In this episode, we're delighted to be joined by past Great British Sewing Bee contestant, author and dressmaker Chinelo Bally. We chatted to Chinelo about rediscovering her creativity, her sewing inspirations and what it's really like to be on the Sewing Bee. Plus she shares some brilliant tips for novice sewers!
Chinelo is the author of two books about dressmaking: Freehand Fashion and Sew Chinelo, both published by Pavilion.
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Projects of the week
This week, Sarah's getting arty and is feeling inspired by Alys Paterson's gouache butterfly art project. To make this project, you need to paint butterflies onto paper, then cut them out and fold them in half before sticking them to a sheet of paper. This creates a fantastic 3D effect! It would be a fun project to do with children too.
Zoe has been exploring our collection of rock painting ideas and is looking forward to trying them all out with her children.
One good thing
Sarah has been getting into the BBC series Great British Menu. She finds it very relaxing to watch the skilled chefs at work.
Meanwhile, Zoe is still loving her socks knitting project! She loves it so much that it's her one good thing for a second episode running.
Chinelo is really into making shirts at the moment and has enjoyed trying different kinds of shirt. She's particularly loving shirt dresses. "They're so easy to style!" she says.
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Photography by Claire Pepper.
Sew Chinelo by Chinelo Bally is out now in the UK (Pavilion, £20)
