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Behind the Seams
- The perfect gift for fans of The Great British Sewing Bee
- Narrated by: Esme Young
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
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*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***
From adventures at Central Saint Martins to The Great British Sewing Bee, go behind the scenes of Esme Young's amazing life....
At age five, Esme was asked to write in her notebook, but instead, she filled it with drawings—the only way she knew to express herself. At seven, when it was discovered she was partially deaf, she found refuge in her sketchbooks. Shortly after, Esme made her first garment and a passion for sewing and designing was born. As a teenager, she made her way to London where her creative journey truly began.
Living in a squat with other young creatives, Esme made the most of her time; studying at Central Saint Martins, launching a clothing line called Swanky Modes with three friends and £50 each, watching Notting Hill Carnival with David Bowie and altering a dress for Cher. The '90s saw a career move into costumes for films, where she designed outfits for Trainspotting, Bridget Jones's Diary and The Beach, before she moved onto the small screen herself.
A celebration of a creative life lived differently, Behind the Seams is a reminder that it's never too early, or too late, to pick up a needle and start stitching in a new direction.
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- Elizabeth
- 15-06-22
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Having watched the British Sewing Bee for several years I found this autobiography most interesting. I am some years older than Esme, an intermittent home sewer I enjoyed all the sewing references and Esme's closeness to her family and friends was heartwarming to listen to
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- Rubylou
- 28-09-22
Such a genuine fascinating lovely lady
I have long admired Esme on the British Sewing Bee, my son an equally massive fan of this quirky, says it like it is lady, I loved driving along as she recounted her stories of celebrities, stars of the pop industry, friends and family. I laughed, I cried, I loved her story so far, she has a work ethic very few people I know have, she isn’t focused on the cash but her passion for design, creation, art, education, history of garment making and much more. We share a common love of handmade items, sustainability her’s in the fashion industry, I make metal garden planters & window boxes from recycled metal so I reckon we would get along on a night out in London Town! But I am certain if it was with Joe & Esme not only would it be a scream but I guarantee I would be first asleep in corner whilst she was still bopping in her handmade outfit 💜
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- P Jones
- 11-06-22
Awesome who knew!
Wonderful job Esme, your humble and solution focused fun loving nature enthralled me.
Well done x
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- Samantha Fellows
- 24-07-22
loved this,
would have listened to more stories about her life. going to try a pattern of a simple top for the first time in my life at age 52!
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- laizydaizy
- 25-12-22
An easy ride
Not riveting but interesting in bite size chunks. It was undoubtably. Good to get an inside look at the life of Esme Particularly behind the scenes of sewing bee I understood more the chemistry of the presenters. I think she had a keen sense of humour but I didn’t find any hint of this humour in the book. Yes it’s easy listening but it didn’t have me walking round with my phone not able to put it down.
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- Lynn B
- 16-07-23
Great book Esme
Thank you Esme for telling us your story. Well done on "going for it" and narrating it yourself. Much better to hear your voice instead of an actor's. Well written, and interesting to me as a sewer. Needlework - my most useful O'level from 1963.
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- Calee
- 02-07-23
Thoroughly enjoyed this insight into Esme Young
I thoroughly enjoyed this insight into Esme Young's fascinating life, such a character; witty, honest, kind hearted and caring, a great story teller.
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- Shazy J
- 25-08-22
Loved
Wow she is simply marvellous so creative and inspiring . I loved every second of this book and will definitely listen again and again , she has had an amazing life so far and I can’t wait to listen to the next chapter of her life and adventures if she decides to put it on paper again 🧵🪡❤️
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- Troila
- 03-04-23
Thank you, Esme!
Thank you for sharing your story and letting us get to know you a bit better. I will remember this read for a long time, and when I need it, I’ll listen again. I found it incredibly inspiring, both as a bit of a sewing nerd and as a human being looking to live my life close to friends and family and making the best out of each day. You rock!
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- Mrs Su Underwood
- 28-05-23
Fascinating woman!
I knew nothing about Esme before listening to her reading her book and now I’m a huge fan. What a wonderful, unassuming, fascinating, woman. Definitely worth a read/listen. Probably worth taking her as a role model too!
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