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Well……Quarterfinal day arrived! Would I see it to the semi finals!?!
First up was a boned bodice. I decided on a navy blue brocade and did my very best sewing !
Unfortunately, the bias binding in the haberdashery just was not right! It was the wrong shade of navy and I just felt it would really spoil my beautiful sewing! I decided to make my own! Have a look at my sewing…..I just needed half an hour to get that bias on and it would be beautiful……oh and add the ringlet!!
I just could not manage to let the perfectionist sewing in me go! Even in a competition!
Next up was a structured power suit to refashion.
I had great fun with Claudia as we discussed the pockets as epaulettes!
But it wasn’t what Patrick and May wanted…..again!
All I could do after this was laugh and laugh and laugh….in my head I could just see my Tom at the Christmas dinner table!
Finally …..a kilt! Actually….our interpretation of a kilt. I went for The Linton made from Linton Tweed, with diamanté buckles and flower kilt pin.
Neil’s kilt was the most amazing sewing I have ever seen! Well done to him!
I really liked my kilt too but knew my time had come to leave #GBSB….
I was so happy to leave with Ryan. He is amazing and I know he will achieve his ambitions. Good luck Ryan.
I was soooo happy with the comments lovely May made about me. She said she would miss my bubbly personality. My Mum and Dad were really proud about this! Haha, I think they think they have done a good job now!
Lisa at WT Fabrics made the obligatory Best Bits collage for me.
Plus a bonus…best bits….
Thanks Lisa, she also blogs here.
Most dedicated fan……….? Ouch!
And lovely Lauren (@StoryLauren) made me another picture!
What else happened this week?
I was in our local paper once again, with a brilliant article. I have had such amazing support from the people in the North East. Read the full article here.
The children took my eviction very well! Just one little boy in Foundation Stage (aged 4) crying when I was named!
I sat with a Y1 (aged 5 ) little girl on Thursday lunchtime. She said to me…..” Miss Gledhill, are you in the Sewing Bee tonight?”
“Yes” I said “are you going to watch it?”
“Yes” she said “are you going after school?” Awwwwww!
So, that’s it folks! I have really loved being a tv star(!) and it has been a great and very uplifting experience. I hope everyone will want to sew now!
Thank you for your support!
Amanda 🐝
linnyjcreations said:
OMG Amanda!!!!! I haven’t read your blog for ages and today I discover that you are a TV star. My sewing buddy is a sewing star on the BBC. Hope you are well.I will read all your blogs now and catch up on things. Cheers Linny your No1 Aussie fan. 🙂
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Amanda said:
Hahahahaha, hope you have watched them! They are on YouTube. My fav is Episode 3!!! X
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linnyjcreations said:
I will watch them on youtube for sure. My weekend must do activity. So proud of you.
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linnyjcreations said:
What was really wonderful was actually hearing your voice for the first time. We talk lots via the web but to actually hear your voice for the first time was magical. I had never thought about this until now.
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Amanda said:
Hahahahaha I know!! It’s really funny isn’t it! ?? Enjoy! X
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Barbara said:
Sorry you left, your sewing is fab, havent seen this episode yet here in Aus but have loved watching your sewing adventures in the previous 3.
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Amanda said:
Thanks Barbara! 🐝
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claire93 said:
watching you on GBSB has been inspirational Amanda! I’ve even been watching previous series too lol. I loved your blue corset, it would have been gorgeous if you’d had time to finish.
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Amanda said:
Thanks Claire! I had forgotten how beautiful it was! I do remember saying it is the best thing I have ever sewn! 🐝
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CurlsnSkirls said:
Also got a bit worried when you started that self binding, but given colour choices, would have done the same. That gorgeous fabric, and all your beautiful seaming would have been ruined with mismatched trim. Will also miss watching you on the programmes.
This work you & the children are helping with in Uganda is terrific! Well done you, both on the programme, and for teaching and helping so many others! xxx del
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Amanda said:
So glad everyone sees where I am coming from! Lol we are all perfectionist sewists! We just don’t want to look homemade!
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springystitches said:
Well done on your GBSB achievements! There are many things that you made that you should be very proud of and making the perfect garment cannot (and should not)be rushed! It won’t quite be the same watching it without you but those of us that follow your blog now know what your voice sounds like – it’s as if we know you a little more personally now! Happy sewing – at your pace! 🙂
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Emmely said:
The moment I saw you making your own bias tape I thought “nooooo, don’t do that!” Ah well, I thought it was great to be able to see and hear you!
Right now I think Neil is going to win, he’s been quite consistent throughout the show so far and has been turning out so many great things. Yes, that kilt was awesome, I really can’t believe how he did that in the time you had.
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zibergirl said:
It was great fun watching you on the show. I loved that you stuck to your guns about trying to perfect your garments, but too too bad you ran out of time. Keep sewing and maybe now that you know how the show works you could do an online version! I’d love to be a contestant. 😉 I’m looking forward to seeing all of your makes this year. I’m sure they will be excellent!
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Amanda said:
That would be fun! I will investigate! Not sure it is allowed tho!
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navybluethreads said:
I’m totally with Thimberlina! Oh well, who wants to sew to a deadline anyway?! Who’s your top tip to win? Or are you not allowed to comment!? 😉
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Amanda said:
Not allowed to comment!!
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sewdooley said:
Sorry to see you leave the bee, I can’t imagine trying to sew under the time restraints What a great article on how you are inspiring the children at your school.
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Amanda said:
Thank you! Don’t worry it was fine!!!!! 😃
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Maison Bentley Style said:
You were an absolute star and pure joy to watch..I can’t believe how hight the standard is this year..and what they are making you make!!! Am still going to send you questions for my blog!! xxx
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Amanda said:
Ok! Need to run them through BBC so perhaps after Final?? X
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Maison Bentley Style said:
Absolutely no problem..we’re going to miss you tomorrow! xxx
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Amanda said:
I know! Children at school say no longer watching! Lol viewing figures be down!?!
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Amanda said:
Did you get espadrilles email!?!
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Maison Bentley Style said:
No!!?!!
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Amanda said:
I sent you an email! Been waiting months to send it! Lol maybe had wrong email address. Will you send me it? sewdeputy@gmail.com thanks
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Maison Bentley Style said:
Please, please send it to me again, I’m utterly intrigued! xxx
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Amanda said:
Have sent!
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Clarinda Kaleidoscope said:
You can really see from the close-ups how gorgeous your corset was – well done you!
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Amanda said:
Thanks Clarinda! Yes, camera shots are good! 🐝
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lovelucie1 said:
The GBSB has been especially good to watch this time, watching your progress. I think you were incredibly brave and produced some lovely stuff. Well done.
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Amanda said:
Thank you lucie🐝
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jennifersews said:
I cant believe you guys had to sew a kilt!! SAY WHA?!?! haha. I enjoyed watching your progress on the GBSB and looking forward to seeing what crops up on your blog next 🙂
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Amanda said:
Thank you!🐝
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Red Point Tailor said:
It is not easy sewing on time .. you have done such a great job. I admire all of you.
I love the fabric you choose to make your bodice. I am sure I will see here more of your wonderful creations 🙂 Keep on sewing!
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Amanda said:
Thank you!🐝
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lisaw43 said:
Well done Amanda – you handled the whole experience with class, humour, smiles and calmness. Mostly 😉
I do think that your corset was beautifully sewn but by this stage of the competition, May & Patrick do seem to pick up on the faults more….sometimes at the cost of overlooking beautiful sewing. Apart from the bias binding, your corset was beautiful and perfectly fitted. Such a shame! But you did amazingly and I have loved reading these episode reviews. I’m watching the last 2 episodes but it won’t be the same without you!! Lisa xxxx
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Amanda said:
Thank you Lisa! 🐝🐝🐝
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Beth said:
Sorry to see you go but I think you had an amazing, fun time! I love the fabric you chose for your corset. LOL at your fan’s tattoo 😀
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Amanda said:
Hahaha, someone just found it! Looks painful!
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Dreaming of Avonlea said:
You were so great Amanda, it won’t be the same without you! I loved your corset! Well done, and looking forward to seeing all you do on here now instead!
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Amanda said:
Thank you! Obviously lots of non lappy bias binding! Hahaha 🐝
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Thimberlina said:
Won’t be the same watching it now and not been able to cheer you on. ✂️😀✂️
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Amanda said:
😥😥😥😰😰😰😞😞
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