Great British Sewing Bee 2020 part 2

[GrandAltogetherSo]

Hope I haven’t jumped the gun, but the old thread was getting quite full.

I’ve just been browsing the
www.bigcommunitysew.co.uk/
and trying to work out what sewing machines they were using at home. I always do that when a magazine has a feature about one if the contestants.
I think Therese has the same Juki machine as I have and she’s also got the mini quilter too. Lucky lass.

Also, do you think that maybe either Therese or that slightly annoying bloke Peter might have won this year as they also have Juliet, the winner from the last series in this group?

Thank you!

Looking forward to tomorrow's episode as I'm starting to get to know them a bit

Thanks for the new thread. Tomorrow is the TV highlight of the week - something to look forward to.

I thought today was tomorrow and kept Panicking I had missed it!

Wonder what the refashion challenge is going to be during lingerie week?

I am really looking forward to tomorrow, but I remember the earlier series uses to have mini technique tutorials and I wish they would bring that back
I also liked the history slots that they used to have.

Wonder what the refashion challenge is going to be during lingerie week?
Silk knickers out of parachutes?

I think it might be making a nightdress or pyjamas out of.... ummm... a nightdress or pyjamas

Thanks for the new thread.
I'm looking forward to this week. Lingerie is one thing I will never attempt to make! I don't envy them, although I do because I wish I was as good as they are!
Very much looking forward to tonight's episode

Wonder what the refashion challenge is going to be during lingerie week?

Given the tutorials available for the reverse, how about Bras out of face masks?

Lingerie is one thing I will never attempt to make!
I make my own knickers using the Megan Nielsen Acacia pants pattern which is free if you sign up for her newsletter. They are very easy to make and super comfortable although not particularly glamorous. I make them out of left over bits of jersey - so they match my clothes!

I also went on a bra making one day course and have a nice lacy bra. That one is glamorous but not for lounging so I haven't worn it for a while. I will try and add pictures.

Thanks, Grand .

The bra.

Knickers. I have several pairs of these in various fabrics and 5 pairs waiting for the elastic.

Captain I’ve been thinking about making a simple non wired bra type garment for when I can’t be bothered with an underwired bra but hadn’t thought about making knickers before.
I’m going to check out your suggestion as it sounds a good idea to me.

Your bra looks amazing and very glamorous! Is it as complicated to make as it looks?

Any pattern recommendations for a comfy non wired bra?

There are lots of different processes in bra making. At the workshop I had someone saying 'do this, now do this' and so on so it wasn't difficult. I brought away the paper pattern afterwards but no instructions and I couldn't possibly remember it all. I'm going to have to buy a pattern - the Watson bra looks good, have a look on Instagram for examples.

Those knickers look great. I’ve looked at the link and I’m going to read some more. The Stitch Sisters have a knickers making video so I’ll check that out too.

I’m really looking forward to tonight’s programme.

OMG! Autocorrect changed the first ‘knickers’ I wrote into knockers’...

Go for it!

I'm trying to cut back on buying fabric for sustainability reasons and the knickers are great for using up small amounts of left over fabric (I never throw anything away) as are masks and quilting.

I remember them making a bra on the sewing bee before and was amazed at all the bits and processes that went into it. I know not to attempt one!

Signing in ready for tonight.

I’d quite like to be able to see some new knockers! love the pants pattern-thank you!

Many thanks for the thread,

I am really looking forward to tomorrow, but I remember the earlier series uses to have mini technique tutorials and I wish they would bring that back
I also liked the history slots that they used to have.

I loved these bits, too.

LOVE your knickers captain and good suggestion for the refashion! I'm keen to make my own knickers some day and would love to learn about bra making because there has to be a better design out there for those of us with big knockers.

What's tonight?

I usually don't bother watching for children's week and for the sports wear.

Thank you . Will be watching on catch up later as DH is working.