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This week on the Great British Sewing Bee it was the semi-finals – and what a show! The theme was the roaring 1920s, with the bees tackling plus fours in the pattern challenge and glamorous party outfits for their made-to-measure creations.
Inspired by the episode, we’ve pulled together some modern, wearable sewing patterns and fabrics so you can sew along at home. Think wide-leg trousers (Lucy has just finished a pair and swears they’re as comfy as pyjamas yet effortlessly smart), floaty dresses in beautiful fabrics, and even a re-release of a vintage Laura Ashley sailor dress that gave us serious Princess Diana vibes from the 1980s.
We’ve also included some practical sewing tutorials and tips to help you elevate your dressmaking – from mastering a fly front zip to getting a professional finish with the right pressing techniques.
✨ Everything we mention is available to buy on our website, with handy links in the description to all the sewing patterns, fabrics, tools, and tutorials you’ll need to get started.
Whether you’re here for inspiration, learning, or shopping for your next project, we’ve got you covered.
00:00 Introduction
01:58 Made by Rae Rose Pants
05:14 Vogue 2094
06:26 McCall's 8582
07:26 McCall's 8540
08:52 Know Me 2078
09:43 Burda 5899
10:55 Liesl and Co Marais Knit Dress and Top
12:28 Vogue 2028
13:17 Vogue 1881
14:20 Vogue 8814
16:07 Vogue 2110