The Great British Sewing Bee series 6

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The Great British Sewing Bee
Series 6
Starring Joe Lycett (Host)
Esme Young (Judge)
Patrick Grant (Judge)
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network BBC One
Original release22 April (2020-04-22) 
24 June 2020 (2020-06-24)
Series chronology
 Previous
Series 5
Next 
Series 7

The sixth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 22 April 2020. Joe Lycett returned as the presenter of the show with both Esme Young and Patrick Grant returning as the judges. [1] [2] [3] The series consisted of 12 contestants competing to be named the best sewer. [4] [5] For series six, the show moved from BBC Two to BBC One and increased from eight episodes to 10, becoming the channel's top rated show during its run. [6]

Contents

The Sewers

Sewer [6] [7] AgeOccupationPlace of ResidencyPlacement
Clare Bradley37Hospital DoctorWinchesterWinner
Matt Gage43Playout SupervisorLondonRunner-Up
Nicole Akong42Jewellery DesignerLondonRunner-Up
Liz Grylls37Product ManagerMiddlesbrough4th
Mark Francis42Personal BankerKenilworth5th
Therese64Semi-retired TeacherEast Sussex6th
Peter Cant40Deputy Manager, Youth HostelBrighton7th
Ali48ParamedicWest Yorkshire8th
Hazel Elba26Charity WorkerKent9th
Fiona McCrudden56House PersonRenfrewshire10th
Alex24StudentGloucestershire11th
Angillia62Retired Primary School TeacherWest Yorkshire12th

Results and Eliminations

Sewer12345678910
ClareWINWinner
MattWINWINRunner-up
NicoleWINRunner-up
LizOUT
MarkWINOUT
ThereseWINWINOUT
PeterOUT
AliWINOUT
HazelOUT
FionaOUT
AlexOUT
AngilliaOUT

  Sewer was the series winner

  Sewer was the series runner-up

  Best Garment: 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: Wardrobe Staples Week [8]

SewerPattern Challenge
(Wrap Skirt)
Alteration Challenge
(Men's Office Shirt)
Made-to-measure
(Tea Dress)
Alex10Mini Dress9Dancefloor Tea Dress
Ali3A-line Mini Skirt7Country Fair Tea Dress
Angillia7Frilled Tunic12Elegant Tea Dress
Clare9Halter Neck Dress340s Floral Tea Dress
Fiona4Skirt10Floral Ruffle Tea Dress
Hazel11Pleated Skirt6African Wax Print Tea Dress
Liz6Corset590s Ditsy Grunge Tea Dress
Mark5Skirt11Flower Power Tea Dress
Matt8Skirt4Prim and Proper Tea Dress
Nicole12Fringe Skirt2Caribbean Carnival Tea Dress
Peter1Dress1Festival Tea Dress
Therese2Sleeveless Tunic850s Swirly Tea Dress

Episode 2: Holiday Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Palazzo Pants)
Alteration Challenge
(Towels)
Made-to-measure
(Summer Holiday Shirt)
Alex7Wrap Top10Chest Appeal Holiday Shirt
Ali1Rah-Rah Skirt5Festival Holiday Shirt
Clare2Beach Cover-Up8Peruvian Holiday Short
Fiona11Beach Cover-Up91950s Style Holiday Shirt
Hazel9Beach Cover-Up3African Wax Print Holiday Shirt
Liz6Tunic6Koi Carp Holiday Shirt
Mark4Beach Cover-Up7Tropical Holiday Shirt
Matt5Short Skirt11Ode to Frida Holiday Shirt
Nicole10Shorts Suit2Shirt-Jac Holiday Shirt
Peter8Beach Cover-Up1Contemporary Holiday Shirt
Therese3Dress4Parrot Fashion Holiday Shirt

Episode 3: Children's Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Child's Smocked Dress)
Alteration Challenge
(Sleeping Bag)
Made-to-measure
(Dungarees)
Ali3Pepperoni Pizza Outfit5Decorator's Dungarees
Clare9Watermelon Wedge Outfit2Safari Dungarees
Fiona6Watermelon Outfit9Geometric Print Dungarees
Hazel4Cheese Burger Outfit6Cosmic Dungarees
Liz2Pumpkin Outfit7Shorty Star Dungarees
Mark7Packet of Crisps Outfit4Flash of Flamingo Dungarees
Matt1Apple Outfit10Mustard Dungarees
Nicole5Carrot Outfit8Nautical Dungarees
Peter8Sushi Outfit3Utility Dungarees
Therese10Purple Grapes Outfit1Summer Dungarees

Episode 4: Sports Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Rugby Shirt)
Alteration Challenge
(Cagoule)
Made-to-measure
(Tennis Outfit)
Ali5Zigzag Toddler's Onesie8Bold Floral Tennis Outfit
Clare2Rainbow Toddler's Onesie3Science Nerd Tennis Outfit
Hazel7Pink Cape Toddler's Onesie41970's Cotton Poplin Tennis Outfit
Liz9Turquoise and Black Toddler's Onesie9Punky Tennis Outfit
Mark3Neon Stripe Toddler's Onesie5Vintage (With a Twist) Tennis Outfit
Matt4Leopard Print Toddler's Onesie71980's Neon Tennis Outfit
Nicole1Animal Print Toddler's Onesie2Retro Towelling Tennis Outfit
Peter8Polka Dot Toddler's Onesie6Multi-Purpose Tennis Outfit
Therese6Floral Toddler's Onesie1All-Black Tennis Outfit

Episode 5: Lingerie and Sleepwear Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Boned Basque)
Alteration Challenge
(Nightie and Pajamas)
Made-to-measure
(Sleep Set)
Ali6Skating Outfit6Leopard Print Sleep Set
Clare1Dress41940's Peekaboo Sleep Set
Liz3Maxi Dress8Comfy Goth Sleep Set
Mark4Skirt5Winceyette Sleep Set
Matt5Dress3Silky and Sensual Sleep Set
Nicole2Dungarees1Baby Doll Sleep Set
Peter8Bolero Jacket2Abstract Cotton Sleep Set
Therese7Blouse7Floral Cotton Sleep Set

Episode 6: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Men's Bomber Jacket)
Alteration Challenge
(Laundry Bags)
Made-to-measure
(Winter Dress)
Clare2Skirt51920s Puffin Winter Dress
Liz3Bell-Shaped Skirt3Panelled Chevron Winter Dress
Mark1Trench Coat6Asymmetric Winter Dress
Matt5Dress with Train7Multi-Panelled Skirt Winter Dress
Nicole6Jacket4Stripy Puzzle Winter Dress
Peter7Dress1Wicked Witch Winter Dress
Therese4Bell-Shaped Dress2Twisted Jumper Winter Dress

In the Made-to-Measure Challenge, the sewers all had to make their winter dresses from recycled knitwear. For the first time, the judges could not agree and chose two Garments of the Week.

Episode 7: 1980's Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Power Jacket)
Alteration Challenge
(High-Vis Safety Wear)
Made-to-measure
(80's Cocktail Dress)
Clare2Cone Bra Top and Ruffled Skirt180s Puffball Cocktail Dress
Liz3Green Puff Skirt Dress580s Cartoon Hero Cocktail Dress
Mark4Top and Shorts2Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress
Matt1Strapless Top and Skirt480s Soap Opera Diva Cocktail Dress
Nicole5Off-the-shoulder Top and Skirt380s Split and Shimmer Cocktail Dress
Therese6Top and 'Bucks Fizz' Skirt680s Black and Gold Cocktail Dress

Episode 8: World Sewing Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Terno Blouse)
Alteration Challenge
(Provencal Tablecloth)
Made-to-measure
(Flamenco Skirt)
Clare1Child's Dress1Formal Curtain Flamenco Skirt
Liz3Kimono2Gothic Flamenco Skirt
Mark5Jacket4Wrap Flamenco Skirt
Matt2Women's Beach Set3Modern Scuba Flamenco Skirt
Nicole4Frilled Culottes5Global Flamenco Skirt

Episode 9: Movie Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Pleated Halterneck Dress)
Alteration Challenge
(Sci-Fi 'Scrap' and Garments)
Made-to-measure
(Flapper Dress)
Clare2Copper Tubing Dress1Three Layer Art Deco Flapper Dress
Liz4Leather-Studded Sleeve Dress4Cobweb Crossover Flapper Dress
Matt1'Barbarella' Dress3Vintage New York Flapper Dress
Nicole3Black and Silver Collar Dress2Silk, Feather, and Gold Flapper Dress

Episode 10: Celebration Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Boy's Kilt)
Alteration Challenge
(Swimsuit and Prom Dress)
Made-to-measure
(Evening Gown)
Clare1Purple Wings Carnival Outfit21930s Hollywood Red Carpet Gown
Matt3Upside-down Bodice Carnival Outfit3Leather and Gold Red Carpet Gown
Nicole2Sparkly Blue Carnival Outfit1Feathers and Bling Red Carpet Gown

Ratings

Episode
no.
AirdateTotal viewers
(millions) [9]
Weekly ranking
all channels [9]
122 April 20206.0113
229 April 20205.6824
36 May 20205.9416
413 May 20205.6611
520 May 20206.007
629 May 20206.025
73 June 20206.067
810 June 20206.256
917 June 20206.187
1024 June 20205.994

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