Sara Pascoe returns to the sewing room with 12 new hopefuls fora brand new series of The Great British Sewing Bee.In weekone, judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young challenge the sewersto prove their ability to create shape. First up, the PatternChallenge sees them crafting a tie-front blouse, using gathersto add volume.Next, in the 90-minute TransformationChallenge, circle skirts are reimagined into brand newgarments.Finally, the Made-to-Measure challenge tests theirskills with pleats as they design a perfectly shaped dress.Onesewer will impress and earn Garment of the Week, but foranother, it's the end of the road as they leave the sewingroom for good.
