The Great British Sewing Bee series 9

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
StarringSara Pascoe (Host)
Esme Young (Judge)
Patrick Grant (Judge)
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkBBC One
Original release24 May (2023-05-24) –
26 July 2023 (2023-07-26)
Series chronology
← Previous
Series 8
Next →
Series 10

The Sewers

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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

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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

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  Sewer eliminated   Garment of the Week

Episode 1: Classics with a twist

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishsewingbee/ Retrieved 2023-05-24
  2. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001m7pk/ Retrieved 2023-05-24
  3. ^ https://www.thegreatbritishsewingbee.co.uk/the-show/ Retrieved 2023-05-24
  4. ^ a b c https://www.thegreatbritishsewingbee.co.uk/sewers/ Retrieved 2023-05-24
  5. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001m7pk/the-great-british-sewing-bee-series-9-episode-1 Retrieved 2023-05-26
  6. ^ a b "Most viewed programmes Barb". Retrieved 2024-05-01.