Episode 1
Episode 1
58m6.0 / 10
The Great British Sewing Bee returns as 12 new sewers tackle shape with tie-front blouses, transform circle skirts, and use pleats in a dramatic Made-to-Measure challenge.
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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 11 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 2
59m
It's week 2 as sewers tackle activewear: a seven-panel cap, a cycling kit transformation and stylish athleisure to take you from gym to coffee shop.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
59m
It's week 3, and we're celebrating design icons: Diane von Furstenberg, Vivienne Westwood and Versace.
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Episode 4
Episode 4
58m6.0 / 10
It's week 4, and we're celebrating Korea with sewing challenges inspired by the jeogori, tae kwon do and cheollik.
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Episode 5
Episode 5
58m
It's Reduce, Reuse, Recycle week, with sewers creating a zero-waste jacket, transforming discarded tents and, inspired by the Make Do and Mend campaign, raiding wardrobes to create new outfits.
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Episode 6
Episode 6
58m
The sewers create adaptive dungarees, repurpose maternity wear into toddler outfits and design outfits inspired by their childhood dream jobs.
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Episode 7
Episode 7
58m
It's Art Week. The challenges are to create a baby-doll dress inspired by Grayson Perry, transform a pair of used painter's overalls and produce a garment that embraces the bold designs of pop art.
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Episode 8
Episode 8
58m
It's week eight, and the sewers head to the movies with a jacket from The Birds, cinema curtains and a horrifying Made to Measure challenge.
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Episode 9
Episode 9
58m7.0 / 10
It's the semi-final. Three challenges stand between the sewers and the final: plus fours, polo shirts and 1920s-inspired party outfits.
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Episode 10
Episode 10
59m7.0 / 10finale
It's the final, and after challenges including the bias cut dress, sheer fabrics and trompe l'oeil, one sewer will be crowned winner.
Where to watch The Great British Sewing BeeEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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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 - PresenterCredits
- 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