Sewing Bee back tonight

[Dottiethekangaroo]

I have just seen this in the newspaper. I am so excited, brand new host too.

That's interesting about the quality of Rapanui. A couple of years ago I was looking for the equivalent of some fabulous t-shirts that were gifted to my DC, I can't remember the brand name but they were Canadian and wonderfully thick and soft material. Loads of people recommended Rapanui, although I didn't buy any in the end because the style wasn't right, I was looking for v-neck and elbow length sleeves.

One reason I make so many of my clothes was that I got fed up of clothes fitting in the shop and shrinking on first wash, even expensive clothes. Why they don't prewash all washable material is a mystery. Presumably cost but I'd pay a premium for prewashed clothes

i saw a recent interview with Patrick Grant (talking about his book) and he said that all the Community clothing socks are pre-washed, which adds to the price, but it is completely worth it for the purchaser.

I saw that article too - apparently it adds 60p to the cost of a pair of socks to prewash them. SO not a lot in the scheme of things if you are buying a decent pair of socks but a lot in the case of a Primark £3 for 5 pairs...

Ailsa has posted on her instagram page about the designing of her trousers - unfortunately they're self designed rather than from a pattern we can buy

She says her inspiration was Japanese Hakama pants - that’s what I mentioned upthread. There are a few patterns online but they’re mostly traditional and the main changes Ailsa made were to the waistband. Hakama pants generally have a tie belt and the back is sort of a raised-up flap.

There's a site that sells patterns for the pants, though not with exactly the same waistband that Ailsa drafted. This video explains more - the third image is most similar to Ailsa's trousers, I think. That section starts at about 3.55 into the video.

Finisterre have good quality t shirts.

Just marking my place for tonight’s episode. I’ve been getting into it so much this time I’ve forgotten to look for a thread in here!

I think the people to go have been good choices so far. Also wasn’t a fan of Janet and judging by her goodbye not many of the other contestants were either!

its recycling week this week isn't it?

That's shocking! I've just looked at the site, and the stuff isn't cheap, either.

Yep, though it seems to be every week. I'm expecting a tuxedo made of old curtains at some point.

"This week you need to make matching skirts and dungarees for 7 children between the ages of 5 and 16 from second-hand curtains. They need to have enough freedom of movement to allow the climbing of every mountain and the fording of every stream. Also, if necessary, a covert escape from armed fascist troops. You have 4 and a half hours."

That's a lot of models if it's the made to measure challenge.

You’ll also be looking after the children at the same time.

Evening all

Needles up!

Evening all! Hope everyone has had a good week

He cut up his wife's wedding dress?!

She loves recycling tablecloths

Evening all

Bags again!

Blimey. Quilting. Is 3 hours realistic?

oh, not quilting as such. This is new to me

Not heard of this concept before, I like the look of them

Oh I assumed it was quilting as in sewing larger pieces together in a pattern. I've not seen this style

A rainbow-effing-striped bag! 😡

Oh - bore off, Luke!