Sabrina Grant presents as a team of expert crafters transform unused objects into contemporary and functional items.
Chia-Yu arrives with a replica post box – an item from her wedding. She is originally from Taiwan, where a wedding day tradition sees guests post money and gifts into a box for the happy couple. Ten years later, she and her husband can’t decide what to do with it. Metalwork specialists Titch and Leigh pitch ideas that will turn the post box into a functional and treasured possession.
Kay brings in a battered-looking armchair that belonged to her grandad. It was the chair he always sat in, but now because of its sorry state, it’s where people sit when they have run out of other chairs. Master upholsterer Alex has an idea to transform the chair into a multi-purpose piece of furniture that will also reflect Kay’s family history.
Carpentry expert Shelley has her work cut out when Allan and Yvette bring in an old church pew. It was a gift from Yvette’s mum and came from the church where they got married. It has been lying neglected in the garden, but Shelley is determined to bring it back to life as something the couple can enjoy together.
And seamstress and designer Chinelo has the challenge of transforming a piece of traditional Jamaican fabric. Ava has had it in her wardrobe for years and would love it to be out and on show, as it isn’t just an important part of her cultural heritage - it was a present from her mum, who still lives in Jamaica. Chinelo is determined to transform the fabric into something Ava will love when it’s finally revealed. Show less