Lets start with first things first though shall we? A tailored waistcoat?! For a child? Mr. T believes that all waistcoats should be banned on kids as they make them look like tiny snooker players. Then again if your child is a tiny snooker player then maybe this challenge was for you? This was a bit of a nightmare for me, I was flummoxed by the pages and pages of instructions, and being up against the clock (and yes... being distracted by chatting) made it even more difficult. But I got there in the end, though perhaps not quite to the desired standard.
This is my terrified face. It says, why would you bother putting a welt pocket in a waistcoat? Do you have a tiny pocket watch to keep safe?!
The third challenge was my favourite of the lot, it was a brilliant day, and I was a proud member of #teampeacock. How we all came up with making birds completely separately to each other I have no idea! I didn't look too happy about it though did I?
You're making WHAT Matt?! Ha ha ha... reminds me of a certain squirrel...
I was so sorry to see Alex go, we motivated each other through the waistcoat challenge, I think we both felt like throwing in the towel once or twice. I'm so glad that the show portrayed her as she truly is, a fastidious sewer who believes in perfection in all things. What you didn't get much of a chance to see were her strong beliefs in sustainability. She has taught me a lot through her knowledge, if you want to learn more, check out her awesome blog: www.sewrendipity.com
And a final note.... Go Team Peacock!
I loved your peacock costume. I think any kid would have a blast wearing something like that. The waistcoat challenge was crazy, but they seem to like to throw down the gauntlet with Week 2. I remember in Series 1, the pattern challenge for the first week was a simple A-line skirt. The next week? A pair of men's tailored trousers in 4.5 hours!
ReplyDeleteI loved episode 2. It was very enjoyable to watch but I didn't envy you making that waistcoat. They kept mentioning it had 16 pieces - way more than necessary for a kid's waistcoat surely! They certainly didn't give you any breaks this season.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Peacockness! I did feel for you re the waistcoat challenge. I'm making a grown up one for Mr O right now and it's taking an age. Mostly because I have no faith in the end result having used satin... and incorporating tiny welts! Hats off to you for coping with the pressure in there. I had an insight as to how stressful it is!! Best of luck :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much to all of you. Just watched for a second time and loved seeing all those little details I missed the first time round. It was a hilarious episode, can't wait for next week now. Though it's going far too quickly!! Thanks again :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Deborah, l loved the blue patterned dress you wore for episode 2. What pattern did you use?
ReplyDeleteHello Tanya, I have a terrible confession. I bought this dress! I bought it before I started making my own clothes regularly and I love it. I hope you can forgive me ;-)
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