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Sewing bee

(33 Posts)
MargaretX Thu 06-Mar-14 09:13:04

I love to watch her and her clothes are so beautifully done. Chinelo?

The judges did try to make her use a pattern as they are quite out of their depth with her. I have seen a programme on German/French TV about Karl Lagerfeld and the Coco Chanel fashion house in Paris and that is how he makes the clothes. He swathes the models in fabric and it is moved about until the fabric hangs perfectly and then its cut out. Everything is then hand sewn.
It is a pity that such a gifted person is not employed in the fashipon industry. Perhaps this will be an opening for her. Who knows who is watching?

mollie Wed 05-Mar-14 19:29:16

Right now I would like one whole programme watching her making a pattern, it would be so useful not to mention fascinating! How does she do it?

I like this series better than the first, the challenges are more useful and interesting. I'd love to know why the chap began sewing (I guess that would be sexist to ask but I'd like to know).

Bez Wed 05-Mar-14 19:14:39

I am amazed at how she is able to make her own patterns - wonder where she learned that skill. I find the programme so interesting.

whenim64 Wed 05-Mar-14 19:13:08

Great programme. How fabulous to be able to work without a pattern and match the pieces so exquisitely.

J52 Wed 05-Mar-14 18:46:17

So elegant. She was the best by miles. I tend to think jersey wrap dresses can be frumpy, but she certainly proved that wrong! X

tiggypiro Wed 05-Mar-14 18:39:11

Oh yes - I do hope she wins as she always tries to push the boundaries and comes up with something stunning.

suzied Wed 05-Mar-14 18:37:20

Can't remember her name Chikelo?

suzied Wed 05-Mar-14 18:36:45

Anyone watching? Am loving the Nigerian competitor's outfits. Thought she was easily the best last night.,