Great British Sewing Bee contestant forced to apologise after off-camera blunder

The Great British Sewing Bee delivered plenty of drama on Tuesday's instalment, featuring behind-the-scenes mishaps and tearjerking moments.

During the 19 August episode, contestants faced "children's week", where they were tasked with creating garments for youngsters.

The opening challenge required contestants to incorporate adaptive fashion elements whilst tackling a pattern for miniature dungarees.

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Following this, the transformation round saw participants reimagining maternity clothing into toddler ensembles.

The final made-to-measure task challenged hopefuls to craft outfits inspired by their childhood career dreams, spanning everything from beekeeping to politics, reports Wales Online.

Contestant Caz had aspired to become fashion designer Zandra Rhodes, one of the 1970s' most legendary style icons.

Her tribute design featured fitted trousers and a peplum top with faux shirred detailing, completed with a coordinating beret.

Paying homage to Zandra Rhodes, she selected striking fabrics and even enlisted her young model's help in creating the print.

Watching her creation grace the runway, Caz was spotted dabbing away tears as she observed with evident pride.

During the judges' critique, an overwhelmed Caz confessed: "I was wiping away tears while my model came down the catwalk, I'm just really pleased I turned up today."

As the programme concluded, Caz found herself in floods of tears once more upon discovering she'd claimed garment of the week, exclaiming: "Wow!"

Sadly, this meant one hopeful had to bid farewell to the contest, with Dan being the unlucky contestant sent packing, leaving his fellow competitors visibly upset.

As the programme drew to a close, there were further dramatic moments to unfold. During a piece to camera with contestant Orla, who had harboured dreams of becoming a beekeeper in her youth and had crafted a themed ensemble for the task, she found herself having to make an apology following an off-screen mishap.

The hopeful was clutching a plush bee toy whilst telling viewers: "Everyone's makes were just bee-utiful. I thought it was really fun" before hurling the cuddly creature out of shot.

Unfortunately, the soft toy accidentally struck something or someone beyond the camera's view as a loud crash could be heard, prompting a startled Orla to erupt into giggles.

Orla exclaimed: "Sorry I didn't mean to throw it at you! I aimed for there and it went there, I'm sorry!"

The Great British Sewing Bee continues on Tuesdays at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.