I had another busy and exciting week! The highlight being a live interview at my local radio station… STAR RADIO
I had a chat with Anth and Ruth about the programme on air and then got a photo opportunity. When I went in the studio the first thing Ruth said was…” I love your coat”. I had worn my lace trench coat because when I was interviewed for the news the week before, I was telling her all about it.
I absolutely loved Episode 3 it was so funny.
First up…..
I really thought I would get extra credit for using the original bias binding foot! Bad move!
I love May’s face when I confessed to the flappy bias!
And my response to the comments on the judging
Next challenge…
Finally, The Grace ….
My favourite part of the episode…
I had some great support from social media this week…
and look at this amazing drawing…. by Lauren @StoryLauren. Thanks Lauren!
Do you remember Jenni from the other series 2? Jenni now has her own column/ blog for Sew Magazine and she is very supportive! Thanks Jenni! Here is her latest update.
Jenni’s Blog is here!.
And I am in the book! Available now!
Lisa at WT made the ‘Best Bits’ collage……. Thanks Lisa! And well done for managing to put an audio of me singing along with Claudia on Twitter!
And a fan photo…. the Manager in Betty’s!
Are you waiting for Episode 4….. tomorrow BBC2 at 8pm…here is a sneak peak!
Wonky Factor: 8/8 and 3/8 not bad! And my pink coat was in quite a few shots!
Gets me into The QUARTERFINALS!!
Amanda🐝💝
Sew Deputy 
Fully enjoying watching you on GBSB. Hope you make it through to next week and beyond!
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Thank you! Not long to finding out……..🐝
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Thanks for posting the sneaky peek preview of the GBSB tonight – can’t wait! I’m really enjoying watching your progress and I loved the pussy bow blouse that you made last week. Mind you, I think the corset challenge would be my worst nightmare! Good luck – I’ll be cheering you on (as usual) from the sofa! 🙂
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Great! Thank you! 🐝🐝🐝
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ooooh well done Amanda, just watched episode 3 and see that you’re through to the next stage!
Your “sound of music’ skirt was gorgeous.
I’m loving watching the programme.
Also, had a good giggle seeing you all with your 1950s Singers lol. Bet you’re relieved you didn’t have to sew the sheer blouse on that 🙂
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Hahaha! Yes, imagine! 🐝
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I thought it was really smart of you to add the bow and neckthing (not sure what to call it…) to the skirt. I feel it’s those kinds of extra’s that they usually go for in the refashioning challenge.
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Yes, maybe! I loved the singing with Claudia bit too. A good make! 🐝
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I have just ordered myself the new GBSB book as a Birthday present. Loved your Eiffel Tower fabric top, I have seen that at my local shop and am very tempted to buy a metre or two !
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Do it! X🐝
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Fantastic! I love how happy and smiling you are on the GBSB! Everyone seems so nice and friendly — just love it! I can’t wait to see what you make next week! BTW: I (as probably a ton of other people!) can’t wait to make a walkaway dress! I’ve had that pattern for ages, but have never cut into it.
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Me too! Not sure I will !!! Lol !!
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Enjoyed reading this, specially after seeing the episode. May have to add that hat pattern to my collection – they all look great! Was so glad to find it’s available – thank you! xx
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Thanks Del! So glad you are managing to watch it! 🐝🐝
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Loved you on last episode. I was taken by the Eiffel tower bow top you were wearing👏👏
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Thank you…..and matching earrings and espadrilles!! Haha🐝
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I loved your skirt. Very floral lol but the belt was super and was really the icing on the cake. You’ve been having an amazing time with all these radio shows and fans etc etc!
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Haha, you mean the two fans! Hahaha thank you xx
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Episode 3 has been my favorite so far. We share the same fashion icons. With all that pressure you still stay so cheery, even singing! I look forward to each episode and wonder how big the increase is sales of sewing machines and fabric is after each show is broadcast? There will be a whole new generation of singing sewers.
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Let’s hope so! The children are school are all inspired so let’s hope it continues nationally!! I ❤️episode 3. Still laughing so much about the boat, the singing , the banter! Funny! 🐝 thank you!
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Love this post! I adore these round ups, they make my week! 🙂
I’m still laughing at managing to get that audio clip out into the world. All laughing aside…..you have a lovely singing voice. What’s next? The X-Factor,or the Voice? 😉 Ha ha! Looking forward to seeing you on the telly again tomorrow night! YAY! xxxxx
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Wooooooo!! Great fun! You are an iCT genius! 🐝
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You did so well on this episode Amanda, well done! I’ll be expecting a discount at Betty’s on our imaginary jaunt with Thimberlina now 😉
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Could you get to Dewsbury?? On April 8th?? Hahaha might happen without a Betty’s!! 🐝
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Just had to google Dewsbury! No idea where it was… Could be a bit of a trek, but maybe a Summer holiday jaunt… What’s happening on the 8th?
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We are going to a few fabric shops and a coffee! Don’t worry, perhaps we could arrange closer to you in the summer hols?!? Yeah! Would ❤️that!
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Now that sounds like a plan, especially if I have plenty of notice (so kids can go to M and D’s- kids and fabric shopping = not much fun!) Don’t mind where…
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Great! Will look forward to that!
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Gutted last night! 😦 You did so well Amanda, those time limits sound awfully stressful. Well done for sticking to your own instincts and ways of doing things. If you’d have had more time you’d have do e just as well 🙂
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Home sewing has to be as good as RTW I think! So I know my garments weren’t dog eared etc! Haha I hope we get them back!! Rumour has it we might after transmission!!
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You would have been so good at next week’s lace challenge too. Be great if you get your pieces back, feels like they should belong to you as you put all the effort in.
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Just catching up on my backlog of blog reading…..I’ve not been able to go near my computer cos of the tears after watching last nights episode. sob sob. So sad to see you go.
How about looking finding somewhere in the middle of everyone….or is that Dewsbury?? haha only kidding. really would be good to have a meet up and a proper chin wag. If we plan in well in advance we should be able sort it out.
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Dewsbury is good with me! As can see family afterwards! Let’s do it!
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We can have another inSummer hols with Teresa! Navy blue threads!
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She’s only in Manchester…..there’s trains direct to Dewsbury every hour!
C’mon Teresa….!!!! x
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Or what about manchester next time….I’ve not been shopping there (only drinking!!)
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Was further for me. Went to meet Bees there in Sept. Had to get train!
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we need to head up north a bit, or what about York, can’t think of anywhere further up before we get to you. x
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Honest, Dewsbury is good with me! And we can discuss next venue then! Lol
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Your round up post is great! I loved your refashion skirt last week – looking forward to see what you make this week! 🙂
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Thank you…its a kilt!!!! Well, my interpretation!! 🐝
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Congratulations. I love your round ups. The best bit is how much fun you all seem to have despite the stress you are all under.
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Thank you! 🐝
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