My outfit for episode one of the Great British Sewing Bee. Top with so many adjustments the pattern pieces are practically sellotape, and my first me-made jeans!
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Especially up against such gorgeous creations.
I made a swimsuit. What was I thinking?! Well, I was thinking that my perfect summer day would involve a swim. So why not?! People asked was I nervous about being in a swimsuit on national TV. I was, but it’s just a body and we all have them. I loved that they included the ‘nod’ to my dad. I shed a wee tear last night when I saw the photo on screen. The photo in the bus was us on our way to filming! 11 talented sewists, and me. 11 people I’m thrilled to now call my friends. The last photo is my multicoloured suitcase full of clothes that I brought for episode one…! 🤣
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My name is Emma. I’m originally from Northern Ireland but now live in Midlothian with my husband, my two kids and my dog. I’m a classical soprano, so my job sometimes looks and sounds like this (or this).
I learned to sew as a teenager (no photos of that!) but I abandoned it for a while. Three years ago, @sew_sleep_deprived encouraged me to start sewing again and I’ve been making all my clothes ever since. I love it because I can make unique garments that fit.
When I’m not singing or sewing, I’ll be found swimming at the reservoir, or climbing (badly) at my local indoor bouldering wall.
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I am one of the twelve hopeful sewers competing in BBC’s The Great British Sewing Bee! Starts Tuesday 14th July, BBC One at 8pm. Tune in!
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None fewer than the hats I wear for Edinburgh International Festival. I am excited to be the inaugural Associate Opera Artist with the amazing D and P department, headed up by @carodonald As such, I write and deliver education projects, having just completed a joyous run of workshops on Verdi’s ‘A Masked Ball’ which we delivered to 16 secondary schools in Edinburgh.
On Friday I was part of an incredible panel for a Discover Music session with senior students from all over Edinburgh, and got to hear the fabulous @nickybenedettiofficial play and talk to the students about her career.
I’m also extremely excited to join the star studded cast of Strauss’ Elektra as part of @edintfest 2026.
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My favourite make of May was this @stylearc Belle Woven Dress.
Fabric from @1stforfabrics I love the shirring at the back – keeps it comfy!
And ice cream buttons!
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a trip to Glyndebourne in @closetcorepatterns Pauline;
a couple of colourful (!) self drafted dresses;
a bikini made from POD @minervadotcom fabric for a gorgeous swim at the Reservoir;
Jim overalls (again) with a top from the big four (can’t remember which one);
and matching mummy daughter outfits (self drafted for daughter!)
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I’ve been a bit busy with work, so haven’t maybe posted as much as I might have. I started sewing because I couldn’t find clothes in the shops that fit me. It has been a game changer. Rather than trying to change my body to fit the clothes, I’m making the clothes to fit my body. I highly recommend it!!
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Being an open water swimmer, I wanted a photo to show my love of the water, and also to link in with a forthcoming recital programme. Lee is a fellow swimmer too, so we had a dry run in a field near our house, and then went to our regular swim spot at Glencorse Reservoir.
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