
It’s week 3, and the theme is design icons. Judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young challenge the sewers to channel fashion’s most influential figures across three creative tasks.\n\nFirst up, in the Pattern Challenge, the sewers put their own spin on the timeless Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress. Then, it’s a bold Transformation Challenge as they turn home furnishings into punk-inspired looks, paying tribute to Vivienne Westwood.\n\nFinally, glamour takes over the sewing room in the Made to Measure, where the sewers create luxurious garments inspired by the iconic style of Versace.
Source: BBC 2
Series 8: Episode 1
Sara Pascoe welcomes 12 of Britain’s most talented home sewers into the sewing room, which is in an historic woollen mill on the outskirts of Leeds. Week One sees judges P ...
23-09-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: 10. The Final
It’s the grand finale, and the remaining candidates are ready to compete for the coveted title of Britain’s best amateur sewer. The judges, Patrick Grant and Esme Yo ...
21-09-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 9
It’s the semi-final, and judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young set three challenges celebrating wardrobe heroes. These are items found in every wardrobe. However little or o ...
16-09-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 8
It's week 8, and the five remaining sewers must channel their inner bookworm in a series of challenges celebrating literary icons. \n\nFor the Pattern Challenge, the judges ask ...
08-09-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 7
It’s week 7, and a place in the quarter-final is on the line as the sewers try to get in time with three challenges inspired by music. \n\nIn the Pattern Challenge, they p ...
01-09-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 6
It's Children’s Week. In the Pattern Challenge, the sewers tackle a children’s tutu. In the Transformation Challenge, sustainability is key as the sewers repurpose f ...
25-08-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 5
It's Week 5, and the sewers are tackling the wide world of sport.\n\nIn the Pattern Challenge, they hit the beach to create classic men’s swimming shorts.\n\nThe Transform ...
18-08-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 4
The ten remaining sewers celebrate the rich fashion and textile traditions of Mexico. Host Sophie Willan and judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young are joined by a special guest ju ...
11-08-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 3
It’s week 3, and it's time for Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Presenter Sophie Willan, alongside judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young, takes the fight to fast fashion with three c ...
04-08-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 2
It’s week 2, and judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young put the 11 remaining sewers through their paces with three challenges themed around prints and colours. \n\nFirst, th ...
28-07-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 8
It's week 8, and the five remaining sewers must channel their inner bookworm in a series of challenges celebrating literary icons. \n\nFor the Pattern Challenge, the judges ask ...
08-09-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 1
The Great British Sewing Bee returns with brand new host Sophie Willan. Over ten weeks, 12 of the country’s best home sewers compete to be crowned winner of the Sewing Bee ...
27-07-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 3
It’s week 3, and it's time for Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Presenter Sophie Willan, alongside judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young, takes the fight to fast fashion with three c ...
04-08-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 9
It’s the semi-final, and judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young set three challenges celebrating wardrobe heroes. These are items found in every wardrobe. However little or o ...
16-09-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 6
It's Children’s Week. In the Pattern Challenge, the sewers tackle a children’s tutu. In the Transformation Challenge, sustainability is key as the sewers repurpose f ...
25-08-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 7
It’s week 7, and a place in the quarter-final is on the line as the sewers try to get in time with three challenges inspired by music. \n\nIn the Pattern Challenge, they p ...
01-09-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 4
The ten remaining sewers celebrate the rich fashion and textile traditions of Mexico. Host Sophie Willan and judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young are joined by a special guest ju ...
11-08-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 2
It’s week 2, and judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young put the 11 remaining sewers through their paces with three challenges themed around prints and colours. \n\nFirst, th ...
28-07-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: Episode 5
It's Week 5, and the sewers are tackling the wide world of sport.\n\nIn the Pattern Challenge, they hit the beach to create classic men’s swimming shorts.\n\nThe Transform ...
18-08-2026
BBC 2
Series 12: 10. The Final
It’s the grand finale, and the remaining candidates are ready to compete for the coveted title of Britain’s best amateur sewer. The judges, Patrick Grant and Esme Yo ...
21-09-2026
BBC 2