Fab programme, and a really good variety of contestants. Claudia is just right for this too, knows nothing about sewing but mingles and chats throughout.
I think he was out of his depth to be honest. I wonder how he managed to qualify for the programme in the first place as I should imagine there were plenty of people who had more sewing ability than he has.
I loved Chinelo's nightie, and the one which won garment of the week. I do love a lace overlay
That's what I thought. Came across as a bit of a sore loser. Glad they decided not to lose anyone else!
I think he was out of his depth to be honest. I wonder how he managed to qualify for the programme in the first place as I should imagine there were plenty of people who had more sewing ability than he has.
I loved Chinelo's nightie, and the one which won garment of the week. I do love a lace overlay
I think Cliff was out of his depth too and i think when he felt unwell it was probably easier to just bow out.
I do wonder whether being on tv and in front of cameras just freaked him out too much and the nerves prevented him from functioning.
This has to rate as the most unlikely prime time television series ever. I just don't 'get it'.
What next? A knitting circle on Saturday evenings?
When they announced the first series of this I rolled my eyes and thought "what are they thinking?!" But I tuned in last year and was totally amazed that I enjoyed it. I have no aptitude for sewing whatsoever but I liked watching those who have. It seems I do "get it"
When they announced the first series of this I rolled my eyes and thought "what are they thinking?!" But I tuned in last year and was totally amazed that I enjoyed it. I have no aptitude for sewing whatsoever but I liked watching those who have. It seems I do "get it"
I was exactly the same last year, very dismissive of it, but then caught part of an episode and was hooked, not sure whether it's their passion or knowledge of what they're doing but it's just a lovely programme! I can't sew to save myself!
Me, too! almost as good as a roomful of fabulous chocolate!
Yes! I've never understood why but an overdose of colour, pattern, texture, drape, is just as good as eating really lovely food... for me it seems to sate in the same way.
She seemed to be far more in her element last night - she didn't really seem to successfully bridge the gap between contestants and Patrick / May last year but she was great last night.
I cannot sew at all but I adore beautiful fabrics. Have you ever been to Liberty's? I could just wander around there grazing at the fabrics for hours!
When I lived in London, Liberty's fabric department (and then a quick hit in the rugs department) used to be a Saturday morning treat. I've no good, local fabric shops now (quality fabric is very expensive in France) so I get my fix by browsing http://www.croftmill.co.uk/ I am not connected with them in any way but I've been impressed with fabrics I've ordered from them and they send samples.
When they announced the first series of this I rolled my eyes and thought "what are they thinking?!" But I tuned in last year and was totally amazed that I enjoyed it.
I love fabric and sewing but I also thought it could never work on tv. How wrong I was. I think it appeals to anyone that likes clothes and fashion because even if someone wouldn't pick up a needle to sew on a button, it doesn't stop them being interested in fabrics, construction (the under-sewing last night for eg) and what to look for in a good quality garment.
I used to get their brochure. It was all in black and white so they had to put descriptions of the fabrics in, and the man who wrote them was funny I bought some material from them (which is still waiting to be sewn about 12 years later ) but I stopped when the postage to the Isle of Man went sky high. The Post Office seem to think we live on the opposite side of the planet.
I think he was out of his depth to be honest. I wonder how he managed to qualify for the programme in the first place as I should imagine there were plenty of people who had more sewing ability than he has.
I loved Chinelo's nightie, and the one which won garment of the week. I do love a lace overlay
Didn't a similar thing happen in week one last series? Not Buddhist-Priest Man, obviously, but Fast Car Lady?
Does anyone know what form the heats-before-tele take? Just wonder if the time constraints aren't as harsh?
Didn't a similar thing happen in week one last series? Not Buddhist-Priest Man, obviously, but Fast Car Lady?
Does anyone know what form the heats-before-tele take? Just wonder if the time constraints aren't as harsh?
I thought there were problems at home for Fast Car Lady, but I may be mistaken.
I wonder what the M/F breakdown of viewers and contributors to this thread might be? I'm sure I'm not the only man.
I don't think there are any obvious front runners yet, but last year it was different with the eventual winner, whose name has slipped my memory, who seemed, to me, to stand out from the start
Someone tell Claudia that the triangular insert in a skirt is pronounced "GO DAY" not "GOD ET". Surely her years on Strictly would teach her that?
I've always pronounced it "Go Day", but last night May Martin said "God et" as well as Claudia. Probably a French pronunciation Anglicised now.
I thought these were supposed to be some of the best sewers in the country, but at least one didn't know about pushing the facing through the shoulders, one didn't know that the stitching on the facing had to be close to the seam and not one cm down, and one obviously didn't know how to gather because of the mess at the waist of her silk nightgown. More like they've gone for a range of abilities so as not to put off anyone who hasn't sewn before but want to try. Seeing everything done perfectly just wouldn't be entertaining or educational either.
But I'm enjoying it as much, if not more, than last year and have already ordered the book through Radio Times bookshop - that's the cheapest I've found.
I thought these were supposed to be some of the best sewers in the country, but at least one didn't know about pushing the facing through the shoulders, one didn't know that the stitching on the facing had to be close to the seam and not one cm down, and one obviously didn't know how to gather because of the mess at the waist of her silk nightgown. More like they've gone for a range of abilities so as not to put off anyone who hasn't sewn before but want to try. Seeing everything done perfectly just wouldn't be entertaining or educational either.
I thought that too. I wouldn't call myself a brilliant sewer by any means, but I understood the basic terms and how to do the basic things. I wouldn't like the time constraints though.
I've always pronounced it "Go Day", but last night May Martin said "God et" as well as Claudia. Probably a French pronunciation Anglicised now.
I thought these were supposed to be some of the best sewers in the country, but at least one didn't know about pushing the facing through the shoulders, one didn't know that the stitching on the facing had to be close to the seam and not one cm down, and one obviously didn't know how to gather because of the mess at the waist of her silk nightgown. More like they've gone for a range of abilities so as not to put off anyone who hasn't sewn before but want to try. Seeing everything done perfectly just wouldn't be entertaining or educational either.
But I'm enjoying it as much, if not more, than last year and have already ordered the book through Radio Times bookshop - that's the cheapest I've found.
To be honest, if I'd ever plucked up the courage to go on anything like this, I'd be swotting up like mad
Same as with the make-over a garment segment - I know you don't know what you are going to be given, but you could have a range of options that could be adpated for skirts/trousers/shirts/blouses etc ... or is that just slighty too OCD
This has to rate as the most unlikely prime time television series ever. I just don't 'get it'.
What next? A knitting circle on Saturday evenings?
Well...3.1 million viewers obviously do 'get it'! An amazing rating for essentially a niche programme.
The BBC has to cater for all kinds of so-called 'minority interests' and, in this case, it is obvious that there are a huge number of viewers that find GBSB interesting, informative and fun to watch
I too enjoyed the programme last night, but can't help wondering how bad those rejected must be.
Praise was heaped on one or two of the contestants but close ups revealed some quite bad workmanship.
I know the producers have a programme to make, but it is obvious that some people are chosen for their personality and not their ability......but hey at least we have some craft on the TV that is not food/celebrity related so I will let that irritation go, and enjoy.
I too enjoyed the programme last night, but can't help wondering how bad those rejected must be.
Some were probably better than the less able who were chosen but - as you imply - participants are probably chosen on criteria other than 'just' skill with a sewing machine or reading a pattern. They have to be capable of working in front of a camera too and that has to come into the selection process.
Technique and expertise can be learned - an innate sense of choice of fabric, cut, visual balance, etc, can exist in someone with fewer technical skills and less experience: great technique and that 'sense' don't automatically go together. I'd rather watch imaginative ideas being presented even if a bit inexpertly than everyone being capable of a perfect armhole facing.
This has to rate as the most unlikely prime time television series ever. I just don't 'get it'.
What next? A knitting circle on Saturday evenings?
This promises to be great. The last series was a surprising hit, and like GB Bakeoff, and to an extent the competitive interior design show a couple of weeks ago, seems to be a successful formula! So much so, my son suggested they should have one for woodwork! I think it could work.
I really enjoyed this programme last year. I am sure this series will live up to expectations.
Has anyone noticed, though, that although it is the 'next day', they are all wearing the same clothes.
That happens in Great British Bake Off too.
This promises to be great. The last series was a surprising hit, and like GB Bakeoff, and to an extent the competitive interior design show a couple of weeks ago, seems to be a successful formula! So much so, my son suggested they should have one for woodwork! I think it could work.
I agree! I love art and crafts, interiors, textiles etc and there are so many food/antiques programmes, I would love to see even more diversity.
I don't think I'd be much good as a contestant on the sewing bee, because although I'm reasonably proficient on following a pattern etc, I prefer to adapt, and do things my own way!
Thank you so much for the link to the Croft catalogue. Here on the Isle of Wight we have only one fabric shop which doesn't carry anywhere near enough fabric for our needs!
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That's what I thought. Came across as a bit of a sore loser. Glad they decided not to lose anyone else!
I think Cliff was out of his depth too and i think when he felt unwell it was probably easier to just bow out.
I do wonder whether being on tv and in front of cameras just freaked him out too much and the nerves prevented him from functioning.
What next? A knitting circle on Saturday evenings?
When they announced the first series of this I rolled my eyes and thought "what are they thinking?!" But I tuned in last year and was totally amazed that I enjoyed it. I have no aptitude for sewing whatsoever but I liked watching those who have. It seems I do "get it"
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I was exactly the same last year, very dismissive of it, but then caught part of an episode and was hooked, not sure whether it's their passion or knowledge of what they're doing but it's just a lovely programme! I can't sew to save myself!
So did I.
She seemed to be far more in her element last night - she didn't really seem to successfully bridge the gap between contestants and Patrick / May last year but she was great last night.
When I lived in London, Liberty's fabric department (and then a quick hit in the rugs department) used to be a Saturday morning treat. I've no good, local fabric shops now (quality fabric is very expensive in France) so I get my fix by browsing http://www.croftmill.co.uk/ I am not connected with them in any way but I've been impressed with fabrics I've ordered from them and they send samples.
I love fabric and sewing but I also thought it could never work on tv. How wrong I was.
I used to get their brochure. It was all in black and white so they had to put descriptions of the fabrics in, and the man who wrote them was funny
Didn't a similar thing happen in week one last series? Not Buddhist-Priest Man, obviously, but Fast Car Lady?
Does anyone know what form the heats-before-tele take? Just wonder if the time constraints aren't as harsh?
I thought there were problems at home for Fast Car Lady, but I may be mistaken.
I wonder what the M/F breakdown of viewers and contributors to this thread might be? I'm sure I'm not the only man.
I don't think there are any obvious front runners yet, but last year it was different with the eventual winner, whose name has slipped my memory, who seemed, to me, to stand out from the start
I thought these were supposed to be some of the best sewers in the country, but at least one didn't know about pushing the facing through the shoulders, one didn't know that the stitching on the facing had to be close to the seam and not one cm down, and one obviously didn't know how to gather because of the mess at the waist of her silk nightgown. More like they've gone for a range of abilities so as not to put off anyone who hasn't sewn before but want to try. Seeing everything done perfectly just wouldn't be entertaining or educational either.
But I'm enjoying it as much, if not more, than last year and have already ordered the book through Radio Times bookshop - that's the cheapest I've found.
I remember her, but she was actually quite a good sewer, but they said she'd got ill suddenly.
I didn't hear the bit at the beginning when she said how many people had applied to go on the programme.
My husband watches it too
I've always pronounced it goday too, and I'm going to carry on doing so
I thought that too. I wouldn't call myself a brilliant sewer by any means, but I understood the basic terms and how to do the basic things. I wouldn't like the time constraints though.
I imagined Julien McDonald screaming at the tele throwing sparkles
To be honest, if I'd ever plucked up the courage to go on anything like this, I'd be swotting up like mad
Same as with the make-over a garment segment - I know you don't know what you are going to be given, but you could have a range of options that could be adpated for skirts/trousers/shirts/blouses etc ... or is that just slighty too OCD
Well...3.1 million viewers obviously do 'get it'! An amazing rating for essentially a niche programme.
The BBC has to cater for all kinds of so-called 'minority interests' and, in this case, it is obvious that there are a huge number of viewers that find GBSB interesting, informative and fun to watch
Praise was heaped on one or two of the contestants but close ups revealed some quite bad workmanship.
I know the producers have a programme to make, but it is obvious that some people are chosen for their personality and not their ability......but hey at least we have some craft on the TV that is not food/celebrity related so I will let that irritation go, and enjoy.
Technique and expertise can be learned - an innate sense of choice of fabric, cut, visual balance, etc, can exist in someone with fewer technical skills and less experience: great technique and that 'sense' don't automatically go together. I'd rather watch imaginative ideas being presented even if a bit inexpertly than everyone being capable of a perfect armhole facing.
This promises to be great. The last series was a surprising hit, and like GB Bakeoff, and to an extent the competitive interior design show a couple of weeks ago, seems to be a successful formula! So much so, my son suggested they should have one for woodwork! I think it could work.
Has anyone noticed, though, that although it is the 'next day', they are all wearing the same clothes.
That happens in Great British Bake Off too.
I agree! I love art and crafts, interiors, textiles etc and there are so many food/antiques programmes, I would love to see even more diversity.
I don't think I'd be much good as a contestant on the sewing bee, because although I'm reasonably proficient on following a pattern etc, I prefer to adapt, and do things my own way!
Can anyone remember if they ranked the competitors' work in the same way ast time?
I've a feeling they just sent someone home.
Yes. Policeman with gammy leg produced a very nice goonie (nightgown), which was a bit of a surprise!