The eighth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 27 April 2022. Sara Pascoe replaced Joe Lycett as the presenter of the show, with both Esme Young and Patrick Grant returning as judges.Radio Times - Great British Sewing Bee This series saw the programme moving out of London, it being filmed in a former textile mill called the Sunny Bank Mills, located in Farsley, Leeds. For the first time ever, there were 4 finalists in the final.
The Sewers +SewerAgeOccupationPlace of ResidencyPlacementAnnie Phillips32Fashion BuyerSurreyWinnerBrogan Sommerville25Secondary School TeacherLeicestershireRunner-UpDebra Drake51Communication Lead & Personal AssistantNorth WalesRunner-UpMan Yee Woo25ActuaryLondonRunner-UpCristian Clement29Retail Store ManagerLiverpool5thGill Thomas44Public Health Intelligence AnalystDoncaster6thAngela Fletcher63Health Visitor & School NurseLancashire7thMarni Miller50Veterinary SurgeonDevon8thSteve Cowling32Personal Running CoachNewcastle9thRichy Wedge34BakerShrewsbury10thChichi O'Malley23Research AnalystSurrey11thMitch Bridgewater31Theatre ManagerCumbria12th
Results and Eliminations Sewer12345678910AnnieWINWINWinnerBroganRunner-UpDebraWINWINWINRunner-UpMan Yee WINRunner-UpCristianELIMGillWINELIMAngelaELIMMarni WINELIMSteveELIMRichyELIMChichiELIMMitchELIM 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: Capsule Wardrobe
SewerPattern Challenge(Wool Mini Skirt)Transformation Challenge(Lounge Wear)Made-to-measure(Wrap Dress)Angela1Elizabethan Top11Summer Wrap DressAnnie8Pink And Purple Top3African Floral Print Wrap DressBrogan3Grey Gathered Top4Ruffle Wrap DressChichi10Backless Orange Top6Open-Back Wrap DressCristian5White And Pink Top5Flounce Wrap DressDebra4Grey Wrap Top10Ethereal Wrap DressGill6Purple Wrap Top7Duchess of Cambridge Inspired Wrap DressMan Yee9Red, Black And White Fringe Top2Organza Wrap DressMarni2Pink 80s Top1Flutter Sleeve Wrap DressMitch12Dennis the Menace12ABBA Inspired Wrap DressRichy7Orange And Animal Print Too9Kimono Inspired Wrap DressSteve11Green Tie-Fronted top8Colour Block Wrap Dress
Episode 2: Sports Week
SewerPattern Challenge(High Top Trainers)Transformation Challenge(Netball Gear)Made-to-measure(Sports Hero Inspired Jacket)Angela11Red And Black Pleated Top5Lancashire Cricket Jacket Inspired by Andrew FlintoffAnnie2Black, White And Red Pleated Dress11Tennis Jacket inspired by Serena WilliamsBrogan7White, Yellow And Green Dress1Team GB jacket inspired by Dame Jess Ennis-HillChichi9Red And Black Pleated Dress 8One-Sleeved Track Jacket inspired by Surya Bonaly and Florence Griffith JoynerCristian8Teal And Maroon Pleated Top9Poolside Jacket inspired by Tom DaleyDebra6Blue Pleated Top2Welsh rugby jacket inspired by Alun-Wyn JonesGill10Grey And Maroon Pleated Top6Gold Medal Jacket inspired by Nicola AdamsMan Yee1Red And Blue Pleated Top4Climbing Jacket Inspired by Kim Ja-InMarni3Black Pleated Top3Rowing Jacket inspired by Major Heather StanningRichy4Purple, Black and White Shorts10Diving Board Jacket inspired by Tom DaleySteve5Purple And Green Pleated Top780's Print Track Jacket inspired by Florence Griffith Joyner
Episode 3: Summer Week
SewerPattern Challenge(Shirred Dress)Transformation Challenge(Hammock)Made-to-measure(Co-ord set)Angela4Blue Macrame Dress1Crop Top Summer Co-OrdAnnie7Yellow And Blue Striped Dress7African Wax Print Co-OrdBrogan1Striped Top And Skirt2Spanish Inspired Summer Co-OrdCristian3Pink Fringed Jacket3Cheese Plant Co-OrdDebra8Blue Tie-Dye Dress4Sailing Co-OrdGill6Bright Striped Dress8Shell Top Co-OrdMan Yee5Backless Striped Dress5Lemons Bustier Co-OrdMarni2Pink Wrap Dress9Ribbed Crop Top Co-OrdRichy9Yellow, Orange And Red Striped Dress6Sex in the City Co-OrdSteve10Purple And Green Striped Short Set10Tropical Beach Co-Ord
Episode 4: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Week
SewerPattern Challenge(Patchwork Jacket)Transformation Challenge(Coats)Made-to-measure(Maxi Dress from Duvet Cover)Angela7Polka Dot And Pink Coat6Button Front Summer DressAnnie5Leopard Print And Red Coat2Seventies Maxi DressBrogan2Gingham And Pink Coat3Nana-Chic Maxi DressCristian6Tartan And Aztec Print Coat5Family Heirloom Maxi DressDebra1Green And Purple Cape9 Big Cat Maxi DressGill3Blue And Yellow Coat4Chevron Skirt Maxi DressMan Yee8Pink Quilted Coat1Ruffle DressMarni4Camo And Pink Coat8Cross Front Maxi DressSteve9Green And Pink Jacket7Psychedelic Eighties Dress
Episode 5: Children's Week
SewerPattern Challenge(Sailor Costumes)Transformation Challenge(School Uniforms)Made-to-measure(Halloween Costume)Angela6Red And Black Jumpsuit1SpiderAnnie8Purple And Yellow Top And Skirt6DragonBrogan4Grey And Red Dress4Umbrella BatCristian2Red Sleeveless Hoodie2Funny ClownDebra5Blue Playsuit And Waistcoat7Miss HavishamGill7Grey Sleeveless Top And Tracksuit Bottoms8DalekMan Yee1Yellow And Blue Dungarees3SpiderMarni3Blue Hoodie and Shorts5Dark Fairy
Episode 6: Music Week
SewerPattern Challenge(Parka)Transformation Challenge(Denim into Country Music)Made-to-measure(David Bowie Inspired)Angela6Blue Top And Long Denim Skirt6Labyrinth Coat DressAnnie3Blue And Red Fringed Dress780's Fashion Blazer DressBrogan1Tartan Top And Denim Skirt2Let's Dance Party DressCristian2Yellow Top And Fringed Denim Skirt3Ziggy Stardust CatsuitDebra4Denim Two Piece With Frills4Ashes to Ashes Trouser SuitGill7Denim Two Piece With Stars And Fringe1Ziggy Flame DressMan Yee5Blue Fringed Jacket5Rebel Rebel Two-Piece
Episode 7: Lingerie & Night Wear Week
SewerPattern Challenge(Bra and Knicker Set)Transformation Challenge(Thermals into Going Out)Made-to-measure(Mens Pyjama Set)Annie1Blue And White Plaited Dress2ASAP Rocky Inspired PyjamasBrogan3Pastel Dress With White Bib 4Cheeseplant Fabric PyjamasCristian5Yellow And Purple Dress3Satin PyjamasDebra4Yellow And Grey Top With Bow1Noel Coward Inspired PyjamasGill6Pink And Grey Crop Top And Skirt6Goldfish PyjamasMan Yee2Green Camisole With Pastel Lattice5Dad Inspired Pyjamas
Episode 8: 1930s Week
SewerPattern Challenge(Sailor Trousers)Transformation Challenge(Mens shirts into 1930s Blouses)Made-to-measure(Bias Cut Dress)Annie5Green And Yellow Blouse3Jean Harlow Dress - In RedBrogan4Pastel And Pink Blouse5Ginger Rogers DressCristian2Green Blouse With Lace Ribbon4Stretch DressDebra3Leopard And Polka Dot Blouse2Golden DressMan Yee1Pink And Orange Blouse1Jean Harlow Dress
Episode 9: Japanese Week - Semi Final
SewerPattern Challenge(Kimono Dress)Transformation Challenge(Sashiko)Made-to-measure(Origami)Annie1Blue And Red Star Jacket2Origami Bunny DressBrogan3Skirt With Stars And Pearls 3Origami Lotus Flower DressDebra4Pinafore Dress With Red Patches4Origami Mount Fuji & Cherry Blossom DressMan Yee2Skirt With Rainbow, Sun and Lightning1Origami Crane Dress
Episode 10: Party Week - Final
SewerPattern Challenge(Amorphous Dress)Transformation Challenge(Party Outfit made from scraps from earlier Sewing Bee challenges)Made-to-measure(Party Jumpsuit)Annie3White Top With Black Belt2Metallic Jumpsuit with BowBrogan4Pink Top And Skirt4Leopard Print PlaysuitDebra1Red Tiered Dress3Multicolour JumpsuitMan Yee2Blue Lace Up Top1Sequin Jumpsuit
Ratings Episodeno. Airdate Total viewers(millions) Weekly rankingall channels 1 27 April 2022 4.80 7 2 4 May 2022 4.88 9 3 11 May 2022 4.84 9 4 18 May 2022 4.57 9 5 25 May 2022 4.75 8 6 1 June 2022 4.42 27 7 8 June 2022 4.85 7 8 15 June 2022 4.72 6 9 22 June 2022 4.79 6 10 29 June 2022 4.49 13
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