I'm gutted Chinelo didn't win but I'm glad Heather did and not Tamara
Heather was a very accomplished, technically-gifted sewer but give me Chinelo any time with her raw natural ability, style and flair
Tamara's stuff had me staring in disbelief thinking 'WTF?'
Sad it's over for another year
Agreed.
Although i do think Heathers's final dress was stunning and very 'couture' so i cannot quibble with the result too much.
I hope Chinelo goes far with her dress making business. I feel that she got through to the final due to her natural flair and talent and not due to any special treatment. In fact i find it a little bit sad that anyone would insinuate otherwise.
I disliked practically everything which Tamara made i am afraid.
I enjoyed reading what all the contestants have been doing since the programme ended.
I think if Chinello hadn't made such a mess of that tie she would have won. She is very creative and uses fabrics so well. It's lovely that she makes clothes without patterns and is so brave with her scissors but tonight she needed to be able to follow a pattern to make that tie and it was just beyond her.
Who'd have thought a tie was so difficult to make?
Chinelo's alteration was gorgeous. Heather's final dress was lovely, Chinelo's was too, but Tamara's was hideous! Was it supposed to be a posh "going out" dress?!
We may disagree on some things about the show and the contestants but seem to be in total agreement that there was something 'off' about Tamara and her 'creations' were bizarre at best and hideous at worst
I see it all now. One good dress at the end wins it all.
Nice to see everyone back in the room.
That's what I don't understand, yes Heather's dress just pipped Chinelo's but during the whole series Chinelo was better than Heather. Surely they should be judging the whole not a part of it?
I don't know what Tamara sees, but I swear it isn't the same as the rest of us.
It was between Heather and Chinelo. but I don't think Chinelo could come back from making a mess of the tie, although she's extremely talented and has an eye for colour and form.
Wonder if they'll be a Christmas special as there was last year, when the contestants come back and make something associated with Christmas such as a present for someone specific or a decoration.
But Heather's bodice, in particular, was beautiful. You could almost feel the quality through the tv screen. I adore Chinelo, but I agreed with Patrick regarding the fish-tail.
But well done to everyone: I shall really miss this programme. I enjoyed comparing what I thought I would be capable of, with what the contestants were doing!
Not that I would consider entering; I'd have a blinkin' heart attack with the time constraints. Would anyone else on here enter I wonder?
Who'd have thought a tie was so difficult to make?
At my school we all had to do the same subjects. So girls had to try woodwork and metalwork and boys had to do cooking and sewing. The boys all made ties, and now, after 30 years, I understand why they made such a mess of them!
I really, really wanted to climb in the TV and help Chinelo with the tie. I'm glad Patrick came to her aid a bit anyway. Loved her little girls dress very worthy winner of that section. I really loved the top of her ball gown but not the skirt so much.
Tamara did a good job on the tie. I'm very tempted to say nothing else about her to be honest but her little girls dress was quite nice but cutting the skirts off like that might be edgy but not couture. As for her evening gown - a glue gun!! Did she not understand that it was couture week.
Heathers tie was good - shame she didnt take longer with the slip stitching - bit too much 'slip' I think. Considering she had to make a change with the child dress I thought hers was really cute - agreed with Patrick about the neckline though. She really released her inner Vivienne Westwood for her ball gown - she has mentioned being a fan of hers. I thought it was gorgeous - I was definitely seeing a red and black dress though. The bodice was beautifully made and the detachable bustle an inspired touch.
I would have liked to have seen Chinelo win but was perfectly happy that it was Heather.
I am so sad it has ended - I shall really miss it. Will give the allotments a try next week but dosnt have the same allure for me some how.
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So, you were saying?
She could do with having what my sister's got and that's a dedicated sewing room.
Lovely prizes like a top of the range sewing machine or a massive gift voucher for fabrics would be lovely. Plus a big cash prize of course!;-)
Chinelo mucked up the first challenge and Tamara the other two so correct result so far.
Gotta laugh at Tamara making yoga outfits
Is that wise?
What ??? how did you work that one out.
Nice to see everyone back in the room.
Heather was a very accomplished, technically-gifted sewer but give me Chinelo any time with her raw natural ability, style and flair
Tamara's stuff had me staring in disbelief thinking 'WTF?'
Sad it's over for another year
As long as she keeps it cool and doesn't chuck 17 fabrics at one top, she'll never top that monstrosity that somehow snagged garment of the week.
Chinelo will make a career from this it seems. Good show I say.
Agreed.
Although i do think Heathers's final dress was stunning and very 'couture' so i cannot quibble with the result too much.
I hope Chinelo goes far with her dress making business. I feel that she got through to the final due to her natural flair and talent and not due to any special treatment. In fact i find it a little bit sad that anyone would insinuate otherwise.
I disliked practically everything which Tamara made i am afraid.
Another series over - i wish it was longer!
I think if Chinello hadn't made such a mess of that tie she would have won. She is very creative and uses fabrics so well. It's lovely that she makes clothes without patterns and is so brave with her scissors but tonight she needed to be able to follow a pattern to make that tie and it was just beyond her.
Chinelo's alteration was gorgeous. Heather's final dress was lovely, Chinelo's was too, but Tamara's was hideous! Was it supposed to be a posh "going out" dress?!
That's what I don't understand, yes Heather's dress just pipped Chinelo's but during the whole series Chinelo was better than Heather. Surely they should be judging the whole not a part of it?
It was between Heather and Chinelo. but I don't think Chinelo could come back from making a mess of the tie, although she's extremely talented and has an eye for colour and form.
Wonder if they'll be a Christmas special as there was last year, when the contestants come back and make something associated with Christmas such as a present for someone specific or a decoration.
Here is a link to her blog for those who are interested
http://chinelobally.com
But Heather's bodice, in particular, was beautiful. You could almost feel the quality through the tv screen. I adore Chinelo, but I agreed with Patrick regarding the fish-tail.
But well done to everyone: I shall really miss this programme. I enjoyed comparing what I thought I would be capable of, with what the contestants were doing!
Not that I would consider entering; I'd have a blinkin' heart attack with the time constraints. Would anyone else on here enter I wonder?
(Wonders what to do with Tues eves now :kitty:
At my school we all had to do the same subjects. So girls had to try woodwork and metalwork and boys had to do cooking and sewing. The boys all made ties, and now, after 30 years, I understand why they made such a mess of them!
Tamara did a good job on the tie. I'm very tempted to say nothing else about her to be honest but her little girls dress was quite nice but cutting the skirts off like that might be edgy but not couture. As for her evening gown - a glue gun!! Did she not understand that it was couture week.
Heathers tie was good - shame she didnt take longer with the slip stitching - bit too much 'slip' I think. Considering she had to make a change with the child dress I thought hers was really cute - agreed with Patrick about the neckline though. She really released her inner Vivienne Westwood for her ball gown - she has mentioned being a fan of hers. I thought it was gorgeous - I was definitely seeing a red and black dress though. The bodice was beautifully made and the detachable bustle an inspired touch.
I would have liked to have seen Chinelo win but was perfectly happy that it was Heather.
I am so sad it has ended - I shall really miss it. Will give the allotments a try next week but dosnt have the same allure for me some how.
Great blog and bookmarked. Her poor goddaughter being properly traumatised by Chinelo's "I hate children" joke.