This week on "The Great British Sewing Bee," Kiell Smith-Bynoe welcomed our four semi-finalists for three exciting challenges inspired by design legends. With only three spots in the final, the competition was fierce.

First up, they tackled the Pattern Challenge, recreating a dress by the masterful Cristobal Balenciaga. They had to follow the instructions carefully as the pattern pieces were interesting shapes. If this has left you thinking about other unique ways of pattern drafting, we've picked some patterns that will challenge your idea of garment creation! 

Trend Patterns Knot Front Dress PDF (Beginner)

Pattern Fantastique Harmonic Set: Top & Skirt (Intermediate)

Pattern Cutting Deconstructed Chameleon Dress and Victoriana Sleeve PDF (Beginner)

Next, in the Transformation Challenge, they channelled Jean Paul Gaultier, turning neckties into brand new garments. We loved Pascha's asymmetric dress  - you could recreate something similar with the Trend Patterns Bias T-Shirt Dress PDF (Intermediate)

Trend Patterns Bias T-Shirt Dress PDF (Intermediate)

Finally, the Made to Measure challenge spotlighted Coco Chanel, with sewers crafting outfits inspired by her iconic style. We've picked some of our favourite Chanel inspired fabrics for your inspiration, and if you loved Pascha's bias-cut evening dress as much as we did, we think you could re-create it with this pattern! 

Bardot ECOVERO™ Viscose Satin - Black

Sew Love Patterns Springe Dress PDF (Intermediate)

Other Chanel inspired fabrics for your makes:

Petunia Silk Crepe de Chine - Ivory

Corrie Check Cotton Boucle - Black and White

Yolanda Silk Jacquard - Black

Happy Sewing!