Hi everyone, have avoided the thread until now as I've only just watched on i-player. I thought Mark seemed like a thoroughly nice bloke, I suspect he is very skilled within his area, but for the purposes of the competition, that wasn't enough.
Wasn't fond of Tilly from the start. She seems all "Look at me, I'm ever so vintage!" I agree it was the time pressure that finished her though. I haven't seen her blog but it seems like she has the skill, as long as she has as much time as she needs to do the work.
I really like Lauren and I don't want her to cry! She does seem to get a bit frantic with it all, as if she needs to take a step back and breathe and collect herself.
I have finished DD's dress tonight, only a Clothkits one that my mum bought me but I'm pleased with the finish and it looks lovely. It's the first garment I've sewn since school. I just hope it fits! I've had it sitting around for six months or so, building myself up to having a go. I have a tendency to put off doing things that scare me, and the possibility of cocking it all up and wrecking a load of expensive fabric scares me. The Sewing Bee has given me the motivation and excitement to take the plunge.