A SEWING school has launched a competition inspired by the BBC's Great British Sewing Bee.

Dolly’s Sewing School, on Academy Way, has given people the opportunity to create their own jacket, with each entrant being given a pattern and then being able to choose from the fabrics and notions on offer in the shop, for a £35 entrance fee.

The deadline for entries is September 30.

The jackets will be on display until November 30 when the winner, who will receive a £100 cash prize, will be announced.

Linsey Williams, who runs the school, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for those inspired by the show, and with only five spaces left people need to sign up soon.”

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