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Episode 9

It’s the semi-final, and in the way of a place in the final stand a set of challenges inspired by three icons: Balenciaga, Gaultier and Chanel.

Kiell Smith-Bynoe welcomes the four semi-finalists into the sewing room as the judges set three challenges inspired by design icons.

First up, master pattern cutter Cristobal Balenciaga is the inspiration for the Pattern Challenge, as the sewers recreate a version of one of his dresses.

In the Transformation Challenge, taking the lead from the iconic Jean Paul Gaultier, the sewers are given a pile of neck ties and tasked with using them to create a brand new garment.

Finally, in the Made to Measure, Coco Chanel is in the spotlight as the sewers get the chance to scour her long career to find a style to make an outfit inspired by her work.

Four remaining sewers, three challenges, but one will miss out on a place in the final.

7 months left to watch

57 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Kiell Smith-Bynoe
Judge Esme Young
Judge Patrick Grant
Director Ivan Youlden
Executive Producer Tom Davies
Executive Producer Richard McKerrow
Series Producer Rebecca Cray
Production Manager Fin O'Riordan
Line Producer Nina McIntosh
Line Producer Euan McRae
Production Company Love Productions

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