The Transformation Challenge on this week’s Great British Sewing Bee saw 18 old coats given a new lease of life. The amount of fabric scraps on the floor caused presenter Sara Pascoe, 40, to exclaim: “This the coat massacre of 2022!”
It was one design in particular that caught the judges’ eyes. Annie, 32, a fashion buyer from Surrey said: “I got the leopard print inspired by my own outfit. It’s a bit Pat Butcher to be honest.”
The coat-based Transformation Challenge was to incorporate two garments into one, by combining key features of both coats into the final product. It was all part of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Week.
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It was a show that celebrated sustainability and saw sewers upcycle their way through various sartorial-based challenges. Fans were quick to react on social.
In anticipation of upcycling duvet covers, Lily Fae tweeted: “I’ve even got a duvet set ready to upcycle!”
Johanna Sahi-Proto tweeted: “My favourite episode always in the series! There should be a whole series on reusing and upcycling textiles.”
Carys Pape tweeted: “I cannot wait for this episode. This is literally the model for my small business!”
Eliza Eaton-Stern tweeted: “They showed a piece highlighting the quilts of Gee’s Bend, Alabama and the brilliance and ingenuity of black women and their art. Love seeing this highlighted on Great British Sewing Bee! #GBSB”
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