The Great British Sewing Bee (2013)
S7E9 1940s Week - Semi-Final
Episode Overview
Title: 1940s Week - Semi-Final Plot: In the semi-final episode hosted by Joe Lycett, the four remaining contestants journey back to the 1940s, aiming to capture the era’s blend of elegance and practicality through its fashion. The first challenge set by judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young requires the sewers to craft the iconic Oxford bags—loose-fitting trousers perfect for jitterbug dancing, yet challenging to construct. Next, in the Transformation Challenge, contestants must creatively repurpose old parachutes into stunning dresses inspired by wartime resourcefulness. Finally, for the Made to Measure challenge, they tackle Dior’s groundbreaking New Look, focusing on creating the dramatic hourglass silhouette that defined the decade.