach dressmaking on a Tuesday or Thursday 

and have some costume Fridays:)

The 10 week Creative Textile Course and other workshops 

are available look to the tabs above:)

The sewing machine is a lovely 1950's 'Jones' blue sewing, don't you just love vintage.

Some of the magazines for inspiration are 1950's Vogue.

The fabric on the machine is a quilt in progress, real icecream colours.

Lots of quilts made and inspiration in the studio.

Sewing Storage, a suitcase renovated by Caroline. 

A dressmaker's mood board:))

Our little artist mannequin fairy with his sewing top hat on:))

Window side wall art.

Adapted wall paper samples.

Next window will be celebrating The Flower Festival.