The Great British Sewing Bee
Amateur sewers compete to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young, hoping to be crowned Britain’s most sensational seamster.
- 2013-2026
- 12 seasons
- Game Show, Reality
Amateur sewers compete to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young, hoping to be crowned Britain’s most sensational seamster.
Season 11 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
Episode #11.1
58 mins
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.
Episode 2
Episode #11.2
58 mins
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.
Episode 3
Episode #11.3
58 mins
It's week 3, and we're celebrating design icons: Diane von Furstenberg, Vivienne Westwood and Versace.
Episode 4
Episode #11.4
58 mins
It's week 4, and we're celebrating Korea with sewing challenges inspired by the jeogori, taekwondo and cheollik.
Episode 5
Episode #11.5
58 mins
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.
Episode 6
Episode #11.6
58 mins
For Children Week, the sewers create "inclusive fashion" dungarees, transform maternity wear into toddler outfits and create made to measure costumes inspired by their childhood dream jobs.
Episode 7
Episode #11.7
58 mins
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.
Episode 8
Episode #11.8
58 mins
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.
Episode 9
Episode #11.9
58 mins
It's the semi-final. Three challenges stand between the sewers and the final: plus fours, polo shirts and 1920s-inspired party outfits.
Episode 10
Episode #11.10
58 mins
It's the final, and after challenges including the bias cut dress, sheer fabrics and trompe l'oeil, one sewer will be crowned winner.