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Wednesday 24th May at 9pm 🥳

I think Asmaa's experience in making underwear will also stand her in good stead - she understands boning which is always something that trips people up.

I wasn’t a massive fan of the transformation challenge bondage shirt, a bit surprised it came first.

It was fecking horrible, and totally unwearable - not even a bit of nipple tape!

I can well believe it -she comes across as being very down-to-earth and diligent.

But absolutely the sort of thing that would appeal to Esme.

True, Captain.

Very true. 😄

Agree - definitely him.

Off piste, but I tiotally agree with you.

Smash the stereotypes, don't consolidate them. That would be to everyone's benefit.

Thoughts and prayers . . . 🙏

😂you are bold ( naughty in Ireland ) @Emotionalsupportviper

What happened?

Instead of being gender non-conforming, which is wonderful, some individuals decided to erase the entire female sex.

That's what happened.

I've nothing against Matthew (irritating though he is on a personal level) but I don't like the ethos. But I will say no more because I don't want to take the thread any further off track.

Anyway - I'm still looking forward to the next episode. I'm also going to have a look at the Coronation uniforms programme. It was too late to watch it last night, but it looked amazing.

She did - I was almost sorry to see Sister Micheal back, and I love her.

And we would all have been screaming at the telly "GET OFF MY PATRICK, YOU @&%£*"

😄

I also particularly liked Asmaa's, and the batten burg one worked a lot better on the model than I expected from the drawing (and was quite a challenge - that lady had a magnificent boobage! I would think that would be a challenge to fit).

the coronation uniforms programme was excellent.
we looked out the man that was riding behind the carriage specifically

I've thought along Ellie Taylor would be amazing for this. I find SP a bit cold and sarcastic.

I think Sara Pascoe is lovely. I've not heard any sarcasm and think she's quite kind and a bit quirky.

Agreed. She always seems kind to me.

I think Gilly ignored the brief for the backpack and the swimsuit, and her finished results weren't good enough to make up for her ignoring what the judges asked.

The backpack looked flimsy and she was warned.

I don't mind Sara Pascoe as a host but I hate her aggressively wacky outfits. Just wear something normal! Show off some good tailoring or a dress with interesting seam lines/construction details if you want to roll with the sewing theme.

I'm a bit disappointed that there is an obvious winner already. Asmaa seems great, but she is miles more skilled than the others. Unless she really cocks up one week, it's hard to imagine that any one else can come close to winning.

On the other hand, I'm glad there are less mediocre men this year. For the last few seasons it's felt like the producers have tried to fill up half the slots with men regardless of whether they can sew very well or not.

I think Sara's outfits are fine. I'm not sure what "aggressively wacky" means, but I liked her dress last week, and the blouse the week before. They seemed quite mainstream to me.

I don't agree that there's an obvious winner. Asma is very skilled for sure but perhaps lacks a bit of imagination and I think other sewers could come to the fore. One does actually wonder how the less good sewers make in onto the programme - surely better people must audition? Don't know why everyone is getting their knickers in a twist about Matthew, he's fine.

Also I really like Sara pascoe and LOVED her neon blouse and high waisted culottes in week 1

The stuff Sara wears is really popular within the sewing community right now. Big sleeves , wide leg trousers and patchwork are everywhere with instagram sewists.

Can you recommend some Instagram sewists to follow?

Clare Bradley (Bradders) the doctor and 40s afficianado who won a couple of years back.