The Great British Sewing Bee series 10

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The Great British Sewing Bee
Series 10
Starring Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Host)
Esme Young (Judge)
Patrick Grant (Judge)
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network BBC One
BBC Two (Week 5)
Original release21 May (2024-05-21) 
24 July 2024 (2024-07-24)
Series chronology
 Previous
Series 9

The tenth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 21 May 2024 on BBC One. [1] Kiell Smith-Bynoe is the new host of the series, with Esme Young and Patrick Grant returning as judges. The series was again filmed at Sunny Bank Mills, a 19th-century woollen mill located just outside Leeds. [2] Smith-Bynoe has appeared on the show before as a contestant in the 2021 Christmas Special. [3] In this series there are 12 contestants. [4]

Contents

The Sewers

Sewer [5] Place of ResidenceOccupationPlacement
Ailsa Lyall Glasgow Freelance Events PlannerRunner Up
Alex Derbyshire Copywriter/Editor5th
Comfort Smithson Somerset Self-Employed Designer and Business Manager11th
Don Cheshire Retired Research Physicist9th
Georgie Carter Isle of Wight Club & Festival DJ7th
Janet Walton Doncaster Retired10th
Lauren Haynes Manchester Finance Administrator8th
Luke-Matthew Iveson Manchester Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Director1st
Marcus Holley London Teaching Assistant & Arts Award Coordinator6th
Neil Donoghue Leicester Woodwork Instructor12th
Pascha Guildford StudentRunner Up
Suzy Sankey Liverpool Waitress4th

Results and Eliminations

Sewer12345678910
LukeWINWINNER
AilsaWINWINRUNNER-UP
PaschaWINWINWINRUNNER-UP
SuzyWINELIM
AlexWINELIM
MarcusELIM
GeorgieWINELIM
LaurenELIM
DonELIM
JanetELIM
ComfortELIM
NeilELIM

  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

  Sewer eliminated   Garment of the Week

Episode 1: Back to Basics Week

Sewer [4] Pattern Challenge
(A-line midiskirt)
Transformation Challenge
(T-shirt)
Made-to-measure
(Casual Day Dress)
Ailsa8Multi-panel Cardigan8Wrap Dress
Alex2Nautical Two Piece5Gingham Dress
Comfort7Ladder Back Top2Cocoon Dress
Don11Bra Top and Skirt10Godet Dress
Georgie9Little Dress4Tablecloth Dress
Janet4Skirt and Top3Garden Party Dress
Lauren3Spotty Skirt11Maxi Dress
Luke5Graphic Top6Hand-Painted Utility Dress
Marcus6Hat7Shirt Dress
Neil10Fitted Dress121970's Dress
Pascha1Skirt9Milkmaid Dress
Suzy12A-symetric Top1Duvet Dress

Episode 2: Sports Week

Sewer [4] Pattern Challenge
(Half Zip Fleece)
Transformation Challenge
(Top and Bottom from Cricket Whites)
Made-to-measure
(Olympic Kit)
Ailsa9Torn Apart Set2Team Canada Golf Kit
Alex4Panelled Floor Length Dress1GB Marathon Kit
Comfort10Set10Ugandan Rugby Kit
Don8Scarecrow Set6Golfing Two Piece
Georgie2Dress9Trinidad & Tobago Track Kit
Janet11Dress8Jazzy Leotard
Lauren6Bow Top7Sequin Leotard
Luke3Piping Dress4Spanish Track Kit
Marcus1Balaclava11Speed Climbing Kit
Pascha5Cut Out Dress5GB Javelin Kit
Suzy7Full Skirt Dress3Weightlifting Unitard

Episode 3: Travel Week

Sewer [4] Pattern Challenge
(Summer Blouse using Tablecloth)
Transformation Challenge
(Bag using Nautical Paraphernalia)
Made-to-measure
(French Riviera)
Ailsa= 1Cinch Bag3French Riviera Plazzo Pants
Alex3Convertible Bag1French Riviera Jumpsuit
Don10Rucksack8French Riviera Sunflower Trousers & Top
Georgie4Purse and Bag4Beach to Bar Skirt & Top
Janet8Boot Bag10French Riviera Cocktail Twin Set
Lauren6Tote Bag7Chic Chiffon Two-Piece
Luke= 1Whistle Rucksack2French Riviera Shirt & Trousers
Marcus9Rucksack9French Riviera Ruffle Top & Skirt
Pascha5Duck Bag5Sailor Trousers & Top
Suzy7Circle Bag6French Riviera Polka Dot Skirt & Top

Episode 4: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Week

(This episode was shown on BBC Two due to Euro 2024 football.)

Sewer [4] Pattern Challenge
(Quilted Bag Using Scraps)
Transformation Challenge
(Textile Waste)
Made-to-measure
(Repurpose Wedding Dress)
Ailsa24Arty Party Dress
Alex36"Ta Dah" Party Dress
Don9Black & Red8Ruffled Party Dress
Georgie45Lace Party Dress
Lauren7380's Puffball Dress
Luke5Champagne Dress280's Power Party Dress
Marcus6Multi-Panel Jacket & Shorts9Red Carpet Party Outfit
Pascha1Dracula Dress1Cocktail Party Dress
Suzy87"Dance All Night" Party Dress

Episode 5: India Week

Special Judge for this week Priya Khanchandani

Sewer [4] Pattern Challenge
(Nehru Jacket)
Transformation Challenge
(Calico and Madras cotton)
Made-to-measure
(Sari Inspired Evening Wear)
Ailsa4Shorts Suit5Scotland & India - Together at Last
Alex1Maxi Dress8Red Carpet Glamour Gown
Georgie6Multi Gathered Bonanza1Green Goddess Sari Dress
Lauren7Short Suit7Silver Silk Sari Dress
Luke3Patchwork Dress3Big Drape Drag Dress
Marcus2Dress4A Dress for Bally
Pascha5Frilled Top and Skirt2All-In-One Sari Dress
Suzy8Dress with Pockets6Gold & Green Mini Dress

Episode 6: Children's Week

Sewer [4] Pattern Challenge
(child’s sequined bomber jacket)
Transformation Challenge
(animal-themed fancy dress for a toddler from beach towels)
Made-to-measure
(Outfit from a childhood photo)
Ailsa1Dalmation3Mum's Mermaid Inspired Party Dess
Alex2Lion2Party Dungarees & Top
Georgie5Butterfly7Double Denim Jumpsuit
Luke7Fish5Bi-Coloured Braces Boilersuit
Marcus3Frog6Spaceman Jumpsuit
Pascha4Crocodile1Ra-Ra Skirt & Top
Suzy6Swan4Granny Patsy'd Patchwork Skirt & Top

Episode 7: Lingerie Week

Sewer [4] Pattern Challenge
(Pyjama Blouse)
Transformation Challenge
(Outfit from Shapewear and Lace)
Made-to-measure
(Bustier Dress)
Ailsa5Black & White Dress5Unconventional Dress
Alex1Frilly Dress2Inside-out Dress
Luke3Floor-length Dress3Pageant Gown
Marcus4Muscle Man Torso6Rockstar Skater Chick Dress
Pascha2S&M Dress1Vintage Gown
Suzy6Brown & Black4Colourful Jigsaw Dress

Episode 8: Diva Week

Sewer [4] Pattern Challenge
(Tina Turner Fringed Dress)
Transformation Challenge
(Animal Print)
Made-to-measure
(Stage Outfit)
Ailsa2Lounging Cow Girl1Shania Twain Leopard Print Coat
Alex3Red and Brown Dressing Gown2Orville Peck Canadian Tuxedo
Luke1Keyhole Two-piece5Lady Gaga Human Motorbike Outfit
Pascha4Bikini with see-through shorts3Beyonce Mirror Bodysuit
Suzy5Green Black & White Two-piece4Lady Gaga Opera Coat

Episode 9: Design Icons Week

Sewer [4] Pattern Challenge
(Cristobal Balenciaga)
Transformation Challenge
(Jean Paul Gaultier Ties)
Made-to-measure
( Coco Chanel Inspired)
Ailsa3Halterneck Top with Woven Back3Box Tweed Waistcoat & Organza Skirt
Luke2Black & White Dress1Little Black Dress
Pascha1Pastel Dress21930s Coco Dress
Suzy4Game of Thrones Fan Dress4Monochrome Dress


Episode 10: Final

Sewer [4] Pattern Challenge
(Opera Gloves)
Transformation Challenge
(Party Paraphernalia)
Made-to-measure
(Draped Outfit)
Ailsa2Bunting top and skirt3'Scotland with a Twist' Two-Piece
Luke1Pastel Napkin Dress2Monochrome Masc/Femme Gown
Pascha3Glittery Silver Dress1Hot Pink Ballgown

Ratings

Episode
no.
AirdateTotal viewers
(millions) [6]
Weekly ranking
all channels [6]
121 May 20244.816
228 May 20244.5212
34 June 20244.434
411 June 20244.365
518 June 20243.4622
625 June 20243.5014
73 July 20244.139
810 July 20243.3615
917 July 20244.327
1024 July 20244.573

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