The Great British Sewing Bee series 3 explained

Series Number:3
Network:BBC Two
Num Episodes:6

The third series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 5 February 2015 and aired for 6 episodes. Claudia Winkleman returned to present alongside resident judges May Martin and Patrick Grant. The series was filmed at Metropolitan Wharf in London.

Sewers

Sewer Age Occupation Hometown
Alex Florea 32 Corporate Sustainability Manager London / Romania
Amanda Gledhill 46 Deputy Head Teacher Darlington
Annie Shanks 62 Former Dairy Farmer & Cheese Maker Scottish Borders
Deborah Simms[1] 26 Support Officer Levenshulme, Manchester
Lorna Monje† 69 Retired Air Hostess Kent
Matt Chapple 37 IT Consultant Berkshire
Neela Mistry-Bradshaw 41 Marketing Manager Surrey
Neil Stace 46 Lieutenant Colonel Salisbury
Paul Clarke 54 Sports Physiotherapist Cheshire
Ryan Walklett 21 Theatre Dresser / University Student London

Results and elimination

Colour key:
  • Sewer got through to the next round
  • Sewer was eliminated
  • Sewer won best Garment of the week
  • Sewer was the series runner-up
  • Sewer was the series winner
    Elimination chart
    Sewer W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6
    Matt Winner
    Lorna Runner-up
    Neil Runner-up
    Deborah OUT
    Paul OUT
    Ryan OUT
    Amanda OUT
    Neela OUT
    Alex OUT
    Annie OUT

    Episodes

    Sewer eliminated Best Garment Winner

    Episode 1

    Sewer Pattern Challenge
    (Women's Cotton Trousers)     		Colspan=2 Alteration Challenge
    (Denim Shirt) !    		Made-to-measure
    (Summer Dress)
    Alex 10 Pink Tulle and Denim Skirt 1 60s Dress
    Amanda 7 Child's Dress 3 Picnic Dress
    Annie 4 Sleeved Dress 10 Classic Tea Dress
    Deborah 5 Pencil Skirt 6 Fit & Flare Dress
    Lorna 2 Child's Skirt 2 Long-Sleeved Princess-Seamed Dress
    Matt 6 Skirt 5 Sleeveless Dress
    Neela 3 Skirt 9 Princess-Seamed Dress
    Neil 1 Skirt 8 Princess-Seamed Dress
    Paul 9 Dress 4 A-Line Dress
    Ryan 8 Dress 7 50s Tea Dress

    Episode 2: Attention to Detail Week: Children's Clothes

    Sewer Pattern Challenge
    (Tailored Child's Waistcoat)     		Colspan=2 Alteration Challenge
    (T-shirt & Dress) !    		Made-to-measure
    (Children's 3D Costume)
    Alex 6 Harem Trousers 4 Cupcake Dress
    Amanda 8 Cape 9 Flapper Dress
    Deborah 7 Cardigan/Belero Jacket 5 Peacock Dress
    Lorna 2 Swimming Suit 2 Booby Bird
    Matt 5 Pair of Shorts 8 Peacock Dress
    Neela 9 Asymmetric Dress 7 Bookworm
    Neil 3 Boxing Shorts & Gloves 1 Smartphone
    Paul 4 Shirred Waisted Skirt 6 Ballerina Elephant
    Ryan 1 Shirred Dress 3 Urban Fox

    Episode 3: 1950s Week

    Sewer Pattern Challenge
    (The Walk-away Dress)     		Colspan=2 Alteration Challenge
    (Vintage Curtains) !    		Made-to-measure
    (Sheer Blouse)
    Amanda 8 Prom Skirt 3 Pussy Bow Blouse
    Deborah 7 Panelled Wrap Skirt 6 Semi-Fitted Bow Blouse
    Lorna 5 Skirt with Big Bow 1 Sweetheart Blouse
    Matt 2 Girl's Dress 5 Sleeveless Fitted Blouse
    Neela 6 Top 8 Collared Blouse
    Neil 3 Ladies Evening Dress 2 Draped Blouse
    Paul 4 Skirt 7 Semi-Fitted Blouse
    Ryan 1 Man's Short-Sleeve Shirt 4 Sleeveless Fitted Peplum Blouse

    Episode 4: Structure Week

    Sewer Pattern Challenge
    (Boned Corset)     		Colspan=2 Alteration Challenge
    (Power Suit) !    		Made-to-measure
    (Traditional Kilt)
    Amanda 7 Draped Top 7 Linton Tweed Female Kilt
    Deborah 4 Jacket 5 Wool Traditional Kilt
    Lorna 5 Maternity Top 4 Traditional Kilt (in a Gunn Ancient Tartan)
    Matt 2 Dress 3 Cotton Female Kilt
    Neil 1 Cocktail Dress 1 Traditional Kilt (in a Culloden Tartan)
    Paul 3 Dress 6 Glittered Denim Kilt
    Ryan 6 All-in-one Dress 2 Contemporary Kilt

    Episode 5 – Semifinal: Tricky Fabrics

    Sewer Pattern Challenge
    (Lace Pencil Skirt)     		Colspan=2 Alteration Challenge
    (Neoprene Wetsuit) !    		Made-to-measure
    (Woman's Leather Jacket)
    Deborah 3 Dress 1 Collarless Jacket
    Lorna 2 Dress 2 Cropped Jacket
    Matt 1 Lace Skirt Dress 4 Fitted Biker Jacket
    Neil 4 Halter Neck Dress 3 Asymmetrical jacket
    Paul 5 Dress 5 Fitted Jacket

    Episode 6: Final

    Sewer Pattern Challenge
    (Japanese Pattern)     		Colspan=2 Alteration Challenge
    (Delphos Column Dress) !    		Made-to-measure
    (Avant-garde Dress)
    Lorna 2 'Lampshade' Dress 1 Fitted Strapless Minidress with Long Overskirt
    Matt 3 Halter Neck Dress 2 Couture-inspired Geometric Dress
    Neil 1 'Skanklet' 3 Asymmetric Gown

    Runner-up Lorna died of aplastic anaemia in early 2016. The first episode of series four was dedicated to her memory.[2]

    Ratings

    Episode
    no.     		Airdate Total viewers
    (millions)[3]     		BBC Two
    weekly ranking
    1 5 February 2015 2.96 4
    2 12 February 2015 3.09 4
    3 19 February 2015 2.67 5
    4 26 February 2015 3.33 4
    5 5 March 2013 3.46 3
    6 12 March 2013 3.62 2

    Notes and References

    1. News: Flanagan . Emma . Levenshulme's Deborah Simms has us in stitches on @sewingbee . 29 November 2019 . Manchester Evening News . 6 February 2015.
    2. News: Sandwell . Ian . Great British Sewing Bee pays tribute to Lorna Monje . 20 April 2020 . Digital Spy . 16 May 2016.
    3. Web site: Weekly top 30 programmes on TV sets (July 1998 - Sept 2018) . . 1 November 2016.

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