I wasn’t exactly thrilled about this week. I had never sewn children’s clothing before, so I didn’t know what to expect. But really, it’s just tiny clothes, right? The only time I had sewn childrenswear was during my audition, and that didn’t go as planned, so I wasn’t feeling very optimistic!

The pattern challenge was then revealed – a child’s smocked dress. It seemed manageable, except for the smocking part, which was new to me. I knew it had to be precise and straight. Any uneven stitching would be noticeable on the front.

I managed to do the keyhole binding at the back quite well, even though it was another first for me. I must have pressed and steamed it excessively to make it lay flat!