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By Dolly Busby. A breast surgeon and survivor of the Iran-Iraq war has won the Great British Sewing Bee and plans to create bespoke mastectomy bras for her patients. Specialising in making lingerie, the triumphant Asmaa plans to channel her creativity for good by making a range of bras for mastectomy patients. Asmaa's full-time job is as a consultant breast surgeon in Cardiff but her sewing hobby means she is already known for making post-op bras for her patients. Her intricate and colourful creations won her Britain's Best Amateur Sewer of on Wednesday after 'spellbinding' the judges and host, Sarah Pascoe. The mother-of-two was born in Iraq but escaped the Gulf War to Durham when she was

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Cancer specialist Asmaa has been described as 'so talented and a real life superhero'. We have more newsletters. A Cardiff surgeon has won the latest series of The Great British Sewing Bee and everyone is saying the same thing about her "incredible" skills. During the Iraq and Iran War, Asmaa would spend her time watching and learning from her grandmother who was a seamstress. The year-old learnt how to hand sew the wardrobe for her dolls, using any scraps and remnants she could find. After finally escaping Iraq, aged 14, Asmaa and her family moved to Durham where her father was working as a scientist. At 18, she moved to Cardiff to study medicine. Now, working as a consultant breast surgeon in Cardiff , the mother-of-two specialises in making underwear, creating sets to coordinate with her outfits, and she is even known to have made post-op bras for her breast cancer patients. Asmaa, who had won Garment of the Week in episodes seven, eight and nine en-route to the final, ultimately had what it took to edge out her fellow finalists and be crowned as the UK's best amateur sewer. After winning the BBC competition, she said: "The only thing that's really kept me going and kept me balanced in life, and especially in the last few years, has been sewing. It's my escape, my way to forget about all the troubles in the world and at work. Amongst everything I have done in the last 45 years of my life this has to top it all — not the medical degree, not anything else, this is it! Her colleagues at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board were among the many to offer congratulations after the win. A statement on social media said: "We have a winner!

Amongst everything I've done in the last 45 years of my life, this has to top it all. Asmaa said she feels a "sense of home and belonging" in Wales, asma sewing bee.

Asmaa Al-allak lives in the Welsh capital but was born in Iraq where she found her love of sewing. Growing up during the Iraq and Iran War, Asmaa watched and learned from her grandmother who was a seamstress. After leaving war-torn Iraq aged 14, she and her family moved to Durham in England where her father was working as a scientist. Aged 18, she moved to the Welsh capital to study medicine, and decided to make Cardiff her home with her husband and two children. Among those congratulating her on the win were Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, who posted on Facebook: "Huge congratulations go to our own breast surgeon Asmaa Al-allak, who was announced as the winner of the Great British Sewing Bee last night. What a super star. Asmaa specialises in making underwear, and is known to have made post-op bras for her breast cancer patients.

During the Iraq and Iran War, Asmaa would spend her time watching and learning from her grandmother who was a seamstress. She would hand sew the most fabulous wardrobe for her dolls, using any scraps and remnants she could find. After finally escaping Iraq, aged 14, Asmaa and her family moved to Durham where her father was working as a scientist. At 18, she moved to Cardiff to study medicine, where she is now a consultant breast surgeon at a cancer centre. Asmaa lives with her husband and two children. Her wardrobe is mostly self-made as she likes to create brightly coloured modesty clothing to match her designer shoes — her one indulgence to herself. She also specialises in making underwear, creating sets to coordinate with her outfits, and she is even known to have made post-op bras for her breast cancer patients. Her style is feminine, modest, and classic. Apart from sewing, Asmaa enjoys knitting, crocheting and going to the theatre or rock concerts with her teenage daughter.

Asma sewing bee

Asmaa Al-allak lives in the Welsh capital but was born in Iraq where she found her love of sewing. Growing up during the Iraq and Iran War, Asmaa watched and learned from her grandmother who was a seamstress. After leaving war-torn Iraq aged 14, she and her family moved to Durham in England where her father was working as a scientist. Aged 18, she moved to the Welsh capital to study medicine, and decided to make Cardiff her home with her husband and two children. Among those congratulating her on the win were Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, who posted on Facebook: "Huge congratulations go to our own breast surgeon Asmaa Al-allak, who was announced as the winner of the Great British Sewing Bee last night. What a super star. Asmaa specialises in making underwear, and is known to have made post-op bras for her breast cancer patients. Asmaa said she feels a "sense of home and belonging" in Wales. Asylum seekers find community in sewing workshop.

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Catherine View Catherine. Top Stories. The year-old learnt how to hand sew the wardrobe for her dolls, using any scraps and remnants she could find. We are very different as people but have such a common passion for sewing, it was a wonderful journey to share. Asylum seekers find community in sewing workshop Sewing group gave refugee a voice after 10 years 'There is still a stigma over young lads sewing'. Gillie View Gillie. I have always counted myself as adopted Welsh, my children were born in Wales and I have lived most of my life in Wales so I do feel a sense of home and belonging. I would love to make a dress for Sara! Live updates as 'serious' crash closes major road. A Cardiff surgeon has won the latest series of The Great British Sewing Bee and everyone is saying the same thing about her "incredible" skills. Equipped with her mother's year-old hand-me-down tape measure, Asmaa went on to impress the judges, winning the converted Garment of the Week prize three times in a row. Tony R View Tony R. In the meantime, there are loads of sewing patterns you can start stitching right now on Gathered if you're feeling as inspired as we are! Here's why