The Great British Sewing Bee

201311 seriesEntertainment / Fashion
Available on
BBC Two

A group of amateur sewers show off their skills in a series of timed challenges in order to be crowned `Britain's best home sewer'. Under the watchful eye of Savile Row designer and tailor Patrick Grant and costume designer Esme Young, the sewers must prove they have what it takes in order to avoid elimination and make it to the next round. Challenges include sewing from a pattern, transforming an item of clothing, and sewing made-to-measure clothes. The judges will carefully study the cut and finish of clothes to decide who gets to remain in the competition.

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Episode 1The Great British Sewing Bee

Episode 1. Contestants make an A-line dress, alter a top and create a made-to-measure dress.

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Episode 2The Great British Sewing Bee

Episode 2. Contestants follow a men's trouser pattern and create a made-to-measure silk blouse.

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Episode 3The Great British Sewing Bee

Episode 3. It is the semi-final and the sewers compete in three more challenges.

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Episode 4The Great British Sewing Bee

Episode 4. In the final, the three finalists must create a luxury, made-to-measure evening dress.

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