Tuesday’s episode of The Great British Sewing Bee was centred around Korean garments.
The Great British Sewing Bee viewers issued the same complaint as they spotted a huge format flaw.
During Tuesday’s (August 5) episode of the hit BBC reality show, judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant set the contestants three challenges that celebrated the rich fashion and textile traditions of Korea.
They were also joined by award-winning designer Eudon Choi, who helped them examine each Korean-inspired item.
For the pattern challenge, the sewers had to create a jeogori – a historic Korean jacket that’s now seen in contemporary womenswear and K-Pop.
The contestants then had to transform taekwondo outfits and colourful belts into striking new creations, with Kit coming in first place.
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In the made-to-measure challenge, the sewers were tasked with designing evening wear inspired by a garment once worn by Korean military officials.
Born in the 900s during the Goryeo dynasty, the cheollik started as a military coat built for movement and authority with a flat collar, pleats and ties.
Over centuries, it’s evolved from rugged menswear into elegant womenswear.
The contestants were given five hours for the project, after being able to practice their items at home.
After failing to impress the judges with her creations, Novello was eliminated from the competition, while Caz received the garment of the week.
“It’s okay, I expected it,” Novello said after her exit.
“Sewing has always been in my life, and this experience has blown it out of the water, really. It’s just something that I will remember and treasure always.”
However, after watching the episode, many of the show’s viewers shared their frustration at the lack of time the sewers get during each challenge.
“I know it’s a competition, but can’t they give them a little more time? It’s nicer to judge finished garments,” one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Another added: “I know they have to weed out the worst sewers, but give them a bit more time,” while a third said: “They defo need more time.”
The Great British Sewing Bee is available to stream on BBC iPlayer