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Great British Sewing Bee

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  • 29-01-2019 12:56pm
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    stargazer 68
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    I know there are only a few of us but I love this! And its coming back soon with new host Joe Lycett.

    I love him so really looking forward to this. Am I alone? :D


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    stargazer 68
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    Started last night. Loving Joe Lycett as the new host. Had to make a wiggle dress in 3 hours - I couldn't even get into one of those in 3 hours :)


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    HeidiHeidi
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    Nearly forgot about it! Missed the first 15 mins but caught the rest.


    I know diddly squat about sewing (I can just about sew a button on if I absolutely have to) but I love these programmes!


    I had never heard of Joe Lycett before last night - I'm sure he'll grow on me, but I miss Claudia I must say.


    Some fanatastic sewing in last night's - I haven't seen many of these before but the standard seemed to be very high for week 1. Except for that crotch pocket :eek:


    O/T - Now if they'd only bring back the Pottery Throw-Down :(


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    stargazer 68
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    There you are HeidiHeidi - knew this would be your programme :)
    I love Joe - not a fan of Claudia on anything TBH
    Some good stuff last night - a couple of shockers too

    Yep definitely need to resurrect the pottery one and the interior design challenge!


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    Vicarious Function
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    Enjoyed the show


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    Vicarious Function
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    Interesting show. Sadly, the winner in Ep. One got eliminatd in Ep Two. She was my fave. I like the presenter. He gets up to some silly antics.


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    stargazer 68
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    70's week! Loved some of the dresses at the end - would wear a couple of them myself!


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    Delighted my favorite won! Really enjoyed this series. Loved the presenter. Don't know anything about him. He comes across as a comedian but presents the show very efficiently.


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    HeidiHeidi
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    Vicarious Function wrote: »
    Delighted my favorite won! Really enjoyed this series. Loved the presenter. Don't know anything about him. He comes across as a comedian but presents the show very efficiently.
    All of this!


    I've loved Juliet throughout the series, she was just a beacon of calm and style. And oh my, that final ballgown - I'd pay serious money for that!!


    Have to say I loved Leah's dress that she was wearing herself for the final - I was wondering if it was something she designed herself (I presume it was!).


    Great series overall.


    And yes, I'd never heard of Joe before this, but he was perfect for the series - I hope he's kept on for the next one.



    Now - WHEN ARE THEY BRINGING BACK THE POTTERY :mad::mad:


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    Vicarious Function
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    Joe would do very well presenting any Reality TV show.


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    Vicarious Function
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    Just noticed on the Maura and Daithi show, Angeline Murphy from the Great British Sewing Bee has been giving sewing demonstrations. She must be a past winner or have scored highly in the Sewing Bee in the past. She has a Northern Irish accent.

    If anyone is interested here is a link with information re Angeline:
    https://thegreatbritishsewingbeelive.com/angeline-murphy/


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    HeidiHeidi
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    Sewing Bee returning soon!!!


    The ad didn't give a date, but delighted to know it'll be on.


    (And they did bring the pottery throwdown back!!! :))


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    gmisk
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    HeidiHeidi wrote: »
    Sewing Bee returning soon!!!


    The ad didn't give a date, but delighted to know it'll be on.


    (And they did bring the pottery throwdown back!!! :))
    Love this show and pottery throwdown!
    Will defo post about it when back :)


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    Poochie05
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    Can’t wait, love this show!
    Did some sleuthing and there’s Back in Time to the Corner shop series finishing on Tuesday on BBC2 in the 8pm time slot, so I'm hoping the following week might be the start date... but I’m not a detective! :D


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    Poochie05 wrote: »
    Can’t wait, love this show!
    Did some sleuthing and there’s Back in Time to the Corner shop series finishing on Tuesday on BBC2 in the 8pm time slot, so I'm hoping the following week might be the start date... but I’m not a detective! :D

    Not starting next Tuesday anyway :( as I said, I’m no detective!


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    pinkypinky
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    I saw something online about 22nd April but can't find it now.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



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    stargazer 68
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    pinkypinky wrote: »
    I saw something online about 22nd April but can't find it now.

    Ad has just been on BBC 2. 22nd it is :)


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    HeidiHeidi
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    Hurray!

    (Can someone please remind me nearer the time? Can't set Sky to record more than a week in advance, no way I'll remember left to my own devices!)


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    Poochie05
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    And it’s on BBC 1. Is that a move? Nearly sure it was on BBC2 before, or maybe I’m misremembering


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    JP Liz V1
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    Vicarious Function wrote: »
    Delighted my favorite won! Really enjoyed this series. Loved the presenter. Don't know anything about him. He comes across as a comedian but presents the show very efficiently.

    Is he the YT internet sensation camp guy?
    https://forumofgames.com/




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    flower tattoo
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    Yes, used to be on bbc2 I’ think at 8 pm but back next Wednesday 22nd BBC1 at 9pm


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    HeidiHeidi
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    flower tattoo wrote: »
    Yes, used to be on bbc2 I’ think at 8 pm but back next Wednesday 22nd BBC1 at 9pm

    Taking over from masterchef it looks like


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    gmisk
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    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    Is he the YT internet sensation camp guy?
    No he is the very funny standup Joe lycett/Hugo boss :)

    His book of complaint letters - parsnips, buttered is hilarious


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    Poochie05
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    Just a reminder this starts on BBC1 tonight! :)


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    stargazer 68
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    Poochie05 wrote: »
    Just a reminder this starts on BBC1 tonight! :)

    Can't wait! Him indoors (I'm still working, he's not :D) will be less impressed! :P


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    HeidiHeidi
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    I managed to remember, all by myself :)


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    HeidiHeidi
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    Patrick's 'tache..... :(


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    Poochie05
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    Enjoyed that. Good mix of nice and annoying people.
    Wasn’t really to my taste but delighted the person who won garment of the week wasn’t the person who won most rounds.
    Joe Lycett needs to stay away from people’s garments! You could see one of the guys wasn’t impressed that Joe had ripped his shirt dress creation, even though the judges blamed him for making it too narrow, he continued to give Joe daggers
    Want to pull out my sewing machine but my sewing table has been turned in to a work station at the moment.


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    pinkypinky
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    What do they do with the clothes that are made on the show, I wonder?

    If I was the model, I'd certainly want to keep some of those outfits. The yellow tea dress was beautiful. I also liked the grunge-style one (showing my age there!)

    Genealogy Forum Mod



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    HeidiHeidi
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    I really enoyed that last night! (although slightly distracted trying to watch it while following a SHEEP quiz reveal, and trying to get ready to go to work all at the same time - may have to rewatch today!)


    The lady who was sent home didn't even seem to be trying! (sez she who can barely sew on a button, mind you)


    The tea dress that had to be let out at the back, in the mad luminous tiedye print was GORGEOUS! I couldn't see what their problem was with the bits put in at the back, although the fabric matching was so good at the front that it did look a bit different from the back!


    That youngfella trying to bluff that his unfinished sleeves were intentional (whether trying to be ironic or not, I'm not sure) has had his card marked by Esme!! He'd better put in a good show next time, I'd say.


    I loved the winner of the transformation challenge, he showed proper imagination with that (still identifiably two shirts, but still somehow a dress) - that round always properly boggles my mind, I haven't the tiniest scintilla of artiness about me so what they manage to dream up is always fascinating.


    Roll on next week!


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    gmisk
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    Loved ep1.
    Not sure who I liked the best it's a bit early to say.
    The garment of the week was a great choice.
    I can't warm to the guy who won the first two rounds...just seemed a tad cocky.
    The young guy Alex is a chancer he made so many mistakes, can't see him lasting long.
    Love joe lycett as host he is a great fit.
    The two judges are also excellent.


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