The Great British Sewing Bee series 8 explained

Series Number:8
Starring:Sara Pascoe (Host)
Esme Young (Judge)
Patrick Grant (Judge)
Num Episodes:10
Network:BBC One
BBC Two (final)

The eighth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 27 April 2022.[1] Sara Pascoe replaced Joe Lycett as the presenter of the show, with both Esme Young and Patrick Grant returning as judges.[2] 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.[3] For the first time ever, there were 4 finalists in the final.

The Sewers

!Sewer[4] !Age!Occupation!Place of Residency!Placement
Annie Phillips32Fashion BuyerSurreyWinner
Brogan Sommerville25Secondary School TeacherLeicestershireRunner-Up
Debra Drake51Communication Lead & Personal AssistantNorth WalesRunner-Up
Man Yee Woo25ActuaryLondonRunner-Up
Cristian29Retail Store ManagerLiverpool5th
Gill Thomas44Public Health Intelligence AnalystDoncaster6th
Angela Fletcher63Health Visitor & School NurseLancashire7th
Marni Miller50Veterinary SurgeonDevon8th
Steve Cowling32Personal Running CoachNewcastle9th
Richy Wedge34BakerShrewsbury10th
Chichi23Research AnalystSurrey11th
Mitch Bridgewater31Theatre ManagerCumbria12th

Results and Eliminations

Sewer12345678910
AnnieWINWINWinner
BroganRunner-Up
DebraWINWINWINRunner-Up
Man Yee WINRunner-Up
CristianELIM
GillWINELIM
AngelaELIM
MarniWINELIM
SteveELIM
Richystyle=background:red;"ELIM
ChichiELIM
MitchELIM
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 Dress
Annie83African Floral Print Wrap Dress
Brogan34Ruffle Wrap Dress
Chichi106Oen-Back Wrap Dress
Cristian55Flounce Wrap Dress
Debra410Ethereal Wrap Dress
Gill67Duchess of Cambridge Inspired Wrap Dress
Man Yee92Organza Wrap Dress
Marni21Flutter Sleeve Wrap Dress
Mitch12Dennis the Menace12ABBA Inspired Wrap Dress
Richy79Kimono Inspired Wrap Dress
Steve118Colour Block Wrap Dress

Episode 2: Sports Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(High Top Trainers)		Transformation Challenge
(Netball Gear)		Made-to-measure
(Sports Hero Inspired Jacket)
Angela115Lancashire Cricket Jacket Inspired by Andrew Flintoff
Annie211Tennis Jacket inspired by Serena Williams
Brogan71Team GB jacket inspired by Dame Jess Ennis-Hill
Chichi98One-Sleeved Track Jacket inspired by Surya Bonaly and Florence Griffith Joyner
Cristian89Poolside Jacket inspired by Tom Daley
Debra62Welsh rugby jacket inspired by Alun-Wyn Jones
Gill106Gold Medal Jacket inspired by Nicola Adams
Man Yee14Climbing Jacket Inspired by Kim Ja-In
Marni33Rowing Jacket inspired by Major Heather Stanning
Richy410Diving Board Jacket inspired by Tom Daley
Steve5780'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)
Angela41Crop Top Summer Co-Ord
Annie77African Wax Print Co-Ord
Brogan12Spanish Inspired Summer Co-Ord
Cristian33Cheese Plant Co-Ord
Debra84Sailing Co-Ord
Gill68Shell Top Co-Ord
Man Yee55Lemons Bustier Co-Ord
Marni2pink dress9Ribbed Crop Top Co-Ord
Richy96Sex in the City Co-Ord
Steve10shorts 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)
Angela76Button Front Summer Dress
Annie52Seventies Maxi Dress
Brogan23Nana-Chic Maxi Dress
Cristian65Family Heirloom Maxi Dress
Debra1Cape9Big Cat maxi Dress
Gill34Chevron Skirt Maxi Dress
Man Yee81Ruffle Dress
Marni48Cross Front Maxi Dress
Steve97Psychedelic Eighties Dress

Episode 5: Children's Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Sailor Costumes)		Transformation Challenge
(School Uniforms)		Made-to-measure
(Halloween Costume)
Angela6Jumpsuit1Spider
Annie86Dragon
Brogan44Umbrella Bat
Cristian22Funny Clown
Debra57Miss Havisham
Gill78Dalek
Man Yee13Spider
Marni35Dark Fairy

Episode 6: Music Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Parka)		Transformation Challenge
(Denim into Country Music)		Made-to-measure
(David Bowie Inspired)
Angela66Labyrinth Coat Dress
Annie3780's Fashion Blazer Dress
Brogan12Let's Dance Party Dress
Cristian23Ziggy Stardust Catsuit
Debra44Ashes to Ashes Trouser Suit
Gill71Ziggy Flame Dress
Man Yee55Rebel 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)
Annie12ASAP Rocky Inspired Pyjamas
Brogan34Cheeseplant Fabric Pyjamas
Cristian53Satin Pyjamas
Debra41Noel Coward Inspired Pyjamas
Gill66Goldfish Pyjamas
Man Yee25Dad Inspired Pyjamas

Episode 8: 1930s Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Sailor Trousers)		Transformation Challenge
(Mens shirts into 1930s Blouses)		Made-to-measure
(Bias Cut Dress)
Annie53Jean Harlow Dress - In Red
Brogan45Ginger Rogers Dress
Cristian24Stretch Dress
Debra32Golden Dress
Man Yee11Jean Harlow Dress

Episode 9: Japanese Week - Semi Final

SewerPattern Challenge
(Kimono Dress)		Transformation Challenge
(Sashiko)		Made-to-measure
(Origami)
Annie1Jacket2Origami Bunny Dress
Brogan3Skirt3Origami Lotus Flower Dress
Debra4Pinafore4Origami Mount Fuji & Cherry Blossom Dress
Man Yee2Skirt1Origami 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)
Annie3Top2Metallic Jumpsuit with Bow
Brogan4Top and Skirt4Leopard Print Playsuit
Debra1Dress3Multicolour Jumpsuit
Man Yee2Top1Sequin Jumpsuit

Ratings

Episode
no. 		Airdate Total viewers
(millions)[5] 		Weekly ranking
all 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Great British Sewing Bee 2022 start date confirmed for new series. 12 April 2022.
  2. https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/great-british-sewing-bee-2022-host-sara-pascoe/ Radio Times - Great British Sewing Bee
  3. Web site: BBC's Sewing Bee series has changed locations for season 8. Megan. Nisbet. May 11, 2022. YorkshireLive.
  4. 1516190084877283329. sewingbee. Meet the sewers This talented bunch will be joining @SaraPascoe, @PaddyGrant and Esme Young for a brand new ser…. 18 April 2022.
  5. Web site: Most viewed programmes Barb . 2024-05-01 . en-GB.

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