NEEDLES UP!
The biggest ever Bee has come to an end! It’s been ten glorious weeks of transformations, Patrick’s eyebrow raises, and terrible jokes from Joe, and, whilst the show is always a welcome return to our screens, I’m sure we can all agree this year's series could not have come at a better time. Our 12 contestants have kept us entertained and inspired with stunning creations, weird and wonderful transformations, and made to measures that fit with perfection.
The Simply Sewing team have been finding it hard to pick a favourite week, so instead we’ve picked our favourite challenges. We loved watching the men's bomber jacket pattern challenge from week six; for the transformation it’s got to be the sleeping bag into food fancy dress, or the swimsuit and prom dress into a carnival outfit from the final; and the flamenco made to measure dresses from world sewing week were incredible! We’re already counting down to the next series...
ANGILLIA
“It was just another challenge in the game of life.”
What was it like first walking into the sewing room?
“I was fascinated by the fabrics that were available and wanted to go and touch them all. It felt a bit like the first day of school or on a new job. There was a mixture of excitement and some levels of concern.”
What's your style, and how much of your own clothes do you make?
“I like to make dresses that are for special occasions. It helps me to learn how garments are constructed
