The Great British Sewing Bee has become stitched into the fabric of the nation

Every Wednesday evening for the past ten weeks, I have religiously phoned my 91-year-old mother to remind her that our favourite programme is on. She then writes a note telling herself to be in front of the TV screen at 9pm sharp. Like five million viewers nationwide, we were utterly hooked on The Great British … Read more

Doctor on coronavirus front line is crowned the winner of BBC sewing bee 

I’ve got the title all sewn up! Doctor on coronavirus front line is crowned the winner of BBC sewing bee Hospital consultant Clare Bradley, 38, claimed the Great British Sewing Bee title She won the show after ten weeks of sewing tasks that were filmed last autumn Her 1930s-inspired red evening gown was the garment … Read more

Great British Sewing Bee favourite Nicole Akong counts fashion icon Amal Clooney among her clientele

Favourite to win Great British Sewing Bee is a jewellery designer who counts fashion icon Amal Clooney among her clientele Nicole Akong is the favourite to win the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee this week The mother-of-three will take part in the final of the popular show on Wednesday Alma Clooney was spotted wearing Miss … Read more

Woman who quit job in high fashion spends six days a week sewing homemade face masks

Fashion designer once headhunted by Arcadia reveals she’s now spending six days a week sewing homemade face masks for friends and family – and has made ‘at least 300’ so far Amanda Riley, from West London, teaches online sewing classes from her home Had quit jobs for high-end Italian brand and fast fashion company in Hong … Read more