The Great British Sewing Bee series 3

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The Great British Sewing Bee
Series 3
No. of episodes6
Release
Original network BBC Two
Original release5 February (2015-02-05) 
12 March 2015 (2015-03-12)
Series chronology
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Series 2
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Series 4

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 series was filmed at Metropolitan Wharf in London.

Contents

Sewers

SewerAgeOccupationHometown
Alex Florea32Corporate Sustainability ManagerLondon / Romania
Amanda Gledhill46Deputy Head Teacher Darlington
Annie Shanks62Former Dairy Farmer & Cheese Maker Scottish Borders
Deborah Simms [1] 26Support Officer Levenshulme, Manchester
Lorna Monje†69Retired Air HostessKent
Matt Chapple37IT ConsultantBerkshire
Neela Mistry-Bradshaw41Marketing ManagerSurrey
Neil Stace46Lieutenant Colonel Salisbury
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

Episode
no.
AirdateTotal viewers
(millions) [3]
BBC Two
weekly ranking [3]
15 February 20152.964
212 February 20153.094
319 February 20152.675
426 February 20153.334
55 March 20133.463
612 March 20133.622

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References

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  2. Sandwell, Ian (16 May 2016). "Great British Sewing Bee pays tribute to Lorna Monje". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
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