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TV episodes broadcast for the first time on BBC channels
May 12, 2021
For children's week, the sewers' skills are tested by romper suits and raincoats.
Episode 5/10, Series 7
May 5, 2021
It’s international week. The sewers create Breton tops and Frida Kahlo-inspired outfits.
Episode 4/10, Series 7
April 28, 2021
For gent’s classics week, a baker boy cap and a utility jacket test the sewers' skills.
Episode 3/10, Series 7
April 21, 2021
Summer Week sees the sewers creating paperbag shorts and button-down sun dresses.
Episode 2/10, Series 7
April 14, 2021
New Series
Twelve of Britain’s best sewers embark on one of TV's toughest creative challenges.
Episode 1/10, Series 7
December 31, 2020
New Year special with Lesley Joseph, The Vivienne, Sabrina Grant and Sally Phillips.
Episode 2/2, 2020 Specials
December 26, 2020
New Series
Sara Pascoe, Dr Ranj Singh, Denise Van Outen and Shirley Ballas take on sewing challenges.
Episode 1/2, 2020 Specials
June 24, 2020
The competition reaches its dramatic denouement as the series winner is crowned.
Episode 10/10, Series 6
June 17, 2020
The final four sewers go to the movies, taking on garments from the silver screen.
Episode 9/10, Series 6
June 10, 2020
Five sewers do battle in the quarter-final, using techniques from around the world.
Episode 8/10, Series 6
June 3, 2020
The six remaining home sewers revive the glamorous/ridiculous style of the 1980s.
Episode 7/10, Series 6
May 27, 2020
For reduce, reuse and recycle week, the sewers must use fabric from charity shop items.
Episode 6/10, Series 6
May 20, 2020
The eight remaining sewers return to the sewing room for lingerie and sleepwear week.
Episode 5/10, Series 6
May 13, 2020
It's sportswear week, and the sewers must create rugby shirts and tennis outfits.
Episode 4/10, Series 6
May 6, 2020
The ten remaining sewers return to the sewing room for children’s week.
Episode 3/10, Series 6
April 29, 2020
The 11 remaining sewers return for holiday week.
Episode 2/10, Series 6
April 22, 2020
New Series
Twelve amateur sewers compete over ten weeks.
Episode 1/10, Series 6
April 2, 2019
The three finalists take on the most complex pattern yet, a double-breasted waistcoat.
Episode 8, Series 5
March 26, 2019
The four remaining sewers go global, taking on techniques from around the world.
Episode 7, Series 5
March 19, 2019
The quarter-finalists face British and Irish fabrics week.
Episode 6, Series 5
March 12, 2019
In a Sewing Bee first, it is Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Week.
Episode 5, Series 5
March 5, 2019
The seven remaining home sewers take on man-made fabrics designed for sport and outdoors.
Episode 4, Series 5
February 26, 2019
The remaining eight sewers attempt to create the perfect bell-bottomed trousers.
Episode 3, Series 5
February 19, 2019
In children’s week, the garments might be mini but they are a mammoth challenge.
Episode 2, Series 5
February 12, 2019
New Series
The sewers must create a 'wiggle dress' and transform three items of denim clothing.
Episode 1, Series 5