Sewing Bee Natter with Natasha McCarty Episode 2 Series 10

[@joysedgwick812]

Thank you Alastair for talking about the cost of the cricket whites chopped up and made into unwearable clothes; I was horrified by the waste too.

[@thecarjacful]

Great analysis and tips Alistair. Thought Don's skirt was so beautifully sewn. All the contestants did so well this week. Impressive with the fabrics they were using. Thanks guys for another great show 👍🏻 🧵🪡

[@julielangridge7900]

Just love listening to all your comments. What a waste with the cricket whites agree with Alistair as usual wholeheartedly. Thank you for your sewing tips which we get for free. Looking forward to next weeks discussion. 👍

[@valeriemitchell377]

Not sure I have a favourite yet. Some really good ideas from contestants. Sportswear not really me, but enjoyed the show. Love the sewing Bee natter, even got my husband hooked to it.

[@philipwaterman3457]

Yes Natasha that sun rise spoilt the fleece

[@joannamccarthy4352]

I'm so glad I found this offering a thorough review of the program. I was sorry to see Comfort leave as I think she had a lot more to offer. Looking forward to this week's review!

[@suethomas402]

Yes! The Cricket whites certainly looked like they had plenty of life left in them. And often the garments made in 90 minutes are not wearable. This challenge should not be wasteful! Don is an excellent sewist. His skirt was made beautifully. I guess he would have needed a simpler skirt so he had enough time to finish. Thank you again for taking the time to do these detailed vlogs. 👏

[@margaretgentry1486]

I agree with you Alistair about the cricket whites

[@elizabethporteous4346]

I love watching The Sewing Bee and really enjoy watching your Sewing Bee Natter. It's great to here all of your views on the latest show. I wish the programme producers would listen to your feedback. Thank you

[@shirleymilex7989]

I find your chat as interesting if not more than the show. I do sew but not clothes and find I feel like having a go. Thank you.

[@ginnysmith5688]

Love watching your bee chat/analysis. I always learn something new. Thanks 😊

[@imineijones4331]

Enjoy watching this more than the Bee itself! Bravo !

[@patriciafoord1024]

I really enjoy the chat....it is so refreshing getting all the feedback on the show....xx

[@AngelaTarrant-vq8pw]

I love hearing you feed back about sewing bee. Thank you for your tips .

[@jeantillotson4091]

Would love to learn more about the tapes used and on how to use them. Lots of tips from you all, this is as good as the actual show, we’ll done everyone.

[@adventuresofabookdragon4487]

I'm yet to make anything with a zip as they terrify me, but I like Alistairs tip about basting the zip first and may give that a try.

[@margaretgentry1486]

Thank you for all your comments. I really enjoy listening to your thoughts. Thank you

[@nettymade2024]

I agree..I learnt a lot from last week's show alone

[@suecrowder379]

Such generous giveaways, thank you Alistair

[@nettymade2024]

The Vlieseline tapes are fabulous...I use them all the time and have introduced my friend who has been dressmaking for years too.

[@kimbevan5614]

I love to listen to you guys, so much information. Thank you. I really agree with the dreadful waste of resources using the cricket whites, why not have an all white wedding challenge or a christening gown challenge. Until next week xx

[@TenBob]

Love that info on the fleece pocket from Alistair. Sewing under filming conditions must be very stressful. Great info sharing. Thank you all. 😎🍀💜

[@raymclaughlin2690]

I do love all your information and tips . Thank you Alistair for the tip on basting zips. I have always done this it also helps if matching block colours Really enjoying the discussion 👍

[@JanCurtis-b6f]

Another great chat, interesting to hear about the reason behind the white theme, agree about the cricket whites 😱

[@asadalua2398]

Love the practical tips you give in the videos. Happy to have the sewing bee and the natter back.

[@megfreeth4377]

I’m a sewer and can change a pattern a bit but I’m no designer, it’s supposed to be a sewing show, Not a design competition but it’s all about entertainment and setting ppl up to fail, not sure I like it much now seems mean somehow. Love all your comments and agree about the wasteful nature of the recycle challenge…… if you can call it recycling. Rant over lol

[@ClaireKinsley-uf9vr]

Really enjoyed the chat, thank you :)

[@m.Kenney]

Great show as always with brilliant tips, it’s having great people sharing the wisdom that helps me keep sewing. Thank you all.

[@sandramiller4522]

Love to listen to Alistair’s stories

[@fanp1188]

My favourite was the Jamaican leotard - and glittery!

[@debbiehill2647]

Thanks for the tip on basting a zip, I’ve never done this before

[@Pam-Butcher]

Never heard of these tapes, thanks for the education. Xx

[@philipwaterman3457]

Congratulations Sue on winning the comment giveaway

[@brendahook7717]

Learning a lot from you all, thanks

[@joyceeller9793]

I love the sewing bee. It's good entertainment. I don't always agree with the judges, but that's what it's all about.

[@hazeldonner1855]

I definitely agree with more tacking before sewing difficult areas. It would save time on unpicking and ruining the fabric. Starting to have my favourites but no one standing out just yet. ❤

[@philipwaterman3457]

I was impressed that Suzy had practiced her sports garment 7 times and I scored 10/10 for Georgie’s garment of the week. From Di

[@evaattfield8917]

Thanks Alistair loved your tips on zips .

[@SueGriffiths-f6c]

Alastair for judge!

[@donnaharvatt9808]

Alistair, you're beard looks fabulous, you look so handsome 😍

[@georginagowland6084]

Well that's got Sports Week out of the way. My exercise involves walking between my sewing machine and the ironing board with the occasional detour to the kettle.

[@lesleynoble-c8b]

I have a combined overlocker / cover stitch , never used the cover stitch . Kim you will have to help me. Lesley x

[@fanp1188]

Good luck with the move Natasha

[@eileenmcmanus443]

The facial hair really suits you Alistair, looking very hansom.

[@SueCopestake]

Once again, thank you for your comments on the latest episode. I agree with the total waste of the cricket kit, especially considering their supposed opinions about reusing and repurposing items. Will be interesting to see how this series progresses.

[@beckywall2049]

Have you any photos of the giant hat dress or white show piece Alistair?? Would be amazing to see 😊

[@nettymade2024]

Well said Kim..about the bondaweb..I was shouting at the screen Noooo.Also Gutterman have a stretch thread you can use now also

[@SusanNicholson-h9g]

I loved the Bee when it first started but think now it's a different type of show, entertainment and sewing comes second. Love listening to your comments though.

[@Lazydaisy646]

I agree. It's got a bit silly like all these " reality" shows tend to do .

[@fanp1188]

Sounds like a plan Alistair - tapes sound good

[@lesleynoble-c8b]

Loving this .makes me want to apply for next year. # token oap

[@fanp1188]

Final project white - that's the wedding gown on the catwalk

[@cherylhoulton3719]

Thought this weeks programme was very good. The sewing standard had really improved.

[@fanp1188]

Cover stitch machine is a very new machine name to me

[@JeanetteDodd-q3c]

My current winner would be Pasha, but I think Suzy’s style is what Esme likes so she could be a favourite?

[@RenaPlenderleith]

I hope Alex wins, love her work

[@JoanneHall-gl3py]

Love the chat and sewing tips. You should contact the BBC to put forward your follow up show! Any ideas on what it could be called? ‘Sewing Beehind the Scenes’ - see what I did there!

[@eileenseal8245]

I prefer listening to you guys and the advice, expertise and product knowledge you have as opposed to the scant attention to the quality of sewing on the show. Is it meant to be about the sewing or the showing (off). Asking for a friend 😂

[@BernadetteDillon-vo7ky]

How long in advance do the contestants get the final challenges

[@fanp1188]

Bondaweb is for hems when you're in a rush!

[@fanp1188]

Zips - I Always fix at the very bottom, then adjust to fit as it should be - I usually fit the bottom of the zip to the centre crotch seam

[@nettymade2024]

I am quite scared of my Coverstich ..I need to master it

[@philipwaterman3457]

I scored Georgie 7/10 for her fleece The transformation challenge really upsets me, perfectly good cricket clothes will all end up in the bin. From Di

[@suethomas402]

The BEE code doesn't work on Alistair's site at the moment! Thank you so much for doing these vlogs. Really appreciate your views. 🎉

[@HouseofAlistairLondon]

I will get this checked out xx

[@suethomas402]

@@HouseofAlistairLondon Thank you very much.

[@suethomas402]

Is the code valid on sale items please?

[@nettymade2024]

Alistair I use double sided tape to baste my zips in place..whats your thoughts on that ?

[@philipwaterman3457]

At the moment I’m for Pasha to win 😊 thank you all for the fun matter from Di

[@fanp1188]

Love Productions think it makes good TV...

[@fanp1188]

I wonder why they don't use paper to temporarily stabilise fabric whilst cutting and stitching

[@LizAnnetts-o1l]

I think a three machine pattern challenge is a bit much, sewing machine for the zips, overlocker for the seams and coverstitch for the hems, just time consuming and only week 2

[@JanetteFelton]

Love the chat, such a shame to destroy good cricket whites and not use the pads in a structured way at all. But heyho. Gives us someone to talk about.

[@fanp1188]

I suspect it will be the girl that works with the frills and her 8 dresses...

[@christineross1975]

I feel they should follow the pattern exactly in the Pattern Challenge, not add or take away anything.

[@dinkydi159]

I love the Sewing Bee but like all these types of tv shows we generally only get to see certain clips for the 'entertainment factor' as decided by the production team.

[@margaretgentry1486]

Where do I find Natasha info

[@HouseofAlistairLondon]

www.natashamakes.com

[@fanp1188]

Collars Always have to have some stabilisation

[@fanp1188]

Lucky or talented...🙂

[@fanp1188]

He did get whistled at, to pull him off the machine...

[@fanp1188]

Garment of the week had pieces that were folded over itself, that I don't think should have been folded like it was

[@tonishepherd7042]

I was shocked that the cricket whites were cut up to make into 11 unwearable garments. How is this better than landfill?

[@BernadetteDillon-vo7ky]

Love hearing your feedback. The transformation challenge is rather pointless. I don’t think it makes good viewing either

[@marionmathews9852]

I’m definitely going to check out Natasha’s site…..I love a bargain. I think that the Sewing Bee has moved away too much from what the show was about originally. I do still watch the program but find that I’m getting irritated by certain aspects of.

[@fanp1188]

Bake off is the same production company...

[@ParsnipsMum1]

I agree with the comments on wastefulness, it's uncomfortable viewing for a sewist to see that waste of sports wear that could be used by someone - and was going to be destroyed to be a garment worn by no one.

[@HaTer-xs8sh]

They should've used a dark mannequin to showcase the outfits made from the transformation challenge. Was so hard to see the complete design.

[@karenlawrence4117]

Hi. I find myself agreeing with Alistair about waste in general but regards the new jumpers I think a little differently - it is a once a year entertainment show. The Beeb spend money in far more controversial ways - sending celebrities on amazing international trips is one they repeat.

[@shirleypogson8237]

I do enjoy the show but do feel that the transformation challenge is a waste surely they would be better having a technique challenge of some sort and all use the same fabric etc to do it xxx

[@LyndaCormack-l3x]

After watching the second episode of the Bee, I re watched series one, WOW what a difference professionalism from the presenter as well as fun. New skills learnt by contestants - Fly zip, French seams. Why has the latest series become another poor reality show?

[@fanp1188]

Safety pin, if you're in real need

[@jacquigunnion3947]

Agree Marcus needs to stop making hats! Loved Patrick’s comment that this weeks one looked like it belonged in a sex shop!

[@MargaretRooney-qq4jx]

Why can’t they make something useful instead of wasting all the cricket clothes. Surely there are charities in the world that could have reused that equipment

[@GILLIANCOWELL-i6s]

In my opinion the cricket/recycle challenge is a waste of time/money/effort, no one would ever wear what they made, so much waste. Surely they could come up with a challenge. The transformation challenge has to go, not sewing more design. It’s too wasteful. Rant over! xx

[@marywaddell8927]

I enjoy the Sewing Bee but I'm not a fan of the transformation challenge Idon'tthink any of the items made could be worn, it would be better to have a recycle clothes challenge to upcycle old clothes.

[@sandrapaul298]

I enjoyed the programme but the transformation challenge seemed such a waste of kit.

[@lizlisle7361]

I think we should stop referring to Don and Janet's ages. No one knows the ages of the other contestants and their efforts aren't compared using that criterion. Judge Don and Janet on their sewing performance only or you're patronising them.

[@fanp1188]

Just caught with the show - not the greatest, but do think that this presenter is a Heck of a lot of better than the woman who's currently on parental leave. Hope he stays

[@barbarastokoe5319]

I was disappointed with this week.

[@helenroast4474]

I didn't enjoy the transformation challenge at all, such a waste!

[@eileenseal8245]

I just fail to see the point of the transformation challenge - nothing is wearable, desirable nor transformational. Turns a perfectly good garment into a rag bag. I hate it.