The Great British Sewing Bee series 1

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The Great British Sewing Bee
Series 1
No. of episodes4
Release
Original network BBC Two
Original release2 April (2013-04-02) 
23 April 2013 (2013-04-23)
Series chronology
Next 
Series 2

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.

Contents

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 Walnes 32Film 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
JaneWDR

Episodes

  Sewer eliminated   Best Garment   Winner

Episode 1

SewerPattern challenge
(A-Line Skirt)
Alteration challenge
(Neckline)
Made-to-measure
(Casual Dress)
Ann3Crepe Wool Shift Dress
Jane4
Lauren2
Mark7V-neckCotton Colour Block Shift Dress
Michelle5Square Neckline with Lace panel insertionReversible Silk Wrap Dress
Sandra1Facing Scallop NecklineTailored Denim Shirt Dress
Stuart8Empire-Line Dress with Pleated Skirt
Tilly6Scalloped 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

Ratings

Episode
no.
AirdateTotal viewers
(millions) [5]
BBC Two
weekly ranking [5]
12 April 20132.992
29 April 20132.951
316 April 20132.882
423 April 20133.092

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