New show on TV about sewing

whitesatin

I trained as a teacher in the 70s and my main subject was dress. We each had to produce 3 haute couture standard outfits. We did lots of high level craft stuff too. Unfortunately I never really got to teach it as it was phased out in our local schools.

I like crafts now but have forgotten most of the techniques of dressmaking so this programme acts as a reminder. However, back then I was a size 10/12 and now I am not and I prefer to buy my clothes. I feel too lumpy bumpy to feel good in my own efforts.

One thing though, about last night's programme was when she was demonstrating how to make a simple cushion, she whizzed through it too quickly. It was ok for someone like me but not for beginners to follow. Still, if there is a book to go with it....

Justamum

whitesatin wrote: »

One thing though, about last night's programme was when she was demonstrating how to make a simple cushion, she whizzed through it too quickly. It was ok for someone like me but not for beginners to follow. Still, if there is a book to go with it....

I agree it was far too fast. I'm going to have a look at the book to see if it's worth getting though. Maybe get it cheaper from The Book People (I got the new Paul Hollywood one cheaper from there)

Steve059

What with this and the other program on baking, has the BBC been taken over by the WI?

whitesatin

Justamum wrote: »

I agree it was far too fast. I'm going to have a look at the book to see if it's worth getting though. Maybe get it cheaper from The Book People (I got the new Paul Hollywood one cheaper from there)

Good idea re The Book People, I get lots from them. Got Kirstie's "latest" at a good price.

luxor4t

Steve059 wrote: »

What with this and the other program on baking, has the BBC been taken over by the WI?

A sign of the times - next there'll be a good home DIY programme!

I grew up with 'home made' clothes - knitted or sewn. I made most of my kids clothes out of remnants or cut down bigger garments so I'd love to see a challenge where the contestants are given a pile of old clothes and are told to make themselves a new outfit

luxor4t

Justamum wrote: »

...... I'm going to have a look at the book to see if it's worth getting though. Maybe get it cheaper from The Book People (I got the new Paul Hollywood one cheaper from there)

£16 with the Book People:

http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/qs_product_tbp?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=100&productId=379860&searchTerm=sewing+bee

whitesatin

Or: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Great-British-Sewing-Bee/dp/1849492875/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365622305&sr=8-1&keywords=great+british+sewing+bee

luxor4t

This is the best, I think.

esmf73 wrote: »

I got the book that goes with the series in Tesco for £10 yesterday. ........

I was surprised by the Book People price, they are usually amongst the lowest for this kind of book.

Justamum

whitesatin wrote: »

Good idea re The Book People, I get lots from them. Got Kirstie's "latest" at a good price.

I was given her Craft book a couple of years ago, but wasn't very impressed with it.

Justamum

luxor4t wrote: »

I was surprised by the Book People price, they are usually amongst the lowest for this kind of book.

It does seem a bit expensive for them.