Just as an aside, do we know why David is using crutches?
I think they said the first week that he was off work (from the police) recovering from surgery to his leg. Presumably the police have given him permission to do this whilst supposedly at home sick. He must get SUCH teasing from his fellow coppers, so good for him.
I think they said the first week that he was off work (from the police) recovering from surgery to his leg. Presumably the police have given him permission to do this whilst supposedly at home sick. He must get SUCH teasing from his fellow coppers, so good for him.
I agree - but these are amateurs. Many of whom are facing some of these challenges and techniques for the first time. On camera! Under time constraints! The same is true of the Bake Off (or indeed most of these shows) the people who struggle when faced with tasks outsider their comfort zone get weeded out and as each week goes on the number of 'really' home made garments reduces.
I admire anyone brave enough to try it out. I expect they learn a heck of a lot. I've been sewing since I was 10, studied advanced tailoring, had amazing teachers, and I wouldn't do it!!
They're not supposed to be amateurs. Someone I know was short listed for last years prog and had 2 very long telephone "interviews" asking lots of in depth questions about sewing techniques, that was after answering a long questionnaire. She then had a full day of sewing in London before they drew up their final list. They are looking for keen sewers with plenty of experience, flair and technical know how.
They're not supposed to be amateurs. Someone I know was short listed for last years prog and had 2 very long telephone "interviews" asking lots of in depth questions about sewing techniques, that was after answering a long questionnaire. She then had a full day of sewing in London before they drew up their final list. They are looking for keen sewers with plenty of experience, flair and technical know how.
I meant amateur as in they do not sew for a living, not that they are inexperienced. The application specifically excludes anyone who has ever sewn professionally.
I certainly didn't mean to trivialise their experience, passion or knowledge in any way. They are amateurs, who have been taken out of their comfort zones and being given new challenges on camera. Personally i admire what they are doing and how they cope!
I agree with strictlysnoopy. I did City and Guilds Dressmaking and Pattern cutting in the 1960s and I thought the finished garments look very amateurish. ?
They are amateur sewers? This show is all about sewing as a hobby
They're not supposed to be amateurs. Someone I know was short listed for last years prog and had 2 very long telephone "interviews" asking lots of in depth questions about sewing techniques, that was after answering a long questionnaire. She then had a full day of sewing in London before they drew up their final list. They are looking for keen sewers with plenty of experience, flair and technical know how.
They have to be amateurs, its a rule of entering the show. I've just seen the advert to apply for series 3
I meant amateur as in they do not sew for a living, not that they are inexperienced. The application specifically excludes anyone who has ever sewn professionally.
I certainly didn't mean to trivialise their experience, passion or knowledge in any way. They are amateurs, who have been taken out of their comfort zones and being given new challenges on camera. Personally i admire what they are doing and how they cope!
The blurb says they are they best amateur sewers in the UK. Therefore they shouldn't be producing garments that look home made. I haven't sewn professionally either, having done the City and Guilds for fun, but even if I had never sewn a lapped seam before I wouldn't have put it up for inspection with bits of fabric sticking out and not caught by the stitching. That's basic.
Having said that, I wouldn't put myself under pressure by appearing on TV in anything. They are under pressure but some are lacking in the basics so aren't "the best sewers in the UK", but are a varied bunch of home dressmakers chosen to produce an interesting TV programme.
The blurb says they are they best amateur sewers in the UK. Therefore they shouldn't be producing garments that look home made. I haven't sewn professionally either, having done the City and Guilds for fun, but even if I had never sewn a lapped seam before I wouldn't have put it up for inspection with bits of fabric sticking out and not caught by the stitching. That's basic.
Having said that, I wouldn't put myself under pressure by appearing on TV in anything. They are under pressure but some are lacking in the basics so aren't "the best sewers in the UK", but are a varied bunch of home dressmakers chosen to produce an interesting TV programme.
Don't think anyone would disagree with that. The bakers in Bake Off aren't the best amateur bakers, contestants on Britain's Got Talent aren't Britain's most talented.... They are as you say an interesting mix of characters and backgrounds with a talent and passion for sewing.
I think the confusion may be stemming from some posters not being clear that amateur just means you don't do it for a living ( however skilled and experienced you may be ) whereas professional means you earn money from it.
The skills and experience of amateurs vs. professionals may well overlap. ( just like in football where Sunday league players often surpass premiership players' skills !) .
The criteria for contestants is that they must not be earning a living from sewing ie amateurs. That doesn't mean to say they don't have a wealth of experience and skills.
Sorry for the confusion .... I was hurrying out when I posted earlier.
They want people who are able to sew but who have not sewn professionally. They're after people with good knowledge of sewing techniques ..... So not beginners but people who should know what they're doing.
I love all her work and am sure she is in with a chance of winning.
This series is much better as Anne (?) last series was the obvious winner from the start. I like it when a competition is more fair as this one seems to be.
So glad David stayed last night, clothes making and crutches are not the best combination!
Had to record it last night just caught up
I glad David stayed last night its good to see a blokey bloke sewing
I dont think this series is better but I do think that some of the contestants have better characters to them
As for there being an obvious winner this series, I think there is
I do think Chinelo (spl) is being geared up as the winner this year, although I dont agree as I think winging it with no pattern does not make the best dressmaker/seamstress and it showed last night
she's good with throwing 'fashion' together but she lacks in a lot of technique
I just wonder how many of the contestants would be as good without being forwarned of their tasks and their few days practice
My favourite dress was Chinelo's - but it would have been better without such a huge bow, and the bow would have been better in a different colour. I didn't like the neoprene dress - it just wasn't a prom dress. The grey monstrosity was awful too.
I totally agree, the grey dressed swamped the model, too much fabric in the top especially.
Chinelo once again aced the prom dress round, spoilt somewhat by the huge bow, this field seems to be her forte, she seems to struggle a bit in other areas though.
I just wonder how many of the contestants would be as good without being forwarned of their tasks and their few days practice
I think they only know about the final long task on day two and can practice that. From the expressions and results they don't know what the first two task are until they're presented with them. They do know that the first task will be a make from scratch from a pattern, and the second is a modifying one, but that's all.
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I think they said the first week that he was off work (from the police) recovering from surgery to his leg. Presumably the police have given him permission to do this whilst supposedly at home sick. He must get SUCH teasing from his fellow coppers, so good for him.
Thanks fern3!
I am a fan of his!
They're not supposed to be amateurs. Someone I know was short listed for last years prog and had 2 very long telephone "interviews" asking lots of in depth questions about sewing techniques, that was after answering a long questionnaire. She then had a full day of sewing in London before they drew up their final list. They are looking for keen sewers with plenty of experience, flair and technical know how.
I meant amateur as in they do not sew for a living, not that they are inexperienced. The application specifically excludes anyone who has ever sewn professionally.
I certainly didn't mean to trivialise their experience, passion or knowledge in any way. They are amateurs, who have been taken out of their comfort zones and being given new challenges on camera. Personally i admire what they are doing and how they cope!
They are amateur sewers? This show is all about sewing as a hobby
They have to be amateurs, its a rule of entering the show. I've just seen the advert to apply for series 3
Having said that, I wouldn't put myself under pressure by appearing on TV in anything. They are under pressure but some are lacking in the basics so aren't "the best sewers in the UK", but are a varied bunch of home dressmakers chosen to produce an interesting TV programme.
Don't think anyone would disagree with that. The bakers in Bake Off aren't the best amateur bakers, contestants on Britain's Got Talent aren't Britain's most talented.... They are as you say an interesting mix of characters and backgrounds with a talent and passion for sewing.
The skills and experience of amateurs vs. professionals may well overlap. ( just like in football where Sunday league players often surpass premiership players' skills !) .
The criteria for contestants is that they must not be earning a living from sewing ie amateurs. That doesn't mean to say they don't have a wealth of experience and skills.
They want people who are able to sew but who have not sewn professionally. They're after people with good knowledge of sewing techniques ..... So not beginners but people who should know what they're doing.
I glad David stayed last night its good to see a blokey bloke sewing
I dont think this series is better but I do think that some of the contestants have better characters to them
As for there being an obvious winner this series, I think there is
I do think Chinelo (spl) is being geared up as the winner this year, although I dont agree as I think winging it with no pattern does not make the best dressmaker/seamstress and it showed last night
she's good with throwing 'fashion' together but she lacks in a lot of technique
I just wonder how many of the contestants would be as good without being forwarned of their tasks and their few days practice
I totally agree, the grey dressed swamped the model, too much fabric in the top especially.
Chinelo once again aced the prom dress round, spoilt somewhat by the huge bow, this field seems to be her forte, she seems to struggle a bit in other areas though.
I would imagine Heather was as well
Mmmm - nylon!
It did look a quite difficult garment to make