The quarter-finals turned up the heat as the five remaining sewers channelled their inner divas, drawing inspiration from legends like Elton John and Mariah Carey.

First up was the Pattern Challenge, where judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young took a page from Tina Turner’s playbook. The sewers were tasked with recreating her iconic fringed dress, complete with layers of swishing, swaying fringe. The workshop buzzed with excitement as sequins flew and creativity soared.

We love the idea of sewing with fringing - if this also caught your eye you could use our pre-fringed deadstock fabric Vita Stripe Fringed Cotton - Black.

Vita Stripe Fringed Cotton - Black

Next, the Transformation Challenge brought a twist, imagining divas on their day off—but make it fabulous! The sewers crafted comfy yet stylish animal print ensembles, proving that off-duty doesn’t mean off-glamour.

At Fabric Godmother HQ - we love animal print! We think leopard print is a neutral - it just works with everything. In honour of this challenge, we've picked out our favourite leopard print fabrics.

Wyld Leopard Print Stretch Denim - Chocolate

Carmel Leopard Viscose Crepe - Natural

Martha Animal Print Viscose & Linen - Smoke Grey

The grand finale, the Made to Measure challenge, allowed the sewers to go all out by designing stage outfits for their favourite divas. From the power-packed presence of Beyoncé to the eccentric flair of Lady Gaga, the runway sparkled with show-stopping creations.

We've picked out our favourite Diva style dress patterns!

Puff and Pencil Keyhole Dress PDF (Beginner)

Lydia Naomi Bubble Frock & Top PDF (Intermediate)

Pattern Fantastique Mersis Dress & Top (Intermediate)

Finally - if you are looking for some extra special fabrics for your problem - then have a look at the 'Couture Deadstock' section of our website here! All these fabrics have been sourced from a high end designers with a history of dressing celebrities and royalty - perfect for Diva garments!

This episode was a feast for the eyes, filled with dazzling designs and fierce competition as the sewers stitched their way closer to the semi-finals.