Book Review The Great British Sewing Bee Sew Your Own Wardrobe

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INCLUDES FIVE FULL SIZE PATTERN SHEETS FOR EVERY PROJECT IN THE BOOK

DRESS SIZES 8 TO 18

24 PROJECTS

This new book accompanies the second BBC TWO 8-part TV series of the Great British Sewing Bee presented by Claudia Winkleman and judged by Patrick Grant and May Martin.

This is a fabulous follow-up to excite the appetites of Britain's burgeoning sewers who followed the first series of The Great British Sewing Bee, from beginners to experts.

At the heart of this new practical sewing book is a fantastic selection of projects, with a core collection of wardrobe essentials, from a pencil skirt to an easy T-shirt top to a wrap dress so that the sewer can build up a capsule wardrobe. The tempting range of projects reflects the breadth of the TV challenges and includes menswear (such as a shirt and trousers), a selection of designs for babies and small children (such as a fur onesie, dungarees and a little dress) and with more retro and glamorous garments (such as a prom dress and a 60s-style coat). The book will also include 5 full-sized pattern sheets with dress sizes ranging from 8-18, in response to feedback from our readers.

With a bright fashion-led selection of colours and patterns, inspiring photography, master classes from judges May and Patrick, and the emphasis on the creative elements of choosing fabric and trimmings and fitting garments to your own measurements for the perfect finish, this will be the essential purchase for everyone who bought the first book, and all who watch the new series of The Great British Sewing Bee.

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd (20 Feb 2014)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1849494142

ISBN-13: 978-1849494144

About the Author

Tessa Evelegh has written more than 30 books on crafts, interiors and gardens. Starting as a journalist, she has worked on top selling magazines including 'Family Circle'.

                                                                                                                                         

Contents

Forwards by May Martin and Patrick Grant
Introduction

Basics
Fabric: Selecting, preparing and using fabric
Fit: Creating the perfect fit
Finish: Achieving a professional finish

Fabric
Aztec Leggings
Waistcoat
Silk Tunic
Anorak
Teddy Pram suit
Prom Dress
Easy sew Short Skirt 
Men's Shirt

Fit
Draped Top
Pencil Skirt
Shift Dress
Full Skirted Dress 
1960s' Coat
Wrap Dress
Men's Trousers
1930s' Blouse
Box Pleat Skirt

Finish
Simple T- Shirt
Yoke Skirt
Baby's Dungarees
Slip Dress
Bowling Shirt
Baby's Dress & Knickers
Girl's Dress

Sewing Glossary & fabric Dictionary
Index
Acknowledgements

                                                                                                                                          

I am a big fan of the The Great British Sewing Bee, I loved the first series and I am loving series 2 even more!   I am enjoying watching and learning from Chinelo's  method of taking the body's measurements and freehand cutting! 

The Great British Sewing Bee Sew Your Own Wardrobe  accompanies series 2.  

The book is in three sections which focus on fabric, fit and finish. 

 I was happily surprised that this book come with 5 full size patterns in a separate folder with dress sizes ranging from 8 -18.  The range of projects reflects the GBSB2 show. There are 25 patterns for women, men and children with the aim of creating a wardrobe of essentials. 

 Each sewing project covers different skills and techniques.  If you love the GBSB show than you will love this book!

This book is full of information, has lovely photo's and is well written.

I'm looking forward to making the 60's coat and the 1930's Blouse!

I'm excited about tonight's final show with just only three contestants left Chinelo, Tamara and Heather. 

The Great British Sewing Bee Sew Your Own Wardrobe is available from Amazon

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