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Week 1 of series 10 of the Great British Sewing Bee. Ten new contestants, a new presenter, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and the same two judges, Esme Young and Patrick Grant. The tasks this week are a denim skirt, a t-shirt transformation, and a casual dress. [more inside]
posted by paduasoy on May 26, 2024 - 14 comments

The three remaining sewers work on a bridesmaid's dress, a festival-themed transformation and a glamorous off-the-shoulder gown. (Contains spoilers) [more inside]
posted by essexjan on Jun 17, 2021 - 6 comments

It's the semi-final, and the sewers go back to the 1940s. They create a pair of Oxford bags [trousers], dresses from parachutes and a Dior New Look outfit.
posted by ellieBOA on Jun 10, 2021 - 15 comments

The sewers create a dress inspired by Dirty Dancing, a Sound of Music transformation and a disco era-inspired outfit from Dreamgirls.
posted by ellieBOA on Jun 10, 2021 - 7 comments

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. (Contains spoilers) [more inside]
posted by essexjan on May 28, 2021 - 4 comments

The sewers make waistcoats out of old clothes, turn army surplus into a women's outfit and make a dress out of jeans. Spoilers inside [more inside]
posted by essexjan on May 21, 2021 - 8 comments

For children's week, the sewers' skills are tested by romper suits, Under the Sea-themed fancy dress and raincoats for mini models.
posted by ellieBOA on May 13, 2021 - 11 comments

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.
posted by ellieBOA on Apr 30, 2021 - 3 comments

Summer Week sees Esme and Patrick challenging the sewers to create paperbag shorts, cocktail outfits and button-down sun dresses.
posted by anonymous on Apr 22, 2021 - 8 comments