January Knit Picks & Great British Sewing Bee News

January may have been dark and cold, but as always your makes brought warmth, colour and style!

We love seeing all your makes so please keep your pictures coming and don't forget to tag us on Instagram (@girlcharleeuk) or email us your pics (sales@girlcharlee.co.uk).

Item: Freya Top from Stretch by Tilly and the Buttons

By: @wendy_stitch

Fabric: Teal Charcoal Vintage Stripe Brushed Jersey Spandex Blend Knit Fabric 

Item: Avery Leggings by Helen's Closet

By: @sewing_in_spain

Fabric: Black/Grey Space Dyed Solid Double Brushed Jersey Spandex Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Self Drafted Top

By: @traceysymonds11

Fabrics: Heather Cocoa Jersey Sweatshirt Fleece Knit Fabric

Item: Astoria Top by Seamwork

By: @sallifer

Fabric: Olive Green Solid French Terry Blend Knit Fabric
(see all colours HERE)

Item: Frankie Dress by Tessuti

By: @eirenepaulidou

Fabric: Muted Red Floral on Heather Burgundy French Terry Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Freya Top from Stretch by Tilly and the Buttons

By: @fabric.habit

Fabric: Dark Fuchsia Pink Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric
(see all colours HERE)

Item: Hollyburn Skirt by Sewaholic Patterns

By: @wis_g

Fabric: Metallic Copper Matte Faux Vegan Leather Fabric
(see all colours HERE)

Item: Joni Dress from Stretch by Tilly and the Buttons

By: @cham.west

Fabric: Sakura Butterfly Floral on Poppy Red Cotton Spandex Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Astoria Top by Seamwork

By: @marie_stitchedup

Fabric: Mustard Yellow Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric
(see all colours HERE) 

Item: Belted Sweater by Digital Pattern Library

By: @englishgirlathome

Fabric: Peacock Blue Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric
(see all colours HERE)

Item: Vogue V8825 Bishop Sleeve Dress

By: @dragonflysouldesigns

Fabric: Hot Coral Solid Ponte de Roma Fabric 
(see all colours HERE)

Item: Halifax Hoodie by Hey June Handmade

By: @sewing_in_spain

Fabric: Heather Cocoa Jersey Sweatshirt Fleece Knit Fabric
(see all colours HERE)

Item: Self drafted amazing outfit!

By: Alice Crane

Fabric: Metallic Silver Faux Vegan Leather Fabric
(see all colours HERE)

Item: Martha Dress by Tilly and the Buttons

By: @wendy_stitch

Fabric: True Red Solid Ponte de Roma Fabric

Item: Gable Top by Jennifer Lauren Vintage

By: @jojobrookeflattery

Fabric: Red Dots on Navy Blue Cotton Spandex Blend Knit Fabric

More information has come out ahead of the first episode which is on BBC2 at 9.00pm on Tuesday 12th Feb.  Click the image below to read profiles of all the contestants.

We wish all the contestants the best of luck and can't wait to see them all in action, alongside Patrick, Esme and Joe!

Angeline Murphy, former contestant on Season 4 of the BBC’s ‘Great British Sewing Bee’, will also be hosting a brand-new Instagram Live series called 'The Backstitch', where she catches up with other former contestants from the show to get their views on the latest episodes in the new series of the much loved ’GBSB’.  

To kick it off this Tuesday 5th January at 9pm, Angeline will be joined by last year’s Great British Sewing Bee Winner Charlotte Newland to discuss all things Sewing Bee related as well as get her predictions for this year’s contestants and tasks.

To join in on the Instagram Live series and pose your questions to Charlotte and Angeline, all you need to do is follow Angeline (@angelinemurphydesign) on Instagram and watch the live chat this coming Tuesday 5th January from 9pm.

Don’t worry if you cannot tune in every week, Angeline will be sharing it on her facebook page, Youtube and Instagram TV Channel.

Keep sharing your pics via Instagram/Facebook/Twitter (don't forget to tag @girlcharleeuk or #girlcharleeuk), or email us sales@girlcharlee.co.uk. 

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Happy Sewing!

~ Mark & The Girl Charlee Team