The Great British Sewing Bee (series 1)

The first series of The Great British Sewing Bee started on 2 April and aired for four episodes concluding on 23 April 2013. The series was hosted by Claudia Winkleman and the judges were May Martin and Patrick Grant of Savile Row.

The Great British Sewing Bee
Season 1
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of episodes5
Release
Original networkBBC Two
Original release2 April (2013-04-02) 
23 April 2013 (2013-04-23)
Series chronology

Sewers

SewerAgeOccupationHometown
Ann Rowley[1]82HousewifeBirmingham
Jane Lake57Retired School PhotographerKent
Lauren Guthrie[1]27Renovation Project ManagerBirmingham
Mark Sanders41HGV MechanicDerbyshire
Michelle Osbourne Matthiasson[2]35Manager at Centrepoint CharityLondon
Sandra Lavender[3]48CleanerWolverhampton
Stuart Hillard[4]41Sales ManagerNorth Yorkshire
Tilly Walnes32Film Festival Project ManagerLondon

Results and eliminations

Colour key
  Sewer got through to the next round
  Sewer was eliminated
  Sewer won Garment of the week
  Sewer was the series runner-up
  Sewer was the series winner
  Sewer withdrew
Elimination chart
SewerWeek 1Week 2Week 3Week 4
AnnWinner
LaurenRunner-up
SandraRunner-up
StuartOUT
TillyOUT
MarkOUT
MichelleOUT
JaneWithdrew

Episodes

  Sewer eliminated   Best Garment   Winner

Episode 1

SewerPattern challenge
(A-Line Skirt)
Alteration challenge
(Neckline)
Made-to-measure
(Casual Dress)
Ann3N/ACrepe Wool Shift Dress
Jane4N/AN/A
Lauren2N/AN/A
Mark7V-neckCotton Colour Block Shift Dress
Michelle5Square Neckline with Lace panel insertionReversible Silk Wrap Dress
Sandra1Facing Scallop NecklineTailored Denim Shirt Dress
Stuart8N/AEmpire-Line Dress with Pleated Skirt
Tilly6N/AScalloped Neck Dress

Episode 2

SewerPattern challenge
(Men's Trousers)
Alteration challenge
(Patch Pockets)
Made-to-measure
(Silk/Satin Blouse)
Ann1Diagonal Checked Square PocketsFine Silk Cerise Blouse
Lauren2Gathered Floral PocketsSilk Peplum Blouse
Mark6Skull Print Pockets (Angled)18th Century Chemise
Sandra4Square Polka Dot Pockets with folded cornerFrilly Chiffon Blouse
Stuart5Semi Circle Red "Tulip" PocketsRaw Silk Chinese Blouse
Tilly3Semi Circle Polka Dot PocketsShift Blouse with Red Piping

Episode 3: Semifinal

SewerPattern challenge
(Child's Dress)
Alteration challenge
(Dart/Pleat Dress)
Made-to-measure
(Jackets)
Ann2Fitted/Tailored DressBuclé Tweed Edge to Edge Jacket
Lauren1Dress with Pleated Skirt and Orange BeltFitted Tweed Hacking Jacket
Sandra3Fitted Dress with Red PipingSoftly Tailored Wrap Collar Jacket
Stuart4Side Rippled DressBoiled Wool Alpine Jacket

Episode 4: Final

SewerPattern challenge
(Man's Shirt)
Alteration challenge
(An Evening Bag)
Made-to-measure
(Evening Dress)
Ann1Freeform CouchingLace and Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Lauren3Sequin ZigzagsSequin Gown with Asymmetric Satin Bodice
Sandra2Applique PetalsTeal Satin Gown with Plunging back

Episode 5: Christmas Special

Semi-finalists Lauren, Sandra, Stuart, and winner Ann return for a Christmas special. Holiday projects include a table runner, embroidered Christmas napkins, and a Christmas stocking.[5]

Ratings

All ratings are taken from BARB.[6]

Episode
no.
AirdateTotal
viewers
Weekly ranking
BBC Two
12 April 2013 (2013-04-02)2,988,0002
29 April 2013 (2013-04-09)2,951,0001
316 April 2013 (2013-04-16)2,882,0002
423 April 2013 (2013-04-23)3,087,0002

References

  1. Griffin, Mary (29 April 2013). "Ann Rowley's Great British Sewing Bee victory sparks new craze for crafting". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  2. Wollaston, Sam (3 April 2013). "The Great British Sewing Bee; Crossing England in a Punt: River of Dreams – TV review". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  3. Hallam, Katy (23 April 2013). "Queen Bee Ann stitches up TV crown at the age of 82". birminghammail. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  4. "What Sewing Bee's Stuart did next". Yorkshire Post. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  5. "The Great British Sewing Bee, Christmas Special". BBC Two. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  6. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055538/http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing/weekly-top-10/


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