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Amateur sewers compete to be crowned Britain’s most sensational seamster.

Amateur sewers compete to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young, hoping to be crowned Britain’s most sensational seamster.

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The Great British Sewing Bee: Series 7: Episode 5

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For children's week, the sewers' skills are tested by romper suits and raincoats.

For children's week, the sewers' skills are tested by romper suits, Under the Sea-themed fancy dress and raincoats for mini models.

Joe Lycett hosts as the eight remaining home sewers return to the nation’s most famous sewing room for children’s week. The garments might be tiny, but their fiddliness makes them a mammoth challenge to sew. 
 
To test the sewers’ dexterity, judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young kick off the Pattern Challenge with a classic for any toddler’s wardrobe – a romper suit. The task requires the sewers to combine tricky techniques, including crossover straps, an elasticated back and, most difficult of all, snap fastenings at the crotch.  
 
Next, in the Transformation Challenge, the sewers let their imaginations run wild, turning adult wet suits into Under the Sea-themed fancy dress for children. 
 
Finally, the Sewing Bee welcomes mini models for the Made to Measure challenge, which is to make a child’s raincoat. These must be well fitted, allowing enough movement for jumping up and down in muddy puddles, whilst also being fully waterproof.  Who will win Garment of the Week, and who will stumble, becoming the fifth sewer to leave the Great British Sewing Bee?

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Joe Lycett hosts as 12 talented home sewers create beautiful garments.

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