If you have't heard of it, it's the crafting equivalent to The Great British Bake Off and it's due on soon!
Even more exciting, it's being presented by.....
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| Claude!!!! |
I love, love, love Claudia Winkleman so for me it's a double treat. Crafting goodliness and the dry wit and banter of Ms Winkleman. A win, win for me.
I don't know when it's starting but it must be soon as the book is due for release at the end of the month.
I've pre-ordered my copy already through sheer excitement. I hope it's going to be good. Apparently it will "provide amateur sewers everywhere with all the technical knowhow and inspiring projects they need to produce a core collection of 25 fabulous garments and homewares. From a child's sundress and a swinging circular skirt to unisex pyjama trousers, a tea dress and a waistcoat, the garments offer something for both sexes and all ages. The homewares and accessories include aprons, bags, cushions and window dressings. In addition to this core collection, 4 winning designs from the series are also included: a simple daytime dress, a child's party dress, a jacket and an evening dress - all with complete instructions and full-size patterns." (Thanks to Sainsbury's for this blurb)
I have the high hopes that this book will provide me with all the necessary know-how to be able to start making my own dresses.
Watch this space!
In the meantime I hope you are all keeping warm with the increasing amount of snow that is falling. This weekend, the girls and I are meant to be staying in the Lake District. This may not happen now.
G x
I hope this is as good as the bake off! excited!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I am also a huge Claudia fan-we don't see enough of her by far!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your lovely message.
Dottie day was a very happy day indeed, Im going to the Julie Arkell next month, are you?
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Oh no I'm not, I must have missed that for I love Julie Arkell very much indeedy. Am now jealous of your forthcoming trip x
DeleteI hadn't heard about this, off now to check out the book!
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ReplyDeleteThe Great British Sewing Bee starts on Tuesday 2 April, 8pm, BBC2. The accompanying book by Tessa Evelegh is published by Quadrille, £20, on Thursday 28 March.
Oh well done Theresa, I couldn't find it anywhere! Amazon are selling the book for £12 which is where I've ordered mine from - can't wait!
ReplyDeleteG, I lurve Claude, mad as a bucket of frogs. I have watched it from the first series and always feel very inspired. I sew but have not yet made a garment for myself or anybody else apart from my granny chic apron. I make tote bags, cushion covers but need to branch out a little.x
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