The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills: Beyond Basics: Advanced Tips and Tricks to Take Your Sewing Technique to the Next Level

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I won't give the game away, but I was really sad to see this week's Bee leave as the competition becomes more and more fierce now as the last few contestants battle their way to the final. You can see our range of pliers here and you can also use them to apply woven snaps, jersey snaps, rivets, jeans buttons and anorak snaps. There is also some seriously origami inspired pleating on Butterick 6555 with sleeveless and short sleeved options plus varying hem lengths to choose from. If you prefer a bra without underwires Simplicity 8228 is a great option and includes a knickers pattern too. We don't know the exact date and time for The Great British Sewing Bee Christmas special yet – but watch this space and we'll update you as soon as we know.

It would look great sewn up in our boucle suiting fabric, which could be styled differently to take you through the seasons - a crisp, white tshirt or shirt in summer and thick black tights and a black turtleneck in winter. The pattern challenge was another head scratcher construction wise, but who did it manage to outwit? A keen baker and crafter, Lauren's love for sewing began when she created a quilted memory blanket, using her children’s baby clothes. Simplicity 9294 is such a dreamy dress incorporating box pleats for a gorgeously full skirt paired with a fitted short sleeved or strappy bodice. The Viki Sews Joanne pants are a super comfy track pant cargo themed trouser we think would be a super stylish way of hanging out at home.For the technical challenge the Bees were asked to recreate a lookalike Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's dress with a halter neck detail requiring 'the burrito method' of sewing. The news that Kiell will be taking over presenting duties was shared on the Sewing Bee Instagram page in a photo of the new presenter with judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant. Esme will be joined by fellow judge Patrick Grant, who appeared on our screens most recently in a show about the tailors creating the royal military uniform ahead of King Charles III's coronation. For the pattern challenge the Bees tackled one of my favourite things to wear in the 90s, which have also seen a huge resurgence in recent years - the cargo pant. There is something wrong about the 2023 series - BBC2 starts repeating last year's series 8 next Monday, 1st May on BBC2 at 4.

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. Simply print out the PDF below, cut the card along the dotted lines and dish out the contestants to your friends, family or colleagues. We also have a lovely range of Art Gallery cotton flannel fabrics and lots more cotton and rayon fabrics to choose from here. Most of the Bees chose slippery, silky fabrics adding an extra layer of difficulty to the task at hand.The contestants for series 9 of the competition were announced on the Sewing Bee's Instagram account along with fun facts about each sewist – and we've loved seeing them get creative! A tough test to start the Bees off this week with features including a fishtail vent and complex zip opening and hood on a parka jacket they were right in at the deep end. They had to sew up the Amorphous dress, a super slinky Esme Young design made from a single piece of lycra and fastened with D rings.

This week it was chance for the Sewing Bees to revel in their creativity and tackle three challenges inspired by the art world. The Style Arc Melrose Boiler Suit is another pattern packed with fun features including patch pockets, a double yoke and tucks and is also available in a very inclusive 18 - 30 size range. There are also lots of great parka inspired jacket patterns on the site we just had to show you too.We don't have old crochet blankets on the site, but we do have lots of gorgeous patterns and fabrics you could sew lookalike outfits up in and I've listed them below for you. Our favourite designs of the episode: Asmaa's nautilus shell-inspired transformation impressed the judges.