The Great British Sewing Bee (series 3)

The third series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 5 February 2015 and aired for 6 episodes. Claudia Winkleman returned to present alongside resident judges May Martin and Patrick Grant.

The Great British Sewing Bee
Season 3
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of episodes6
Release
Original networkBBC Two
Original release5 February (2015-02-05) 
12 March 2015 (2015-03-12)
Series chronology

Sewers

SewerAgeOccupationHometown
Alex Florea32Corporate Sustainability ManagerLondon / Romania
Amanda Gledhill46Deputy Head TeacherDarlington
Annie Shanks62Former Dairy Farmer & Cheese MakerScottish Borders
Deborah Simms[1]26Support OfficerLevenshulme, Manchester
Lorna Monje†69Retired Air HostessKent
Matt Chapple37IT ConsultantBerkshire
Neela Mistry-Bradshaw41Marketing ManagerSurrey
Neil Stace46Lieutenant ColonelSalisbury
Paul Clarke54Sports PhysiotherapistCheshire
Ryan Walklett21Theatre Dresser / University StudentLondon

Results and elimination

Colour key
  Sewer got through to the next round
  Sewer was eliminated
  Sewer won best Garment of the week
  Sewer was the series runner-up
  Sewer was the series winner
Elimination chart
SewerW1W2W3W4W5W6
MattWinner
LornaRunner-up
NeilRunner-up
DeborahOUT
PaulOUT
RyanOUT
AmandaOUT
NeelaOUT
AlexOUT
AnnieOUT

Episodes

  Sewer eliminated   Best Garment   Winner

Episode 1

SewerPattern Challenge
(Women's Cotton Trousers)
Alteration Challenge
(Denim Shirt)
Made-to-measure
(Summer Dress)
Alex10Pink Tulle and Denim Skirt160s Dress
Amanda7Child's Dress3Picnic Dress
Annie4Sleeved Dress10Classic Tea Dress
Deborah5Pencil Skirt6Fit & Flare Dress
Lorna2Child's Skirt2Long-Sleeved Princess-Seamed Dress
Matt6Skirt5Sleeveless Dress
Neela3Skirt9Princess-Seamed Dress
Neil1Skirt8Princess-Seamed Dress
Paul9Dress4A-Line Dress
Ryan8Dress750s Tea Dress

Episode 2: Attention to Detail Week: Children's Clothes

SewerPattern Challenge
(Tailored Child's Waistcoat)
Alteration Challenge
(T-shirt & Dress)
Made-to-measure
(Children's 3D Costume)
Alex6Harem Trousers4Cupcake Dress
Amanda8Cape9Flapper Dress
Deborah7Cardigan/Belero Jacket5Peacock Dress
Lorna2Swimming Suit2Booby Bird
Matt5Pair of Shorts8Peacock Dress
Neela9Asymmetric Dress7Bookworm
Neil3Boxing Shorts & Gloves1Smartphone
Paul4Shirred Waisted Skirt6Ballerina Elephant
Ryan1Shirred Dress3Urban Fox

Episode 3: 1950s Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(The Walk-away Dress)
Alteration Challenge
(Vintage Curtains)
Made-to-measure
(Sheer Blouse)
Amanda8Prom Skirt3Pussy Bow Blouse
Deborah7Panelled Wrap Skirt6Semi-Fitted Bow Blouse
Lorna5Skirt with Big Bow1Sweetheart Blouse
Matt2Girl's Dress5Sleeveless Fitted Blouse
Neela6Top8Collared Blouse
Neil3Ladies Evening Dress2Draped Blouse
Paul4Skirt7Semi-Fitted Blouse
Ryan1Man's Short-Sleeve Shirt4Sleeveless Fitted Peplum Blouse

Episode 4: Structure Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Boned Corset)
Alteration Challenge
(Power Suit)
Made-to-measure
(Traditional Kilt)
Amanda7Draped Top7Linton Tweed Female Kilt
Deborah4Jacket5Wool Traditional Kilt
Lorna5Maternity Top4Traditional Kilt (in a Gunn Ancient Tartan)
Matt2Dress3Cotton Female Kilt
Neil1Cocktail Dress1Traditional Kilt (in a Culloden Tartan)
Paul3Dress6Glittered Denim Kilt
Ryan6All-in-one Dress2Contemporary Kilt

Episode 5 – Semifinal: Tricky Fabrics

SewerPattern Challenge
(Lace Pencil Skirt)
Alteration Challenge
(Neoprene Wetsuit)
Made-to-measure
(Woman's Leather Jacket)
Deborah3Dress1Collarless Jacket
Lorna2Dress2Cropped Jacket
Matt1Lace Skirt Dress4Fitted Biker Jacket
Neil4Halter Neck Dress3Asymmetrical jacket
Paul5Dress5Fitted Jacket

Episode 6: Final

SewerPattern Challenge
(Japanese Pattern)
Alteration Challenge
(Delphos Column Dress)
Made-to-measure
(Avant-garde Dress)
Lorna2'Lampshade' Dress1Fitted Strapless Minidress with Long Overskirt
Matt3Halter Neck Dress2Couture-inspired Geometric Dress
Neil1'Skanklet'3Asymmetric Gown

Runner-up Lorna died of aplastic anaemia in early 2016. The first episode of series four was dedicated to her memory.[2]

Ratings

All ratings are taken from BARB.[3]

Episode
no.
AirdateTotal
viewers
Weekly ranking
BBC Two
15 February 2015 (2015-02-05)2,932,0004
212 February 2015 (2015-02-12)3,001,0004
319 February 2015 (2015-02-19)2,589,0005
426 February 2015 (2015-02-26)3,276,0004
55 March 2015 (2015-03-05)3,435,0003
612 March 2015 (2015-03-12)3,611,0002

References

  1. Flanagan, Emma (6 February 2015). "Levenshulme's Deborah Simms has us in stitches on @sewingbee". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  2. Sandwell, Ian (16 May 2016). "Great British Sewing Bee pays tribute to Lorna Monje". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  3. "Top 10 Programmes". BARB. 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2015-02-06.


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