The Great British Sewing Bee series 9
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The ninth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 24 May 2023 on BBC One.[1][2] As with series 8, Sara Pascoe hosts, with Esme Young and Patrick Grant returning as judges.[1][3] There were 12 contestants in season 9.[1][4]
| The Great British Sewing Bee | |
|---|---|
| Series 9 | |
| Starring | Sara Pascoe (Host) Esme Young (Judge) Patrick Grant (Judge) |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | 24 May – 26 July 2023 |
| Series chronology | |
The Sewers
edit| Sewer[4] | Place of Residence[4] | Occupation[5] | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa Al-Allak | Cardiff | Breast surgeon | 1st |
| Catherine Woolley | West Sussex | Computer games designer | 12th |
| Fauve Birch | Swansea | Trainee solicitor | 7th |
| Gillie Ford | Nottingham | Retired | 11th |
| Lauren Tedstone | Midlands | Fabric shop worker | 5th |
| Lizzie | Bristol | Graphic designer and animator | 6th |
| Maria | Fife | Accident and emergency nurse | 10th |
| Matthew | Peterborough | Teaching assistant | 9th |
| Mia Bleach | Surrey | Costume design student | Runner-up |
| Tony Rea | Cornwall | Postman | Runner-up |
| Tony W | Essex | Primary school teacher | 8th |
| Vicki Reid | Lincolnshire | Police dispatcher | 4th |
Results and Eliminations
edit| Sewer | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa | WIN | WIN | WIN | WINNER | ||||||
| Mia | WIN | WIN | RUNNER-UP | |||||||
| Tony R | WIN | RUNNER-UP | ||||||||
| Vicki | ELIM | |||||||||
| Lauren | ELIM | |||||||||
| Lizzie | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||
| Fauve | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||
| Tony W | WIN | ELIM | ||||||||
| Matthew | ELIM | |||||||||
| Maria | ELIM | |||||||||
| Gillie | ELIM | |||||||||
| Catherine | ELIM | |||||||||
Sewer was the series winner
Sewer was the series runner-up
Sewer won Garment of the Week
One of the judges' favourite sewers
Sewer was safe and got through to next round
One of the judges' least favourite sewers
Sewer was eliminated
Episodes
edit- Sewer eliminated Garment of the Week
Episode 1: Classics with a twist
edit| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Twist Top) |
Transformation Challenge (Corporate Uniform to Personality Garment) |
Made-to-measure (Cut Out Dress) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa | 1 | Skirt and Top | 6 | Open Back Cut-Out Dress |
| Catherine | 12 | Cat Peek Dress | 5 | Sateen Cut-Out Dress |
| Fauve | 5 | Pink Top | 9 | Floral Cut-Out Dress |
| Gillie | 11 | Floral Outfit | 4 | Cut-Out Sundress |
| Lauren | 6 | Dress | 7 | Linen Cut-Out Dress |
| Lizzie | 10 | Gathered Outfit | 3 | Dior-Inspired Cut-Out Dress |
| Maria | 8 | Blue Tunic Top | 12 | Broderie Anglaise Cut-Out Dress |
| Matthew | 3 | Bondage Shirt | 1 | Harness Cut-Out Dress |
| Mia | 7 | Yellow Top | 8 | Cut-Out Mini Dress |
| Tony R | 2 | Shorts | 11 | Rockabilly Cut-Out Dress |
| Tony W | 9 | Waistcoat | 10 | Stretch Fabric Cut-Out Dress |
| Vicki | 4 | Orange Sleeve Top | 2 | 1980s Cut-Out Dress |
Episode 2: Travel Week
edit| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Rucksack) |
Transformation Challenge (Windbreak to Rainwear) |
Made-to-measure (Swimsuit) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa | 2 | Jacket & Skirt | 1 | Marilyn Monroe Inspired Swimsuit |
| Fauve | 5 | Wrap Coat | 9 | Wild Swimming Costume |
| Gillie | 11 | Patriotic Coat | 7 | South of France Inspired Swimsuit |
| Lauren | 4 | Frilled Cape | 5 | Belted Swimsuit |
| Lizzie | 10 | Loop Cape | 10 | Frilly Ruffle Swimsuit |
| Maria | 6 | Alien Vs Predator | 8 | Retro Inspired Swimsuit |
| Matthew | 8 | Giant Hood Coat | 4 | Transgender Flag Swimsuit |
| Mia | 9 | Bow Top | 6 | Puff Sleeve Swimsuit |
| Tony R | 3 | Red and yellow stripe coat | 3 | Cornish Sea Swimsuit |
| Tony W | 7 | Pink Binding Coat | 2 | Halterneck Swimsuit |
| Vicki | 1 | All in one | 11 | Sun Safe Swimsuit |
Episode 3: West Africa
edit| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Batakari) |
Transformation Challenge (Adire Fabric) |
Made-to-measure (Boubou) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa | 1 | 6 | Jellabiya Boubou | |
| Fauve | 10 | 8 | Fringed Boubou | |
| Lauren | 5 | Grecian Goddess | 2 | Fans Boubou |
| Lizzie | 8 | Spotty asymetrical dress | 1 | Colour Block Boubou |
| Maria | 4 | purple dress | 10 | Chiffon Boubou |
| Matthew | 6 | 7 | Man's Boubou | |
| Mia | 9 | 4 | Puffy Ruffly Boubou | |
| Tony R | 3 | red halterneck | 9 | Flounce Boubou |
| Tony W | 7 | 3 | Billowing Boubou | |
| Vicki | 2 | 5 | Midi Boubou | |
Episode 4: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
edit| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Zero Waste Trousers) |
Transformation Challenge (Tote Bag to Garment) |
Made-to-measure (Crochet Blanket Outfit) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa | 1 | 1 | Flower Power Coat | |
| Fauve | 8 | 6 | Swinging 60's Dress | |
| Lauren | 5 | 9 | Culotte & Crop Top Set | |
| Lizzie | 6 | 2 | Striped Dress & Hooded Bomber | |
| Matthew | 7 | 5 | Nan's A-Line Dress | |
| Mia | 3 | 3 | Box Jacket & Mini Skirt | |
| Tony R | 9 | 4 | Festival Two Piece | |
| Tony W | 4 | 7 | Stripes & Chevron Two Piece | |
| Vicki | 2 | 8 | Bohemian Dress | |
Episode 5: Art Week
edit| Pattern Challenge (Modernist Skirt) |
Transformation Challenge (Painting into Dress) |
Made-to-measure (Surrealist Dress) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa | 2 | Nautilus Shell Top | 1 | Cream Dress |
| Fauve | 4 | 4 | Architectural Dress | |
| Lauren | 7 | Dark Armour Dress | 2 | Illusion Shirt Dress |
| Lizzie | 1 | 5 | Ode to Picasso | |
| Mia | 6 | 3 | Cloud Dress | |
| Tony R | 5 | Blue & White Top | 6 | This is a Dress |
| Tony W | 8 | Blue Jacket | 8 | Gothic Bridal Gown |
| Vicki | 3 | V-Neck Top | 7 | Dali Inspired Outfit |
Episode 6: Children's Week
edit| Pattern Challenge (Dragon Dressing Gown) |
Transformation Challenge (Denim Jacket) |
Made-to-measure (Party Dress) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa | 2 | Black Jacket with Neon Twists | 7 | Aqua Birthday Party Dress |
| Fauve | 7 | Stars & Tulle Jacket | 5 | Floral Jumpsuit |
| Lauren | 3 | Patchwork Jacket | 6 | Sunday Best Dress |
| Lizzie | 1 | Soviet Cosmonaut Jacket | 1 | Waistcoat & Tiered Skirt |
| Mia | 5 | Frilled Sleeveless Jacket | 4 | Christmas Party Dress |
| Tony R | 6 | Dinosaur Camo Jacket | 2 | Neoprene Party Dress |
| Vicki | 4 | Hearts & Lace Jacket | 3 | Princess Party Dress |
Episode 7: Nineties Week
edit| Pattern Challenge (Cargo Pants) |
Transformation Challenge (90's Icon Fancy Dress Costume) |
Made-to-measure (90's Supermodel Dress) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa | 2 | Jennifer Lopez | 6 | Boned Bustier |
| Lauren | 4 | Scary Spice | 1 | Bias Cut Slip Dress |
| Lizzie | 6 | Lady Raver @ Prodigy Gig | 5 | Liquid Gold Slip Dress |
| Mia | 5 | Madonna | 2 | Liz Hurley Inspired Dress |
| Tony R | 3 | Ginger Spice Dress | 3 | Body Con Dress |
| Vicki | 1 | Ginger Spice 2 Piece | 4 | Satin Corset Dress |
Episode 8: Fashion Icons Week
edit| Pattern Challenge (Breakfast at Tiffany's Dress) |
Transformation Challenge (Shower Curtains) |
Made-to-measure (Smoking Jacket) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa | 1 | Bikini with Bolero & Skirt | 4 | Purple Velvet Smoking Jacket |
| Lauren | 5 | Halter Neck Clear Dress | 2 | Chenille Smoking Jacket |
| Mia | 2 | Stars Cocktail Dress | 1 | Harry Styles Jacquared Jacket |
| Tony R | 4 | Bondage Skirt with Cape | 5 | Willy Wonka Purple Cordury Jacket |
| Vicki | 3 | Frilled Yellow Dress | 3 | Rainforest Pocketless Jacket |
Episode 9: Utilitarian Week
edit| Pattern Challenge (Military Trench Coat) |
Transformation Challenge (Cleaning Products) |
Made-to-measure (Boilersuit) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa | 1 | Carnival top with Scourer Pom-Poms | 3 | Rock Chick Boilersuit |
| Mia | 3 | Rubber gloves Dress | 2 | Floral Boilersuit for Mum |
| Tony R | 2 | Tabard & Mops dress | 4 | Camo Boilersuit |
| Vicki | 4 | Checkerboard Scourer Pleated Top | 1 | Orange is the New Black Boilersuit |
Episode 10: The Final
edit| Pattern Challenge (Victorian Style Evening Dress) |
Transformation Challenge (Girl's Party Wear into Men's Red Carpet Glamour) |
Made-to-measure (Met-Gala Two-In-One Dress) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaa | 2 | Black & Silver Spectacular | 1 | Blue Shift Dress/Emerald Gown with Bow |
| Mia | 1 | David Bowie Skort | 3 | Little Black Dress/Pink Glitter Gown |
| Tony R | 3 | 70's Collar with Pink Cravat | 2 | Puffball Dress/Psychedelic Fishtail Dress |
Ratings
edit| Episode no. |
Airdate | Total viewers (millions)[6] |
Weekly ranking all channels[6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 May 2023 | 4.60 | 7 |
| 2 | 31 May 2023 | 4.14 | 15 |
| 3 | 7 June 2023 | 4.08 | 9 |
| 4 | 14 June 2023 | 4.19 | 5 |
| 5 | 21 June 2023 | 4.37 | 4 |
| 6 | 28 June 2023 | 4.43 | 4 |
| 7 | 5 July 2023 | 4.39 | 4 |
| 8 | 12 July 2023 | 4.08 | 8 |
| 9 | 19 July 2023 | 4.49 | 6 |
| 10 | 26 July 2023 | 4.93 | 3 |
References
edit- ^ a b c https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishsewingbee/ Retrieved 2023-05-24
- ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001m7pk/ Retrieved 2023-05-24
- ^ https://www.thegreatbritishsewingbee.co.uk/the-show/ Retrieved 2023-05-24
- ^ a b c https://www.thegreatbritishsewingbee.co.uk/sewers/ Retrieved 2023-05-24
- ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001m7pk/the-great-british-sewing-bee-series-9-episode-1 Retrieved 2023-05-26
- ^ a b "Most viewed programmes Barb". Retrieved 2024-05-01.
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