Esme Young Requests Custom Palazzo Pants from Sewing Bee Contestant in Dramatic Episode Twist

In a thrilling turn of events on The Great British Sewing Bee, judge Esme Young surprised viewers and contestant Ailsa from Glasgow by requesting a bespoke pair of palazzo pants after being awestruck by the contestant’s creation during the Holiday Week episode set on the French Riviera.

Ailsa’s intricate palazzo pants, adorned with elaborate pleats and designed to exude elegance and breeziness, caught the eye of both judges Young and Patrick.

Young’s admiration for the pants was palpable as she exclaimed, ‘I think these are brilliant, they’ve got so much impact,’ before making the unprecedented request, ‘I’d quite like a pair, would you make me a pair?’

Patrick echoed the sentiment, praising the complex engineering behind the garment and expressing his desire for a pair as well, stating, ‘They are phenomenal, the whole thing is so elegant and breezy and wonderful.’

Fans of the show and sewing enthusiasts alike took to Instagram to laud Ailsa’s skill, with one user commenting, ‘Stunning trousers! They are going to be the subject of many sewing conversations!’

As the episode unfolded, contestants also tackled challenges such as transforming a tablecloth into a blouse and converting fishing outerwear into beach bags, culminating in Ailsa’s trousers earning her the coveted Garment of the Week title while Janet faced elimination.

The competition on The Great British Sewing Bee continues to captivate audiences, with the promise of more creativity and skill on display in the upcoming episode themed Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Week, airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.