| Series Number: | 4 |
| Network: | BBC Two |
| Num Episodes: | 8 |
The fourth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 16 May 2016.[1] Claudia Winkleman returned to present alongside resident judge Patrick Grant, with May Martin being replaced by new judge Esme Young.[2]
| Sewer[3] | Age | Occupation | Hometown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angeline Murphy | 30 | Marketing Manager | County Down | |
| Charlotte Newland | 43 | Scientific Editor | North London | |
| Duncan Carter | 32 | Physics and Maths Tutor | London / Scotland | |
| Ghislaine Gazon | 43 | Office Manager | South London / French Martinique | |
| Jade Earley | 18 | Swimming Instructor and Student | Sussex | |
| Jamie Kemp | 44 | Stay-at-home Dad | Exeter | |
| Josh Jamie Barnett | 23 | Entrepreneurship Engagement Manager | Cardiff | |
| Joyce Bellingham | 71 | Retired Schools Admissions Officer | West Sussex | |
| Rumana Lasker | 27 | Junior Doctor | East London | |
| Tracey Symonds | 53 | Retired Primary School Teacher | Derbyshire |
| Elimination chart | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 |
| Charlotte | BG | BG | Winner | |||||
| Jade | BG | BG | Runner Up | |||||
| Joyce | BG | Runner Up | ||||||
| Tracey | OUT | |||||||
| Rumana | OUT | |||||||
| Angeline | BG | BG | OUT | |||||
| Josh | OUT | |||||||
| Jamie | OUT | |||||||
| Ghislaine | OUT | |||||||
| Duncan | OUT | |||||||
Sewer eliminated Best Garment Winner
| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Women's Top) | Colspan=2 | Alteration Challenge (Maternity Dress) | Made-to-measure (Skirt) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angeline | 3 | Skirt | 4 | Peplum pencil skirt | |
| Charlotte | 2 | Skirt | 5 | 1950s circle skirt | |
| Duncan | 8 | Skirt | 8 | Silk petal circle skirt | |
| Ghislaine | 7 | Skirt | 6 | Pleated wraparound skirt | |
| Jade | 5 | Skirt | 9 | High-waisted tutu skirt | |
| Jamie | 1 | Draped dress | 1 | Flounce skirt | |
| Josh | 9 | Skirt | 7 | Flared denim skirt | |
| Joyce | 6 | Godet dress | 2 | Multi-panelled skirt | |
| Rumana | 10 | Dress | 3 | Obi apron maxi skirt | |
| Tracey | 4 | Tabard | 10 | Woollen circle skirt |
This episode was dedicated to series three runner-up Lorna Monje, who died of aplastic anaemia in early 2016.[4]
| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Babygrow) | Colspan=2 | Alteration Challenge (Bridesmaid Dress) | Made-to-measure (Cape) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angeline | 8 | Mermaid Dress | 8 | Tartan Godet Cape | |
| Charlotte | 1 | Party Dress | 6 | Tweed Collared Cape | |
| Ghislaine | 9 | Boxing Outfit | 1 | Sunday Best Cape | |
| Jade | 2 | Bridesmaid Dress | 7 | Fur Trimmed Cape | |
| Jamie | 6 | Shift Dress | 4 | Classic Gentleman's Cape | |
| Josh | 7 | Gilet Jacket | 9 | Reversible Hooded Cape | |
| Joyce | 4 | Princess Dress | 5 | Love-Heart Cape | |
| Rumana | 3 | Butterfly Dress | 2 | Satin Lined Cape | |
| Tracey | 5 | Forest Fairy Dress | 3 | Butterfly Cape |
| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Lace Bra) | Colspan=2 | Alteration Challenge (Scarves) | Made-to-measure (Dressing Robe) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angeline | 8 | Cami Top | 3 | Vintage Style Satin Robe | |
| Charlotte | 2 | Babydoll | 4 | Cotton Lawn Robe | |
| Jade | 6 | Cami Top | 5 | Piped Silk Robe | |
| Jamie | 4 | Lady Boxers | 6 | Quilted Silk Housecoat | |
| Josh | 7 | Jumpsuit | 8 | Satin Housecoat | |
| Joyce | 1 | Babydoll | 2 | Lined Robe | |
| Rumana | 5 | Camisole | 7 | Lace Kimono | |
| Tracey | 3 | Camisole | 1 | Satin and Lace Robe |
| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Qipao Brocade Top) | Colspan=2 | Alteration Challenge (Sari) | Made-to-measure (West African Dress) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angeline | 3 | Kimono Shirt | 4 | Choker Minidress | |
| Charlotte | 5 | Harem Pants | 2 | Ruffle dress | |
| Jade | 6 | Harem Pants | 7 | Waterfall Peplum Dress | |
| Josh | 2 | Belly Dancer Outfit | 5 | Contrast Dress | |
| Joyce | 7 | Harem Pants | 6 | Capped Sleeve Dress | |
| Rumana | 4 | Panel Dress | 3 | Sheath Dress with Cape | |
| Tracey | 1 | Shirt | 1 | Knee Length Dress |
| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Colour Block Shift Dress) | Alteration challenge (PVC Raincoat) | Made-to-measure (Tailored Jacket) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angeline | 4 | Cut Out Dress | 6 | Psychedelic Coat | |
| Charlotte | 2 | Halter Dress | 5 | Jackie Kennedy Jacket | |
| Jade | 5 | Crop Top & Shirt | 4 | Cropped Jacket | |
| Joyce | 1 | Smock | 1 | Peacoat Jacket | |
| Rumana | 3 | Gathered Top | 2 | A-Line Coat | |
| Tracey | 6 | Spot Shift Dress | 3 | Tweed Cardigan Jacket | |
| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Men's Cycle Shirt) | Alteration challenge (Ski Suit) | Made-to-measure (Yoga Outfit) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 3 | Fur Trimmed Duffel | 4 | Drapey Yoga Outfit | |
| Jade | 4 | 80's Puffy Coat | 1 | Contrast Panel Yoga Outfit | |
| Joyce | 2 | Bomber Jacket | 3 | Yoga Leggings and T-shirt | |
| Rumana | 5 | Pink Bird Coat | 2 | Vest Yoga Outfit | |
| Tracey | 1 | Blue Coat | 5 | Criss-cross Yoga Outfit | |
| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Yoke Drape Skirt) | Alteration challenge (Child's Duvet) | Made-to-measure (Bespoke Daydress) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 1 | Collared Dress | 1 | Cowl Neck Dress | |
| Jade | 3 | Draped Dress | 3 | Skater Skirt Dress | |
| Joyce | 2 | Beach Dress | 4 | Panelled Tea Dress | |
| Tracey | 4 | Pleated Top and Skirt | 2 | 1950s Style Dress | |
| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Men's Dress Shirt) | Alteration challenge (Dinner Suit) | Made-to-measure (Evening Gown) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 3 | Halter LBD | 1 | Satin & Diamonte Gown | |
| Jade | 2 | Chunky Zip LBD | 2 | Beaded Gown | |
| Joyce | 1 | Sequin LBD | 3 | Bodice & Bustle Skirt | |
| Episode no. | Airdate | Total viewers (millions)[5] | BBC Two weekly ranking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 May 2016 | 3.48 | 2 | |
| 2 | 23 May 2016 | 3.46 | 2 | |
| 3 | 30 May 2016 | 3.54 | 2 | |
| 4 | 6 June 2016 | 3.36 | 2 | |
| 5 | 13 June 2016 | 3.46 | 1 | |
| 6 | 20 June 2016 | 2.92 | 2 | |
| 7 | 27 June 2016 | 2.91 | 1 | |
| 8 | 4 July 2016 | 3.27 | 1 |