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Episode 4

It's international week, and the sewers make Breton tops, transform sarongs into a new garment and take inspiration from Frida Kahlo.

Joe Lycett hosts as the nine remaining sewers go global, taking on garments and techniques from around the world. First, they must follow a pattern as judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young ask them to make a French Breton top. Horizontal stripes must be perfectly matched, the wide-set boat neck must lie completely flat, and the fiddly button placket must be expertly constructed.

Next up, it鈥檚 the Transformation Challenge, with the sewers taking on sarongs. These colourful cloths must be transformed into a brand new outfit in just 90 minutes, making imaginative use of the distinctive, bold print.

For their final challenge, the Made to Measure, the sewers make outfits inspired by the life and art of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Known as much for her personal style as her vivid artwork, the sewers must use Kahlo as their inspiration while creating a modern garment that fits their model perfectly. Who will ace this creative brief and win Garment of the Week, and who will have to leave the sewing room?

5 months left to watch

59 minutes

Signed Audio described

Music Played

  • S茅rgio Mendes

    Mas Que Nada (feat. Black Eyed Peas)

  • Charles Trenet

    La Mer

    Singer: Charles Trenet. Ensemble: Ensemble.
  • France Gall

    Laisse Tomber Les Filles

  • Cliff Richard & The Shadows

    On The Beach

  • Connie Francis, M-G-M Studio Orchestra, Georgie Stoll

    Turn On The Sunshine (From Where The Boys Are (1960))

  • Dave Sampson & The Hunters

    A Wide Wide World

  • Maureen Evans

    Acapulco Mexico

  • Brinsley Schwarz

    Down In Mexico

  • Matt Monro

    From Russia With Love

  • Little Mix

    Salute

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Joe Lycett
Judge Esme Young
Judge Patrick Grant
Series Producer Catherine Lewendon
Executive Producer Sara Ramsden
Director Ivan Youlden
Production Company Love Productions

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