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TV series

The Great British Sewing Bee

2013NR12 seasons7.9 / 10

Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

The Great British Sewing Bee premiered April 2, 2013. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.

Season 10 episodes

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Episode 1

Episode 1

59m8.5 / 10

The Great British Sewing Bee turns ten as 12 brand new sewers follow the pattern for an A-line skirt, transform T-shirts and put their take on day dresses in the Made-to-Measure.

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Episode 2

Episode 2

58m8.5 / 10

It's Week 2, and there are three challenges inspired by sport. The sewers are asked to create a half zip fleece, an outfit from cricket kit and a national strip fit for the world stage.

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Episode 3

Episode 3

59m8.5 / 10

It's Week 3 of The Sewing Bee, and the sewers face three challenges inspired by travel. They are asked to create summer blouses from tablecloths, nautical bags and outfits fit for the French Riviera.

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Episode 4

Episode 4

59m8.0 / 10

It's Reduce, Reuse and Recycle week, and the sewers create a quilted bag, use textile waste to create a new garment and give wedding dresses a new lease of life.

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Episode 5

Episode 5

59m8.0 / 10

It's Week Five of The Great British Sewing Bee, and this time the sewers are celebrating India with Nehru jackets, calico and Madras fabrics, and garments inspired by saris.

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Episode 6

Episode 6

58m8.0 / 10

It's Children's Week, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe invites the seven remaining sewers to follow the pattern for a child's sequined bomber jacket.

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Episode 8

Episode 8

58m8.5 / 10

It's Week 8, and the remaining sewers celebrate the diva with a fringed dress, animal print and a stage outfit for their favourite performer.

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Episode 9

Episode 9

58m8.0 / 10

It's the semi-final, and in the way of a place in the final stand a set of challenges inspired by three icons: Balenciaga, Gaultier and Chanel.

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Episode 10

Episode 10

59m9.0 / 10finale

It's the final, and after challenges including opera gloves, party paraphernalia and a draped evening outfit, one sewer will be crowned winner.

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about The Great British Sewing Bee

Cast

Patrick GrantSelf - Judge
Esme YoungSelf - Judge
Sophie WillanSelf - Presenter
May MartinSelf - Judge
Claudia WinklemanSelf - Presenter
Joe LycettSelf - Presenter
Sara PascoeSelf - Presenter
Kiell Smith-BynoeSelf - Presenter

Credits

Written by
Adam Hess, Celya AB

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Reality
Episodes
97
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BBC OneUnited Kingdom
  • BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
  • Love ProductionsUnited Kingdom

Themes

reality competitionsewing