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Abbie Meehan

Edinburgh contestant in tears on Great British Sewing Bee after sad elimination

An Edinburgh contestant has been left feeling a bit emotional on BBC One's The Great British Sewing Bee, as the show bid a sad goodbye to one of its competitors.

On Wednesday night's episode, it was time to get trendy as the sewers were challenged to make a pair of high-top trainers for Sports Week.

They also created daywear from old netball kits, and created a sports jacket inspired by their sporting hero.

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Brogan went flying through the sneaker section of the show, and was given an "exceptional" review of her netball skirt scraps that were turned into a green and orange dress.

But all was resting on the sports jacket segment, as this had to be made to measure on a model, and the best finished - given the amount of fabric available to the contestants.

Brogan chose retired British track and field athlete Jessica Ennis-Hill, as she notes: "I can remember her winning that heptathlon, and just being amazed."

She chose the patriotic colours of red, white and blue, while adding in a bit of her own flair of pink into the chevrons on the front.

Brogan anxiously awaits her verdict. (BBC One)

Again, Brogan wowed the judges with her skills, and made it to the next round of the show.

However, Zimbabwe-born Chi-Chi wasn't so lucky with her finishing flair, and ended up being the second person to be eliminated from the show.

Having grown close to all the contestants, there were a few tears from everyone, as Brogan exclaimed: "Now you've set me off!", as she embraced Chi-Chi.

Brogan will need to shake off her sadness, as she prepares for the third week of The Great British Sewing Bee.

On next week's episode, the ten remaining home sewers create light and airy outfits for summer week. Patrick and Esme kick off with a pattern for a high fashion shirred midi dress with puff sleeves.

The sewers are put to the test sewing with elastic to create a romantic and dreamy day dress.

In the Transformation Challenge, there’s no hanging about as they’re given just 90 minutes to turn garden hammocks into summer garments.

Finally, the sewers must make a two-piece co-ordinated trousered outfit for having fun in the sun.

Tune in on Wednesday May 11 to cheer Brogan on in The Great British Sewing Bee on BBC One, at 9pm.

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