Great British Sewing Bee is back

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I thought Brogan was a goner.
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I’m glad Brogan stayed, I really like all four of the remaining contestants.

I didn’t understand what they were supposed to do with the pockets. Apart from - you need to see the right side of the fabric. The rest was gobbledegook.
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Those trousers were really hard! I think Brogan would have gone if Christian hadn't randomly decided to change his made to measure. Although he did also pick an easy fabric I guess.

I really loved the bib blouse that the Welsh lady who looks like Bramble made in the transformation challenge.
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Debra! I love her, I want her to style me.

Christian’s dress looked like a cheap fancy dress costume.
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They’ve done origami outfits before haven’t they?
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Squirrel wrote: Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:05 pm I’m glad Brogan stayed, I really like all four of the remaining contestants.
Me too (except for Brogan’s voice)

Speaking of voices, is it me or does Esme sound a bit croaky/ on the verge of tears?

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Hazey_Jane wrote: Wed Jun 22, 2022 9:06 pm Speaking of voices, is it me or does Esme sound a bit croaky/ on the verge of tears?
I remember asking about that in the last series, but never got an answer. I wondered whether she hadn't had a little stroke or something.
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I’m only a few minutes behind tonight.

This isn’t playing to Brogan’s strengths at all, no flounces or trimming!

The fabrics are beautiful.
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I love sashiko, I’ve done quite a bit of it. If none of them have done it before, they won’t get the thread right.
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Only Man Yee has concentrated on the sashiko. I’m really disappointed with these.
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I'm another huge sashiko fan. I wanted to see more of the sample piece that Esme flashed while explaining the concept to Sarah. It looked very intricate.
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I think Brogan could be a goner. This is definitely not her style.
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I don’t really see the origami element in Brogan’s dress. It’s supposed to be about folding.
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Yes there should be straight lines and there is none in Brogan’s. I hope Debra stays in over her.
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I think Man Yee might go. Her pattern challenge wasn't great, and Patrick definitely wasn't impressed with the made-to-measure.
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Awwww! How lovely. :love2:
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That was the right decision there.
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Patrick tearing up was so lovely.
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I loved that!! Esme was determinedly staring at the floor when Sara revealed the decision- I thought it was because she was sad about who was going, but maybe she has no poker face :))
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I've only just caught up and am so pleased. It should be a good final.
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