The Great British Sewing Bee

The Great British Sewing Bee

Continuing First aired 02/Apr/2013 United Kingdom English 13 season(s) 108 episode(s)
Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.

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Season 12 · Series 12
1 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Jul/2026
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Ready, steady, sew! Amateur sewers compete to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young.

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Ready, steady, sew! Amateur sewers compete to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young.

S12E1
Episode 1
Air date: 14/Jul/2026 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

The Great British Sewing Bee returns as 12 new sewers get ‘summer ready’ with shorts, transform barbecue aprons into bags, and become models as they make outfits for their perfect summer’s day.

Summary

The Great British Sewing Bee returns as 12 new sewers get ‘summer ready’ with shorts, transform barbecue aprons into bags, and become models as they make outfits for their perfect summer’s day.

Season 11 · Series 11
10 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Jul/2025
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Ready, steady, sew! Amateur sewers compete to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young.

Season Overview

Ready, steady, sew! Amateur sewers compete to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young.

S11E10
Episode 10
Air date: 16/Sep/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

It's the final, and after challenges including the bias cut dress, sheer fabrics and trompe l'oeil, one sewer will be crowned winner.

Summary

It's the final, and after challenges including the bias cut dress, sheer fabrics and trompe l'oeil, one sewer will be crowned winner.

S11E9
Episode 9
Air date: 09/Sep/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

It's the semi-final. Three challenges stand between the sewers and the final: plus fours, polo shirts and 1920s-inspired party outfits.

Summary

It's the semi-final. Three challenges stand between the sewers and the final: plus fours, polo shirts and 1920s-inspired party outfits.

S11E8
Episode 8
Air date: 02/Sep/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S11E7
Episode 7
Air date: 26/Aug/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S11E6
Episode 6
Air date: 19/Aug/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

The sewers create adaptive dungarees, repurpose maternity wear into toddler outfits and design outfits inspired by their childhood dream jobs.

Summary

The sewers create adaptive dungarees, repurpose maternity wear into toddler outfits and design outfits inspired by their childhood dream jobs.

S11E5
Episode 5
Air date: 12/Aug/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S11E2
Episode 2
Air date: 22/Jul/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S11E1
Episode 1
Air date: 15/Jul/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Season 10 · Series 10
10 episode(s) · Air date: 21/May/2024
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Twelve of the country's best home sewers create exquisite and imaginative garments.

Season Overview

Twelve of the country's best home sewers create exquisite and imaginative garments.

S10E10
Episode 10
Air date: 24/Jul/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

S10E9
Episode 9
Air date: 17/Jul/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S10E8
Episode 8
Air date: 10/Jul/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S10E6
Episode 6
Air date: 25/Jun/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S10E5
Episode 5
Air date: 18/Jun/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S10E4
Episode 4
Air date: 11/Jun/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S10E3
Episode 3
Air date: 04/Jun/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S10E2
Episode 2
Air date: 28/May/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S10E1
Episode 1
Air date: 21/May/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Season 9 · Series 9
10 episode(s) · Air date: 24/May/2023
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Sara Pascoe is back at the helm with 12 of the country's best home sewers.

Season Overview

Sara Pascoe is back at the helm with 12 of the country's best home sewers.

S9E10
Episode 10
Air date: 26/Jul/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

It's the final of The Great British Sewing Bee, and after challenges including a Victoriana dress, fabulous men's outfits and a two-in-one dress, only one sewer will be crowned winner.

Summary

It's the final of The Great British Sewing Bee, and after challenges including a Victoriana dress, fabulous men's outfits and a two-in-one dress, only one sewer will be crowned winner.

S9E9
Episode 9
Air date: 19/Jul/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

It's the semi-final, and three utilitarian challenges stand in the way of a place in the final: the trench coat, cleaning products and boiler suits.

Summary

It's the semi-final, and three utilitarian challenges stand in the way of a place in the final: the trench coat, cleaning products and boiler suits.

S9E8
Episode 8
Air date: 12/Jul/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

It's Week 8, and the remaining sewers celebrate fashion icons with little black dresses, a shower curtain transformation and smoking jackets.

Summary

It's Week 8, and the remaining sewers celebrate fashion icons with little black dresses, a shower curtain transformation and smoking jackets.

S9E4
Episode 4
Air date: 14/Jun/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

It's Week 4, and the remaining sewers create zero-waste trousers, upcycle tote bags and repurpose crochet blankets in Reduce, Reuse and Recycle week.

Summary

It's Week 4, and the remaining sewers create zero-waste trousers, upcycle tote bags and repurpose crochet blankets in Reduce, Reuse and Recycle week.

S9E2
Episode 2
Air date: 31/May/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

The sewers face three challenges inspired by travel. They are asked to create a rucksack and a swimsuit, and to transform windbreakers.

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The sewers face three challenges inspired by travel. They are asked to create a rucksack and a swimsuit, and to transform windbreakers.

Season 8 · Series 8
10 episode(s) · Air date: 27/Apr/2022
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Sara Pascoe hosts as 12 talented home sewers create beautiful garments.

Season Overview

Sara Pascoe hosts as 12 talented home sewers create beautiful garments.

S8E10
Episode 10
Air date: 29/Jun/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

It's Party Week, and the finalists must make an iconic stretchy dress, use their old scraps to make an outfit and fit red-carpet-worthy jumpsuits before one is crowned the series winner.

Summary

It's Party Week, and the finalists must make an iconic stretchy dress, use their old scraps to make an outfit and fit red-carpet-worthy jumpsuits before one is crowned the series winner.

S8E9
Episode 9
Air date: 22/Jun/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

For a place in the final, the sewers follow the pattern for a kimono-inspired dress, mend old denim using Japanese techniques and create an outfit using folding and pleating.

Summary

For a place in the final, the sewers follow the pattern for a kimono-inspired dress, mend old denim using Japanese techniques and create an outfit using folding and pleating.

S8E8
Episode 8
Air date: 15/Jun/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

The quarter-finalists go back to the 1930s to make women's sailor trousers. They also turn men's shirts into 1930s blouses and fit glamorous bias-cut evening gowns.

Summary

The quarter-finalists go back to the 1930s to make women's sailor trousers. They also turn men's shirts into 1930s blouses and fit glamorous bias-cut evening gowns.

S8E7
Episode 7
Air date: 08/Jun/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

A lace bra and knicker set tests the sewers before they turn thermals into daywear. They must then fit a pair of luxury pyjamas to their male models.

Summary

A lace bra and knicker set tests the sewers before they turn thermals into daywear. They must then fit a pair of luxury pyjamas to their male models.

S8E6
Episode 6
Air date: 01/Jun/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Music Week brings a pattern for a parka once loved by the Mods, old denim gets the country music treatment, and David Bowie inspires the sewers for their Made to Measure outfits.

Summary

Music Week brings a pattern for a parka once loved by the Mods, old denim gets the country music treatment, and David Bowie inspires the sewers for their Made to Measure outfits.

S8E5
Episode 5
Air date: 25/May/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

The sewers follow the pattern for a toddler's sailor suit, make fancy dress Halloween outfits and create out-of-school garments from old school uniforms.

Summary

The sewers follow the pattern for a toddler's sailor suit, make fancy dress Halloween outfits and create out-of-school garments from old school uniforms.

S8E4
Episode 4
Air date: 18/May/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

Scraps are put to use in Reduce, Reuse, Recycle week to create quilted patchwork jackets. Old coats are given a new lease of life, and second-hand duvets become maxi dresses.

Summary

Scraps are put to use in Reduce, Reuse, Recycle week to create quilted patchwork jackets. Old coats are given a new lease of life, and second-hand duvets become maxi dresses.

S8E3
Episode 3
Air date: 11/May/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

It's summer week, and the sewers make light and airy outfits, including a summer dress, a creation from old hammocks and a two-piece trouser co-ordinated outfit for a man or a woman.

Summary

It's summer week, and the sewers make light and airy outfits, including a summer dress, a creation from old hammocks and a two-piece trouser co-ordinated outfit for a man or a woman.

S8E2
Episode 2
Air date: 04/May/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

The sewers make a pair of high-top trainers for Sports Week. They also create daywear from old netball kits, and they fit a sports jacket inspired by their sporting hero.

Summary

The sewers make a pair of high-top trainers for Sports Week. They also create daywear from old netball kits, and they fit a sports jacket inspired by their sporting hero.

S8E1
Episode 1
Air date: 27/Apr/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Sewing Bee kicks off with 12 sewers creating a capsule wardrobe. They begin with a mini skirt, then make a going-out top from lockdown loungewear and finish with a fitted wrap dress.

Summary

Sewing Bee kicks off with 12 sewers creating a capsule wardrobe. They begin with a mini skirt, then make a going-out top from lockdown loungewear and finish with a fitted wrap dress.

Season 7 · Series 7
10 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Apr/2021
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Joe Lycett hosts as 12 talented home sewers create beautiful garments.

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Joe Lycett hosts as 12 talented home sewers create beautiful garments.

S7E10
Episode 10
Air date: 16/Jun/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

It's the final, and the theme is celebration. The three remaining sewers work on a bridesmaid's dress, a festival-themed transformation and a glamorous off-the-shoulder gown.

Summary

It's the final, and the theme is celebration. The three remaining sewers work on a bridesmaid's dress, a festival-themed transformation and a glamorous off-the-shoulder gown.

S7E9
Episode 9
Air date: 09/Jun/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

It's the semi-final, and the sewers go back to the 1940s. They create a pair of Oxford bags, dresses from parachutes and a Dior New Look outfit.

Summary

It's the semi-final, and the sewers go back to the 1940s. They create a pair of Oxford bags, dresses from parachutes and a Dior New Look outfit.

S7E8
Episode 8
Air date: 02/Jun/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

It's Music and the Movies Week. The sewers create a dress inspired by Dirty Dancing, a Sound of Music transformation and a disco era-inspired outfit from Dreamgirls.

Summary

It's Music and the Movies Week. The sewers create a dress inspired by Dirty Dancing, a Sound of Music transformation and a disco era-inspired outfit from Dreamgirls.

S7E7
Episode 7
Air date: 26/May/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

It's Winter Week. The sewers' skills are put to the test making a flannel shirt, turning old scarves into a garment and creating a glamorous winter party dress.

Summary

It's Winter Week. The sewers' skills are put to the test making a flannel shirt, turning old scarves into a garment and creating a glamorous winter party dress.

S7E6
Episode 6
Air date: 19/May/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

It's Reduce Reuse Recycle Week. The sewers make waistcoats out of old clothes, turn army surplus into a women's outfit and make a dress out of jeans.

Summary

It's Reduce Reuse Recycle Week. The sewers make waistcoats out of old clothes, turn army surplus into a women's outfit and make a dress out of jeans.

S7E3
Episode 3
Air date: 28/Apr/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

For gent's classics week, the sewers make baker boy caps, transform old jackets into outfits for a woman, and create a casual utility jacket.

Summary

For gent's classics week, the sewers make baker boy caps, transform old jackets into outfits for a woman, and create a casual utility jacket.

S7E1
Episode 1
Air date: 14/Apr/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Week One sees judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young settling the contestants in with a trio of challenges based on everyday wardrobe staples.

Summary

Week One sees judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young settling the contestants in with a trio of challenges based on everyday wardrobe staples.

Season 6 · Series 6
10 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Apr/2020
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Joe Lycett hosts as 12 talented home sewers create beautiful garments.

Season Overview

Joe Lycett hosts as 12 talented home sewers create beautiful garments.

S6E10
Episode 10
Air date: 24/Jun/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

The competition reaches its dramatic denouement as the final three sewers tackle celebration wear challenges and the series winner is crowned.

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The competition reaches its dramatic denouement as the final three sewers tackle celebration wear challenges and the series winner is crowned.

S6E7
Episode 7
Air date: 03/Jun/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The six remaining home sewers head back in time to the 1980s, attempting to revive the glamorous - and sometimes ridiculous - style of that decade.

Summary

The six remaining home sewers head back in time to the 1980s, attempting to revive the glamorous - and sometimes ridiculous - style of that decade.

Season 5 · Series 5
8 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Feb/2019
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Joe Lycett hosts as ten talented home sewers create beautiful garments.

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Joe Lycett hosts as ten talented home sewers create beautiful garments.

S5E8
Episode 8
Air date: 02/Apr/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

The three finalists take on a trio of evening wear challenges. The judges begin by asking the sewers to follow the most complex pattern yet, a double-breasted waistcoat.

Summary

The three finalists take on a trio of evening wear challenges. The judges begin by asking the sewers to follow the most complex pattern yet, a double-breasted waistcoat.

S5E6
Episode 6
Air date: 19/Mar/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

With Joe Lycett hosting, the quarter-finalists face British and Irish fabrics week. Patrick Grant and Esme Young ask the sewers to create a 'worker's jacket' from linen.

Summary

With Joe Lycett hosting, the quarter-finalists face British and Irish fabrics week. Patrick Grant and Esme Young ask the sewers to create a 'worker's jacket' from linen.

S5E5
Episode 5
Air date: 12/Mar/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The fashion industry is the biggest polluter of our planet next to oil, so for the first time on The Great British Sewing Bee, it is Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Week.

Summary

The fashion industry is the biggest polluter of our planet next to oil, so for the first time on The Great British Sewing Bee, it is Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Week.

S5E4
Episode 4
Air date: 05/Mar/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

The fabrics in the haberdashery go technical, as the seven remaining home sewers take on man-made fabrics designed for sport and the great outdoors.

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The fabrics in the haberdashery go technical, as the seven remaining home sewers take on man-made fabrics designed for sport and the great outdoors.

S5E3
Episode 3
Air date: 26/Feb/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

With Joe Lycett hosting, the remaining home sewers head back in time to the 1970s, attempting to revive the glamorous, rebellious and sometimes ridiculous, style of the decade.

Summary

With Joe Lycett hosting, the remaining home sewers head back in time to the 1970s, attempting to revive the glamorous, rebellious and sometimes ridiculous, style of the decade.

S5E2
Episode 2
Air date: 19/Feb/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Joe Lycett hosts as the nine remaining home sewers return to the sewing room for children's week. The garments are a mammoth challenge being fiddly to sew.

Summary

Joe Lycett hosts as the nine remaining home sewers return to the sewing room for children's week. The garments are a mammoth challenge being fiddly to sew.

S5E1
Episode 1
Air date: 12/Feb/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Joe Lycett presents as the sewers create a 'wiggle dress' and transform three items of denim clothing, before having to fit real live models with made-to-measure jumpsuits.

Summary

Joe Lycett presents as the sewers create a 'wiggle dress' and transform three items of denim clothing, before having to fit real live models with made-to-measure jumpsuits.

Season 4 · Series 4
8 episode(s) · Air date: 16/May/2016
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Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.

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

S4E6
Episode 6
Air date: 20/Jun/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

In the quarter-final, the five remaining sewers sweat it out over activewear, creating complex garments from the most technical of fabrics.

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In the quarter-final, the five remaining sewers sweat it out over activewear, creating complex garments from the most technical of fabrics.

S4E4
Episode 4
Air date: 06/Jun/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Patrick and Esme set the seven remaining sewers the challenge of tackling techniques and garment styles from other cultures and continents.

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Patrick and Esme set the seven remaining sewers the challenge of tackling techniques and garment styles from other cultures and continents.

Season 3 · Series 3
6 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Feb/2015
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Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.

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

S3E6
Episode 6
Air date: 12/Mar/2015 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The competition reaches its conclusion as the three finalists enter the sewing room for the very last time, with the judges looking for cutting-edge designs.

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The competition reaches its conclusion as the three finalists enter the sewing room for the very last time, with the judges looking for cutting-edge designs.

Season 2 · Series 2
8 episode(s) · Air date: 18/Feb/2014
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Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.

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

Season 1 · Series 1
4 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Apr/2013
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Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.

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

S1E1
Episode 1
Air date: 02/Apr/2013 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Amateur sewers test their sewing and dressmaking skills. The contestants make an A-line dress, alter a high street top and create a made-to-measure dress under the clock.

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Amateur sewers test their sewing and dressmaking skills. The contestants make an A-line dress, alter a high street top and create a made-to-measure dress under the clock.

Season 0 · Specials
13 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Dec/2013
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S0E13
Celebrity Christmas Special 2025
Air date: 24/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

In this year's Christmas Sewing Bee, Anton Du Beke, comedian Lucy Beaumont, actress Susan Wokoma and Gladiator Tom Wilson put their sewing skills to the test.

Summary

In this year's Christmas Sewing Bee, Anton Du Beke, comedian Lucy Beaumont, actress Susan Wokoma and Gladiator Tom Wilson put their sewing skills to the test.

S0E12
Celebrity Christmas Special 2024
Air date: 19/Dec/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

In this year's Christmas Sewing Bee, Ian 'H' Watkins, EastEnder Kellie Bright, comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri and TV personality Charlotte Crosby put their sewing skills to the test.

Summary

In this year's Christmas Sewing Bee, Ian 'H' Watkins, EastEnder Kellie Bright, comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri and TV personality Charlotte Crosby put their sewing skills to the test.

S0E11
Celebrity Christmas Special 2023
Air date: 21/Dec/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

In this year's Christmas Sewing Bee, punk icon Toyah Willcox, actor Kerry Godliman, comedian Jessica Knappett and actor Hammed Animashaun put their sewing skills to the test.

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In this year's Christmas Sewing Bee, punk icon Toyah Willcox, actor Kerry Godliman, comedian Jessica Knappett and actor Hammed Animashaun put their sewing skills to the test.

S0E10
Celebrity Christmas Special 2022
Air date: 22/Dec/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

Johannes Radebe, Natalie Cassidy, Rosie Ramsey and Penny Lancaster put their sewing skills to the test, creating novelty baby outfits and pop star-inspired fancy dress.

Summary

Johannes Radebe, Natalie Cassidy, Rosie Ramsey and Penny Lancaster put their sewing skills to the test, creating novelty baby outfits and pop star-inspired fancy dress.

S0E9
Celebrity New Year Special (2021)
Air date: 30/Dec/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Sara Pascoe celebrates the new year by inviting Lawrence Chaney, Rose Matafeo, Claire Richards and Kirsty Wark into the Sewing Room to try their hand at creating party clothes.

Summary

Sara Pascoe celebrates the new year by inviting Lawrence Chaney, Rose Matafeo, Claire Richards and Kirsty Wark into the Sewing Room to try their hand at creating party clothes.

S0E8
Celebrity Christmas Special (2021)
Air date: 22/Dec/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

New host Sara Pascoe welcomes celebrity sewers the Rev Kate Bottley, Antony Cotton, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Anneka Rice to a Christmas Sewing Bee extravaganza.

Summary

New host Sara Pascoe welcomes celebrity sewers the Rev Kate Bottley, Antony Cotton, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Anneka Rice to a Christmas Sewing Bee extravaganza.

S0E7
Celebrity New Year Special
Air date: 31/Dec/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Lesley Joseph, The Vivienne, Sabrina Grant and Sally Phillips try to create a girl's party skirt, a magical panto outfit and a New Year's Eve dress.

Summary

Lesley Joseph, The Vivienne, Sabrina Grant and Sally Phillips try to create a girl's party skirt, a magical panto outfit and a New Year's Eve dress.

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Celebrity Christmas Special
Air date: 26/Dec/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Festive episode in which Sara Pascoe, Dr Ranj Singh, Denise Van Outen and Shirley Ballas take on a series of tricky sewing challenges.

Summary

Festive episode in which Sara Pascoe, Dr Ranj Singh, Denise Van Outen and Shirley Ballas take on a series of tricky sewing challenges.

S0E5
Class of 2014
Air date: 28/Jan/2015 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

The class of 2014's sewers have come a long way since their time in the sewing room. This is a look back at their best moments.

Summary

The class of 2014's sewers have come a long way since their time in the sewing room. This is a look back at their best moments.

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Children in Need Episode 3
Air date: 24/Oct/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

The Sewing Bee returns for three Children in Need specials. Anita Rani hosts the final episode as Gemma Cairney, Kathryn Flett, Timmy Matley and Helen Lederer battle it out.

Summary

The Sewing Bee returns for three Children in Need specials. Anita Rani hosts the final episode as Gemma Cairney, Kathryn Flett, Timmy Matley and Helen Lederer battle it out.

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Children in Need Episode 2
Air date: 23/Oct/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

The Sewing Bee returns for three Children in Need specials. Sara Cox hosts the second episode as Pam Ferris, Gaby Roslin, Louie Spence and Mark Watson battle it out.

Summary

The Sewing Bee returns for three Children in Need specials. Sara Cox hosts the second episode as Pam Ferris, Gaby Roslin, Louie Spence and Mark Watson battle it out.

S0E2
Children in Need Episode 1
Air date: 21/Oct/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

The Sewing Bee returns for three Children in Need specials. Jenny Eclair hosts the first episode as Dave Myers, Edith Bowman, Dr Dawn Harper and Wendi Peters battle it out.

Summary

The Sewing Bee returns for three Children in Need specials. Jenny Eclair hosts the first episode as Dave Myers, Edith Bowman, Dr Dawn Harper and Wendi Peters battle it out.

S0E1
Christmas Special
Air date: 15/Dec/2013 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Judges Patrick Grant and May Martin return for a Christmas reunion with the sewing competition's 2013 semi-finalists Stuart, Sandra, Lauren and Ann.

Summary

Judges Patrick Grant and May Martin return for a Christmas reunion with the sewing competition's 2013 semi-finalists Stuart, Sandra, Lauren and Ann.

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