Discover the joy of giving your favourite clothes a new lease of life with The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wearThis beginner-friendly guide empowers you to repair, upcycle and care for your cherished garments, ensuring they last longer.Inside, you’ll find:Key hand sewing stitches for repairsTechniques like darning, patching, visible mending, and overdyeing to rejuvenate faded gar...

The BBC1 primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is set to return to the nation's screens in Spring 2024.The companion book to the tenth series of this flagship BBC1 show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics, accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey.Back to Basics brings the magic of The Great British Sewing Bee to your home showcasing the show’s favourite patterns for every style you can imagine.Featuring...

Learn how to design and make your own patterns and sew with confidence from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee.Pattern Drafting will show you how to draft patterns so you can make clothes that suit your style and fit you perfectly, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making.Starting with the basics, this illustrated, practical guide demystifies key terminology and shows you how to measure yourself accurately an...

Learn how to build on your sewing repertoire as you take the next step on your making journey.The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills is the second title in this brand-new, standalone series that celebrates dressmaking techniques. Building on the basics covered in The Great British Sewing Bee: The Techniques, this book includes chapters on:Preparation & pattern matchingWorking with different fabric...

Take a fitting masterclass from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee.From adjusting patterns to altering ready-made garments, learn how to personalise your makes to suit your style with this go-to guide. Starting with the basics, learn how to measure yourself and grade between sizes before moving onto pattern adjustments including darts, bust, bum, back, bicep and mobility adjustments.Discover the art of preparing and fitting a toile to cre...