I knew before i ordered that the japanese asymmetrical blouse wasnt included in this because of its in drape drape 2, but in limited sizes. The second series now appears to be based in a new office space in the metropolitan wharf on the thames river in east london, while the cafe scenes are still. Sewing bee sew your own wardrobe pattern pack out of the book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If anybody watched the last great british sewing bee programme you may recognise this. The pattern i used was the 1930s blouse from the book that tiedin with s in remnants of red gauzy linen, cream checked cotton and a uneven oblong of flowery vintage something. David, 8, short skirt with 2 godets, 9, semifitted empireline nightgown. The second series of the great british sewing bee started on 18 february and ended after. I cant wait to make my own version, which will hopefully be as lovely as yours. Esme is one part of bbc twos great british sewing bee muchloved judging duo, joining the show in 2016. I was under the impression that all the patterns from the book were available. After receiving the great british sewing bee sew your own wardrobe i decided to have a go at the 1930s female blouse, this is the first item of female clothing i have made with a pattern, so i asked my friend ally for her measurements. It is the 1930s blouse from the second great british sewing bee book, sew your own wardrobe. Vintage inspired blouse extract from the great british.
My wife has picked up a few tips and ideas that have lead to a few skirts for work and she is about to embark on a blouse. The series was hosted by claudia winkleman and the judges were may martin and patrick grant of saville row. Sustainable style by alexandra bruce and caroline akselson. Its from the gbsb sewing book from the most recent series. I got a copy free from work one of the perks of working in a bookshop is not only cheap, but sometimes free books. If you watched the second series of the great british sewing bee, you may have been charmed by the 1930s blouse made in episode 6 tamaras blouse in muted, natural colours particularly evoked the era for me. There should be lots of fabric i can use, just hope the moths have left some. This new book accompanies the second bbc two 8part tv series of the great british sewing bee presented by claudia winkleman and judged by patrick grant and may martin. How to refashion thrift store clothes to vintage 1930s. To make the great british sewing bees 1930s blouse you will need. Theres one pattern included in the back of the book for a tunic blouse. Great british 1930s bee challenges sewing blouse inspiration clothes tops. The thrifty stitcher clairelouise hardie is the sewing producer for the great british sewing bee, and usually does posts about the patterns used in the first challenge on each episode, and also has some nice posts about techniques used.
This was the garment the contestants were challenged to make from. The great british sewing bee started airing on the 18 february 2014 and finished after eight episodes on the 8 april 2014. As i wait for the opportunity to take some photos of a recent make i thought i would look back as this vintage blouse i made in november last year. The pattern is from the book that accompanies the most recent series of the great british sewing bee, which i treated myself to a couple of months ago. Quadrille bags great british sewing bee tiein the bookseller.
Im not absolutely sure why, as it isnt a dress that i think i will have much opportunity to wear, and i have to confess i think i just got caught up in the programme. There are some good sections of advice for using different fabrics in this book as well as a pack of patterns. Sew your own wardrobe is a practical sewing book brimming with fantastic projects, including a core of wardrobe essentials including a pencil skirt, easy tshirt top and a wrap dress. An interview with david dawson gbsb episode 6 crafts. I loved the look of this blouse when i saw it in the book and was just waiting for the right fabric to come along. Tamaras blouse in muted, natural coloursparticularly evoked the era for me.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Esme, along with four passionate women about fashion, opened a london based shop called swanky modes in the 70s. The book is accompanied by a pack of five fullsize pattern sheets, containing a traceable pattern piece for every piece needed to sew the garments, so. The great british sewing bee is the official tiein to the first series of this popular primetime bbc two show. It was my birthday last thursday and as a present i got given the great british sewing bee sew your own wardrobe book.
The vintage gallery in celebration of the 140th anniversary of liberty, the fashion and textile museum. If you watched the second series of the great british sewing bee, you may have been charmed by the 1930s blouse made in episode 6. Sew your own wardrob e is the official tiein to the second series of this popular primetime bbc two show. The great british sewing bee book tour has landed at my happy sewing place. Great british sewing bee 2020 series 6 the foldline.
The pattern i used was the 1930s blouse from the book that tiedin with second series of the great british sewing bee the great british sewing bee. I was cynically expecting it to be a fluffy, glossy series companion with bios on this years contestants and plenty. An accompaniment to the hit bbc series presented by claudia winkleman and judged by patrick grant and may martin, the great british sewing bee. In this episode, i have this drab thrift store top that i upcycle into a. This book accompanies the hugely popular, second series of the bbcs great british sewing bee which was extended as the sewing bug takes ho. I saw them make this blouse on the great british sewing bee and fell in love. If you watched the second series of the great british sewing bee, you may have been charmed by the1930s blouse madein episode 6.
When i found out that the publishers quadrille had made many of the patterns from the series available for free download from here, i printed out the pattern and took a sneaky peek. How to refashion thrift store clothes to vintage 1930 s style blouse thrift to vintage my latest refashion i found this shapeless cotton blouse at the thrift store recently. Great british sewing machines 1930s bee tutorials tips sewing sleeves wizards hacks. I chose this orange blossom cotton lawn from guthrie and ghani. The great british sewing bee book 2 tilly and the buttons. She has posted a great article on grading vintage patterns written by alana from lazy stitching. Where to buy the matilde blouse pattern featured in the show, designed by tilly.
We loved garment of the week and the baby grows were simply scrumptious. Navy spot fabric like tilly used for her blouse in the great british sewing bee. I think i will use the wool coat i made 27 years ago when i was pregnant. Fashion with fabric by clairelouise hardie series 3 2015. The pattern challenge has them making a 1930s blouse with a 1930s sewing. The drapey knit dress free sewing pattern from the great. The great british sewing bee 2019 the pattern pages.
Anyyywayyyy, with no instructions i had to fumble my way through. An interview with david dawson gbsb episode 6 hopefully by now youve all had a chance to catch up with tuesdays episode of the great british sewing bee vintage week. Island because i went to a david sedaris book signing where he read. Great british contrast bee tutorials pocket detail sewing tips couture.
I love that the sewers on the great british sewing bee want to win but. Im guessing so as the various emails and messages asking for no spoilers yet are slowly being replaced by people asking when this post will be published. I dont have the book but found the pattern for free. Finished 1930s blouse this 1930s blouse is my first competed sewn garment, completed in a couple of afternoons. It was disappointing that the buttonback blouse designed by tilly walnes is not available as a download, unless you purchase it from her website. How to watch the great british sewing bee outside the uk. Its got some really pretty details, such as the shirred neckline, peplum and teardrop sleeve. Download this chic blouse pattern and instructions today. This 1930s blouse pattern is climbing to the top of my to sew list. Thank you so much for sharing the link to the pattern.
Designed by tilly walnes, one of our favourite great british sewing bee series one contestants, this top is. Wondering how you can watch the great british sewing bee if youre not in the uk. The book is accompanied by a pack of five fullsize. Technique videos from the author of the sewing bee book tessa eveleigh. Claudia winklemen returned to present the show and may martin and patrick grant also returned as the shows judges. I love love love the silver skirt they put with matts corset boned top, on the final. I cant use a sewing machine, but with the instruction in this book i am about to start hand stitching a waiste coat using a slightly modified version of the. Ive seen a lot of comments on instagram from people in other countries wanting to get in on the fun. It is a pattern from the 1930s featuring a peter pan collar, shirring, puffed short sleeves, a placket side closure and a peplum. No pattern used 1930s blouse sew your own wardrobe pattern. The great british sewing bee other competitive reality shows. Great british sewing bee books click here for our ultimate guide to the great british sewing bee series 5 2019 with great british sewing bee fever rising at fold line hq, we wanted to reminisce about all the three series that have been. Let us not forget the overlord, some bromance and that the look in 2015 was definitely the skanklet.
I saw this blouse on the great british sewing bee and fell in love with the pattern, but had no idea that it was available to download. Review of the great british sewing bee sew your own. The first series of the great british sewing bee started on 2 april and aired for four episodes concluding on 23 april 20. In remnants of red gauzy linen, cream checked cotton and a uneven oblong of flowery vintage something. This is a fabulous followup to excite the appetites of britains burgeoning sewers who followed the first series of the great british sewing bee, from beginners to experts. Downloadable pdf patterns to accompany series 1 are available from hardie grant publishing. Fashion with fabric inspired by the elegant and feminine blouses of the 1950s, this classic pussybow blouse has been made up in luxurious chiffon, which feels light against the skin and drapes beautifully. Julie, 6, ladies top with ruching around the neck, 7, dressing gown dress. I fancy making the 1960s dress that a contestant of the great british sewing bee made. Its got some really pretty details, such as the shirred neckline, peplum and. This is my show thrift to vintage where i take old thrift store clothes and refashion them into new vintage styled outfits. The great british sewing bee episode two was another delightful roller coaster of highs and lows for many of the contestants who worked furiously throughout to create three childrens garments. For the pattern, i chose the 1930s blouse pattern from the book the great british sewing bee.