Shape

E1

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.

Activewear

E2

It’s Week 2 of The Great British Sewing Bee as sewers tackle activewear: a seven-panel cap, a cycling kit transformation, and stylish athleisure to take you from gym to coffee shop.

Icons

E3

It’s week 3, and we’re celebrating design icons: Diane von Furstenberg, Vivienne Westwood and Versace.

Korea

E4

It’s week 4, and we're celebrating Korea with sewing challenges inspired by the jeogori, taekwondo and cheollik.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

E5

It’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle week, with sewers creating a zero-waste jacket, transforming discarded tents and raiding wardrobes to Make Do and Mend for new outfits.

Children's Week

E6

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

Art Week

E7

It’s Art Week, and there's a baby-doll dress inspired by Grayson Perry, painter’s overalls to transform, and bold pop art influences in the challenges.

Movies Week

E8

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.