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World week and the Sewing Bees were challenged with sewing up a range of garments from, you guessed it, around the world. Fighting for a place in the semi finals the pressure was on! The Pattern Challenge: A Terno Blouse The made to measure challenge this week gave the Sewing Bees the opportunity to sew the types of dresses we all dream of sewing and wearing and they certainly rose to the challenge. I loved drooling over all the beautifully sexy evening gowns they produced. Sewing Bee Patterns I didn't expect to feel inspired to make a gown along Boubous lines, but after seeing the Bees creations I am sold! So many glamourous, drapey, beautiful designs perfect for summer holidays and poolside mooching! Sewing Bee Patterns We love Simplicity 8637 a wrap dress with a pretty hem flounce that extends along the wrap closure, perfect for wedding and special occasion season.
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 Simplicity 9294 is such a dreamy dress incorporating box pleats for a gorgeously full skirt paired with a fitted short sleeved or strappy bodice. Simplicity 9294 Dress PatternNicole chose a dress I made! You can see the blog post here and find the pattern here. Plus Nicole also had to throw in a lot of trimmings, of course! You can see ours here. Tony made a simple shift dress AKA a great dress to have in your summer wardrobe. You could recreate this look with the Style Arc June sheath dress pattern. Style Arc June sheath dress pattern
If you do want to use pins we recommend applique pins, which are smaller than regular pins to help you pin your shapes accurately.There is also the potential to stretch out the fabric as you cut it out so you may find it easier to use a rotary cutter and cutting mat than scissors. Here's a round up of our favourite wrap dress patterns for woven fabrics and jersey fabrics. Wrap Dress Sewing Patterns for Woven Fabrics Simplicity 8637 Wrap Dress Pattern This is Sara's second series presenting the Sewing Bee, after taking over from comedian Joe Lycett. Lizzie, from Bristol, is the creative director of her own graphic design company and was taught to sew by her mum. Her mum passed away when Lizzie was young, so sewing is a way to feel connected to her.
What a great challenge for the Bees to get their teeth into and I loved some of the designs produced. There were a few mishaps as always, but in some instances these even turned into a happy accident. Sewing Bee Patterns and Fabrics If you want to avoid that heart wrenching experience of slicing through a buttonhole too far we would always recommend using a buttonhole cutter, you can find out range here. Sewing Bee Techniques Time for more glitz and glamour on the Sewing Bee this week with the theme 'music and the movies'. As the five remaining contestants really come into their own and step up those sewing skills I couldn't wait to see what delights they created. The Pattern Challenge: Baby's Dirty Dancing Dress My lovely friend Ali produced a fab, fun A-line mini and I loved the corset produced by the biker from Middlesborough. Challenge 3: Made to Measure Tea Dress Mia's second dress was a full length, strappy gown with a gathered skirt and the Viki Sews Iris dress would make a great lookalike sewn up in our Mystique fabric in pink. Viki Sews Iris dress pattern Tony's DressesWe have lots of wide leg women's trouser patterns on a similar theme if you would like to sewalong (see below). The eyelets will usually come with a tool for application and you can also use some of these with pliers which make the job a lot easier. Oh my goodness how do we all need a good old splash of sequins, glitter and party dress after the year we've had?! We have SO many gorgeous party dress patterns and luxurious fabrics perfect for this task too. Sewing Bee Patterns and Fabrics Sewing Bee Patterns
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