The Great British Sewing Bee 2025

Posted by Rachel Westall on 8 July 2025

Sara Pascoe returns to host The Great British Sewing Bee, as 12 of the nation’s top home sewers face creative and technical challenges set by judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young. Over 10 weeks, themes from Art to Movies and the 1920s to Korea will test their skills, as they compete for the title of Britain’s best home sewer.

The Great British Sewing Bee 2025 show image Credit: BBC/Love Productions/Neil SherwoodIn Week One, judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young challenge the sewers to prove their ability to create shape. First up, the Pattern Challenge sees them crafting a tie-front blouse using gathers to add volume.

Next, in the 90-minute Transformation Challenge, circle skirts are reimagined into brand-new garments.

Finally, the Made to Measure challenge tests their skills with pleats as they design a perfectly shaped dress.

One sewer will impress and earn 'Garment of the Week', but for another, it's the end of the road as they leave the sewing room for good. Tune in for the first episode at 9pm next Tuesday, 15th July, BBC One.

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