Sewing Bee 2026 Episode 7 Patterns and Fabrics

Week 7 of The Great British Sewing Bee 2026 brought serious drama, sparkle and 70s disco style! ✨ In this video, we’re rounding up sewing patterns, fabrics, techniques and tutorials inspired by this week’s challenges — from Madonna-style corsetry and precision topstitching to fabulous flares, halternecks, velvet and metallic fabrics. 🛍️ SHOP THE PATTERNS, FABRICS & SUPPLIES FEATURED Pattern Challenge – Madonna-inspired bra Vogue 1938 – statement top pattern https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Satin backed crepe https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collec... Bra & lingerie making supplies https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collec... Boning https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collec... Stitch in the ditch feet https://www.sewessential.co.uk/search... 🪩 MADE TO MEASURE – 70s DISCO-INSPIRED SEWING PATTERNS & FABRICS We’ve picked out patterns inspired by the Bees’ fabulous Made to Measure looks, plus some more wearable 70s-inspired options and a few of our favourite retro designs. Heather-inspired McCall’s 8368 – knit tops & trousers https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Ponte Roma fabric https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collec... Cadiz lightweight cotton elastane jersey – lime https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Adele-inspired Vogue 1974 – trousers https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Gabardine fabric https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collec... Simplicity 8655 – Mimi G high-waisted trousers & tie top https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Black & white spot print woven fabric https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Emma-inspired Style Arc Summer Cover-Up https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Abstract print viscose woven fabric – cobalt https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Anna-inspired Sew Over It Hazel Trousers https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Abstract print viscose woven fabric – petrol https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Simplicity 9784 – knit tops https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Soft jersey knit fabric https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collec... Beth-inspired New Look 6582 – trousers, top & clutch https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Velvet fabric https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collec... McCall’s 8329 – swimsuit pattern https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Rebecca-inspired Vogue 2021 – one-shoulder dress & trousers https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... 🌼 MORE 70s SEWING PATTERN FAVOURITES Simplicity 8013 – vintage 1970s dresses https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Medium weight crepe fabric https://www.sewessential.co.uk/collec... Simplicity 9793 – wrap halter dress https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Metallic jersey – black, gold & silver https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... McCall’s 8358 – vintage wrap dress https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... Floral print lyocell woven fabric – sage https://www.sewessential.co.uk/produc... 🧵 SEWING TUTORIALS How to stitch in the ditch    • Stitch in the Ditch How To   How to sew with sequins    • Top Tips for Sewing with Sequin Fabric   How to sew with velvet https://www.sewessential.co.uk/blogs/... 💌 JOIN THE SEW ESSENTIAL NEWSLETTER Get new sewing patterns, inspiration, tutorials, offers and our latest Sewing Bee picks straight to your inbox: https://www.sewessential.co.uk/pages/... 👍 If you enjoyed the video, please give it a like and subscribe for more sewing pattern inspiration, fabric ideas, tutorials and Great British Sewing Bee sewing inspiration. #GreatBritishSewingBee #SewingBee #SewingPatterns #SewingInspiration #Dressmaking 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Vogue 1938 02:58 Vogue 1869 03:59 Style Arc Summer Cover-Up 04:53 New Look 6582 06:10 McCall's 8329 07:01 Vogue 1974 07:21 Mimi G 8655 09:17 McCall's 8368 11:08 Sew Over It Hazel Trousers 11:32 Simplicity 9784 12:34 Simplicity 8013 13:14 Simplicity 9793 14:02 McCall's 8358