The Great British Sewing Bee series 9

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The Great British Sewing Bee
Series 9
Starring Sara Pascoe (Host)
Esme Young (Judge)
Patrick Grant (Judge)
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network BBC One
Original release24 May (2023-05-24) –
26 July 2023 (2023-07-26)
Series chronology
← Previous
Series 8
Next →
Series 10

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 sewers

Sewer [4] Place of residence [4] Occupation [5] Placement
Asmaa Al-Allak Cardiff Breast surgeon1st
Catherine Woolley West Sussex Computer games designer12th
Fauve Birch Swansea Trainee solicitor7th
Gillie Ford Nottingham Retired11th
Lauren Tedstone Midlands Fabric shop worker5th
Lizzie Bristol Graphic designer and animator6th
Maria Fife Accident and emergency nurse10th
Matthew Peterborough Teaching assistant9th
Mia Bleach Surrey Costume design studentRunner-up
Tony Rea Cornwall PostmanRunner-up
Tony W Essex Primary school teacher8th
Vicki Reid Lincolnshire Police dispatcher4th

Results and eliminations

Sewer12345678910
AsmaaWINWINWINWINNER
MiaWINWINRUNNER-UP
Tony RWINRUNNER-UP
VickiELIM
LaurenELIM
LizzieWINELIM
FauveWINELIM
Tony WWINELIM
MatthewELIM
MariaELIM
GillieELIM
CatherineELIM

  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: Classics with a twist

SewerPattern Challenge
(Twist Top)		Transformation Challenge
(Corporate Uniform to Personality Garment)		Made-to-measure
(Cut Out Dress)
Asmaa1Skirt and Top6Open Back Cut-Out Dress
Catherine12Cat Peek Dress5Sateen Cut-Out Dress
Fauve5Pink Top9Floral Cut-Out Dress
Gillie11Floral Outfit4Cut-Out Sundress
Lauren6Dress7Linen Cut-Out Dress
Lizzie10Gathered Outfit3Dior-Inspired Cut-Out Dress
Maria8Blue Tunic Top12Broderie Anglaise Cut-Out Dress
Matthew3Bondage Shirt1Harness Cut-Out Dress
Mia7Yellow Top8Cut-Out Mini Dress
Tony R2Shorts11Rockabilly Cut-Out Dress
Tony W9Waistcoat10Stretch Fabric Cut-Out Dress
Vicki4Orange Sleeve Top21980s Cut-Out Dress

Episode 2: Travel Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Rucksack)		Transformation Challenge
(Windbreak to Rainwear)		Made-to-measure
(Swimsuit)
Asmaa2Jacket & Skirt1Marilyn Monroe Inspired Swimsuit
Fauve5Wrap Coat9Wild Swimming Costume
Gillie11Patriotic Coat7South of France Inspired Swimsuit
Lauren4Frilled Cape5Belted Swimsuit
Lizzie10Loop Cape10Frilly Ruffle Swimsuit
Maria6Alien Vs Predator8Retro Inspired Swimsuit
Matthew8Giant Hood Coat4Transgender Flag Swimsuit
Mia9Bow Top6Puff Sleeve Swimsuit
Tony R3Red and yellow stripe coat3Cornish Sea Swimsuit
Tony W7Pink Binding Coat2Halterneck Swimsuit
Vicki1All in one11Sun Safe Swimsuit

Episode 3: West Africa

SewerPattern Challenge
(Batakari)		Transformation Challenge
(Adire Fabric)		Made-to-measure
(Boubou)
Asmaa16Jellabiya Boubou
Fauve108Fringed Boubou
Lauren5Grecian Goddess2Fans Boubou
Lizzie8Spotty asymetrical dress1Colour Block Boubou
Maria4purple dress10Chiffon Boubou
Matthew67Man's Boubou
Mia94Puffy Ruffly Boubou
Tony R3red halterneck9Flounce Boubou
Tony W73Billowing Boubou
Vicki25Midi Boubou

Episode 4: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

SewerPattern Challenge
(Zero Waste Trousers)		Transformation Challenge
(Tote Bag to Garment)		Made-to-measure
(Crochet Blanket Outfit)
Asmaa11Flower Power Coat
Fauve86Swinging 60's Dress
Lauren59Culotte & Crop Top Set
Lizzie62Striped Dress & Hooded Bomber
Matthew75Nan's A-Line Dress
Mia33Box Jacket & Mini Skirt
Tony R94Festival Two Piece
Tony W47Stripes & Chevron Two Piece
Vicki28Bohemian Dress

Episode 5: Art Week

Pattern Challenge
(Modernist Skirt)		Transformation Challenge
(Painting into Dress)		Made-to-measure
(Surrealist Dress)
Asmaa2Nautilus Shell Top1Cream Dress
Fauve44Architectural Dress
Lauren7Dark Armour Dress2Illusion Shirt Dress
Lizzie15Ode to Picasso
Mia63Cloud Dress
Tony R5Blue & White Top6This is a Dress
Tony W8Blue Jacket8Gothic Bridal Gown
Vicki3V-Neck Top7Dali Inspired Outfit

Episode 6: Children's Week

Pattern Challenge
(Dragon Dressing Gown)		Transformation Challenge
(Denim Jacket)		Made-to-measure
(Party Dress)
Asmaa2Black Jacket with Neon Twists7Aqua Birthday Party Dress
Fauve7Stars & Tulle Jacket5Floral Jumpsuit
Lauren3Patchwork Jacket6Sunday Best Dress
Lizzie1Soviet Cosmonaut Jacket1Waistcoat & Tiered Skirt
Mia5Frilled Sleeveless Jacket4Christmas Party Dress
Tony R6Dinosaur Camo Jacket2Neoprene Party Dress
Vicki4Hearts & Lace Jacket3Princess Party Dress

Episode 7: Nineties Week

Pattern Challenge
(Cargo Pants)		Transformation Challenge
(90's Icon Fancy Dress Costume)		Made-to-measure
(90's Supermodel Dress)
Asmaa2Jennifer Lopez6Boned Bustier
Lauren4Scary Spice1Bias Cut Slip Dress
Lizzie6Lady Raver @ Prodigy Gig5Liquid Gold Slip Dress
Mia5Madonna2Liz Hurley Inspired Dress
Tony R3Ginger Spice Dress3Body Con Dress
Vicki1Ginger Spice 2 Piece4Satin Corset Dress

Episode 8: Fashion Icons Week

Pattern Challenge
(Breakfast at Tiffany's Dress)		Transformation Challenge
(Shower Curtains)		Made-to-measure
(Smoking Jacket)
Asmaa1Bikini with Bolero & Skirt4Purple Velvet Smoking Jacket
Lauren5Halter Neck Clear Dress2Chenille Smoking Jacket
Mia2Stars Cocktail Dress1Harry Styles Jacquared Jacket
Tony R4Bondage Skirt with Cape5Willy Wonka Purple Cordury Jacket
Vicki3Frilled Yellow Dress3Rainforest Pocketless Jacket

Episode 9: Utilitarian Week

Pattern Challenge
(Military Trench Coat)		Transformation Challenge
(Cleaning Products)		Made-to-measure
(Boilersuit)
Asmaa1Carnival top with Scourer Pom-Poms3Rock Chick Boilersuit
Mia3Rubber gloves Dress2Floral Boilersuit for Mum
Tony R2Tabard & Mops dress4Camo Boilersuit
Vicki4Checkerboard Scourer Pleated Top1Orange is the New Black Boilersuit

Episode 10: The Final

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)
Asmaa2Black & Silver Spectacular1Blue Shift Dress/Emerald Gown with Bow
Mia1David Bowie Skort3Little Black Dress/Pink Glitter Gown
Tony R370's Collar with Pink Cravat2Puffball Dress/Psychedelic Fishtail Dress

Ratings

Episode
no.		AirdateTotal viewers
(millions) [6] 		Weekly ranking
all channels [6]
124 May 20234.607
231 May 20234.1415
37 June 20234.089
414 June 20234.195
521 June 20234.374
628 June 20234.434
75 July 20234.394
812 July 20234.088
919 July 20234.496
1026 July 20234.933

References

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


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